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As local community members, our dedicated Marshall wrongful death attorneys provide exceptional legal service and representation from an honest and caring standpoint. We understand these devastating events result in the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one, leaving families to cope with profound emotional, psychological, and financial impacts.
In Texas, wrongful death is defined as a death caused by the wrongful act, neglect, carelessness, unskillfulness, or default of another person or entity.
These losses disrupt the family’s stability, affecting daily routines and future plans without notice, leaving only anguish behind. Beyond the emotional pain, wrongful death often causes significant financial strain, especially if the deceased was the primary breadwinner.
The Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code governs wrongful death claims, allowing surviving family members to seek compensation for the loss of their loved one. This type of legal action can be brought when the death could have been prevented if not for the negligent or wrongful conduct of another party.
We understand that no amount of money will bring your loved one back. However, it may give you and your family the time you need to grieve together without adding another layer of injustice to your incredible loss.
We want to be the trusted wrongful death lawyers you call to put the pieces back together and, more importantly, pursue justice by holding the liable party accountable.
Contact our Marshall wrongful death lawyers today and learn how we can use our over 100 years of combined experience to benefit you and your family.
In 2015, two the Carlile Law Firm’s partners, Scott and Casey Carlile, tried the wrongful death civil case of Kari Hunt Dunn, who was fatally stabbed at the Baymont Inn in Marshall by her husband in December 2013. The couple’s then-9-year-old daughter made four attempts to dial 911 to no avail because she didn’t realize she had to dial an extra “9” to reach an outside line.
Our law firm represented Kari’s three children and Kari’s father, Henry “Hank” Hunt. The lawsuit was filed against the hotel’s owner, OM Lodging LLC, and Kari’s husband, Brad Dunn. In 2018 a Marshall jury found the hotel’s negligence for failing to properly hire, train, and supervise hotel employees contributed to causing Kari’s death. A 12-person jury and awarded or clients $41.55 million in damages for losses including pain and suffering, mental anguish and emotional distress, wrongful death, and loss of companionship as a result of Kari’s death.
More importantly, because of Hunt’s efforts, states enacted Kari’s Law, named after his daughter, which President Donald Trump later signed into law. The real change is that the law now requires all businesses to enable direct-dial access to 911, so no one will have to experience Kari’s daughter’s struggle as she tried to call for help. To learn more about Kari Hunt Dunn, visit her foundation’s website.
The Carlile Law Firm handles crucial wrongful death cases, large and small. We don’t focus on the size of a case but solely on helping Harrison County residents recover physically, emotionally, and financially after another person or party’s negligence has changed their lives. Contact our compassionate wrongful death attorneys in Texas today to learn how we can help you and your family with your unique case.
The Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code explicitly defines the individuals eligible to file a wrongful death claim.
Those who can bring a wrongful death lawsuit in Texas include:
If none of these individuals file a wrongful death claim within three months of the death, the executor or administrator of the deceased person’s estate can file the claim unless all eligible family members specifically request that no claim be filed.
It is important to note that siblings and other relatives are not eligible to file a wrongful death claim in Texas. The compensation awarded in a wrongful death case is meant to address the losses suffered by these specific family members due to the untimely death of their loved one.
Family members pursuing a wrongful death claim in Texas can seek various types of compensation to address both economic and non-economic losses resulting from the death of their loved one.
These types of compensation include:
In cases where the death resulted from particularly egregious or reckless behavior, punitive damages might be awarded to punish the responsible party and deter similar conduct in the future.
Each wrongful death case is unique, and the specific compensation pursued will depend on the circumstances of the case and the particular losses suffered by the family members. The aim is to provide financial relief and recognize the profound emotional impact of losing a loved one due to wrongful actions.
As lifelong Texas residents, our skilled Marshall wrongful death lawyers are deeply connected to Harrison County communities and their people and our ongoing commitment to protecting them from the stress, anxiety, and overwhelming legal process by taking control of their claims for them.
At the Carlile Law Firm, our dedicated wrongful death lawyers in Marshall understand that we—our attorneys, support staff, and clients—share the same small community as those we represent. Our goal is to protect our fellow Texans from negligence by standing up for what is right, serving the interests of families who have lost their loved ones, and contributing to a safer, more just society.
Contact our experienced Harrison County wrongful death attorneys today to discuss your case with trusted Marshall, Texas community members and learn how we can use our over 100 combined years of experience to help you.
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