Practice Area

Wrongful Death

For Families Who Have Lost a Loved One

They should still be alive today. We know. The Lenahan Law Firm has represented families across Texas and the nation in wrongful death cases arising from car accidents, 18-wheeler collisions, workplace accidents, and criminal acts.

Wrongful death cases require lawyers who combine legal excellence with genuine compassion. As a widower and single father, Marc Lenahan understands loss on a personal level. That empathy drives every case we take.

The Lenahan Law Firm has achieved multiple multi-million dollar results in wrongful death cases, including a $10,004,323 recovery in a DWI wrongful death case that resulted in changes that made us all safer.

Why Choose Lenahan Law?

  • Nationally respected wrongful death attorney
  • Personal understanding of loss and grief
  • Multi-million dollar track record
  • Licensed in Texas, North Dakota, and New York

Verdict

$10M+

Landmark DWI wrongful death result tied to safer-road changes.

Approach

Personal

Marc's own experience with loss informs the firm's care for families.

Reach

Multi-State

Licensed in Texas, North Dakota, and New York for select serious matters.

Family Claims

Accountability After a Preventable Death

A wrongful death claim cannot undo the loss. It can, however, force answers, reveal what happened, and pursue the financial accountability Texas law allows when negligence or reckless conduct takes a life.

These cases often involve fast-moving evidence, multiple insurance layers, and difficult damages questions. We handle them with the seriousness and restraint families deserve.

  • Fatal vehicle and 18-wheeler collisions
  • Unsafe premises and corporate negligence
  • Violent crime and civil accountability claims
  • Workplace, product, and third-party negligence

Proof

The Case Must Honor the Person, Not Just the Event

We develop liability evidence while also documenting the relationship, guidance, support, companionship, and financial contribution that was taken from the family.

— Case Value Factors —

What We Evaluate

01

The cause of death and all negligent parties involved

02

The relationship between surviving family members and the person lost

03

Lost financial support, household services, companionship, and guidance

04

Available insurance, corporate responsibility, and punitive-damages issues

— Questions —

Wrongful Death FAQ

Who can bring a wrongful death claim in Texas?

Texas law generally allows the surviving spouse, children, and parents to bring a wrongful death claim. Estate claims may also be available depending on the circumstances.

What damages can a wrongful death case include?

Damages may include loss of companionship, mental anguish, lost financial support, lost inheritance, funeral expenses, and other losses depending on the facts and applicable law.

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