Wrongful Death Lawyer

Wrongful Death Attorneys in Dallas Helping Survivors Find Justice

If you have lost a loved one to someone else’s negligence, nothing can bring your loved one back to you, and this is as tragic as it is final. While wrongful death attorneys understand this as well as anyone else, a skilled Dallas wrongful death lawyer can help you travel the path toward justice for your lost loved one and fight for the compensation that will allow your family to heal more completely. The experienced wrongful death lawyers at Chalaki Law are committed to helping survivors obtain justice through the civil court system. Contact us today to schedule your free case evaluation.

What Constitutes Wrongful Death?

In the State of Texas, wrongful death occurs when a person’s wrongful act, negligence, carelessness, or unskillfulness leads to someone else’s death. The survivors of the deceased bring the wrongful death claim on behalf of their lost loved one (the decedent). In Texas, the following parties may file a wrongful death claim:

• The surviving spouse of the decedent
• The surviving children of the decedent, whether adults or minors (with representation)
• The biological parents of the decedent
• The adoptive parents of the decedent
• The adoptive child of the decedent (with full adoptive rights)
• The executor of the decedent’s will or the representative of his or her estate (if a qualified survivor fails to timely file)

It is worth noting that, in Texas, siblings may not file wrongful death claims and that eligible survivors may file together or singly.

Wrongful Death Cases Are Civil Cases

Wrongful death claims are unique in that they are civil cases that are brought against people or entities who are thought to be responsible for the death of others – rather than criminal cases. Wrongful death cases are brought by the decedent’s survivors and not by the state or federal government, both of which can levy criminal charges.

The rationale behind wrongful death cases is to allow the decedent’s survivors to pursue financial compensation to cover the damages they’ve experienced as a result of the at-fault party’s negligence. This said, however, sometimes both criminal and civil charges are brought against the same defendant. Wrongful death cases are not only emotionally fraught but are often also extremely complicated and nuanced, which makes working closely with a dedicated Dallas wrongful death attorney highly recommended.

Compensation Available in Texas Wrongful Death Cases

As the survivor in a wrongful death claim, you can pursue compensation for all of the following:

• Your loved one’s funeral and burial expenses
• The medical expenses your loved one accrued in the elapse of time from the life-threatening accident to death
• The loss of income you will experience as a result of your loved one’s early demise – projected across his or her expected lifespan
• The loss of maintenance you experience
• The loss of inheritance you will experience
• The loss of advice, companionship, counsel, services, and support that you are experiencing and will continue to experience
• The mental pain and suffering you’ve endured as a result of your loss

Wrongful Death: The Necessary Elements

In order to establish that the loss you’ve experienced rises to the level of wrongful death, your experienced wrongful death lawyer in Dallas will need to establish all of the elements:

• Duty – You must be able to show that the defendant owed a duty of care to your loved one, such as other motorists on the road do.
• Breach of that Duty – You must be able to demonstrate that the defendant was negligent in upholding the duty of care owed (a drunk driver, for example).
• Causation – You must be able to directly connect the defendant’s breach of duty to the death of your loved one.
• Damages Suffered – You must have suffered demonstrable damages as a direct result of your loss, such as funeral costs, medical expenses, lost household income, and much more.

The loss associated with the premature death of a loved one is far too great to put a price on, but obtaining just compensation can help you find your bearings and move forward with your life after this tragic loss. The best path forward is always with an experienced wrongful death attorney in Dallas by your side.

You’re Not Alone; Reach Out to an Experienced Wrongful Death Attorney in Dallas Today

Losing a loved one to someone else’s negligence or wrongful conduct is one of life’s great tragedies, but you don’t have to face the fallout alone. A dedicated and compassionate wrongful death lawyer will aggressively advocate not only for your rightful compensation but also for your loved one’s posthumous justice.

Wrongful death claims are nothing if not complicated, but the wrongful death attorneys at Chalaki Law in Dallas are committed to applying their considerable experience in their determined attempt to help you and your family. We’re on your side, so please don’t hesitate to contact or call us at 972-793-8500 to learn more today.

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Zany Much

13:50 07 Jul 22

Sean and his wonderful team helped me at a time when all seemed lost. Having been hit by an uninsured... motorist...emergency room visits and other physicians...Chalaki law firm guided me through it all... they gave my case the best shot and I'd without a moment of hesitation recommend this firm to anyone needing an injury lawyer for representation...Thank you Chalaki...you are the bestread more

Edwin Matlock

20:54 10 May 22

Very professional and detailed staff that will go out of the way to keep your mind at ease. My biggest worries was... medical bills it basically kept me up at night due to how much was owed after treating for so long. They never have issues answering your questions nor answering your calls. This is a 24/7 law firm. They don't do advertising because the work speaks for itself. Thankful for the patience they had with me and my family.read more

Lee Neuls

18:48 12 Jan 22

Everybody at Chalaki Law was a pleasure to deal with. The entire staff was amazing. They made a very stressful... situation extremely easy and in the end very rewarding . They were very patient with us and kept us informed on a regular basis. Only regret we have is that we did not reach out to them sooner.read more

Rahil Mushtaq

11:01 11 Jan 22

Honestly I dont have words gathered to thank Mr Chalaki and all his team . Only the condition is that you do exactly... what you are guided by Mr Chalaki or any member of their team and they will make sure that it will happen because my case got little bit complicated in between and honestly I totally gave up but I dont know how they manage and have really good settlement which honestly I was not hoping like I was not expecting any positive vibes BUT that call when you guys called me to congratulate it was the best feeling ever in short guys they are the best in Dallas thats for sure and thank you so so much again for all your hard work and your efforts.read more

Shalala Binnatova

00:14 20 Dec 21

My husband had an accident and we went to this lawyer to help us. What he just did is to take his part of money and let... us to incur hospital bills which were sent to collections even without notice. He could not handle anything, did not care at all. THE WORST PLACE ever. Accidents are for them to take advantages on one’s bad experience.read more

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15:00 03 Dec 21

Sean Chalaki, Shawn Hashemi and there wonderful team never gave up on my case and no matter how many times I called to... check they would always answer or call me back with an answer.Thank you Chalaki Lawread more

Chris Bouchard

17:00 09 Nov 21

I am very grateful for all of the hard work from those at Chalaki Law and I highly recommend them to represent you. I... would give more stars if possible.read more

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22:16 21 Oct 21

Love their service, professional and aware of the little details that affects their customers cases. We are using their... service second time since we were happy few years ago.read more

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17:27 20 Sep 21

Great service, plus their staff always been pending on your needs. Update on every deatils that you need.

Cassiopea Houston

17:22 06 Aug 21

Janna, Jenny,& Mr Chalaki are the dream team.. the took very good care of me...I thank God for them all!!! My Lawyer... Robert Alverez is the truth, he know his stuff and he walk you threw the whole process.. If you just sit back and let him do him his this..He will always come out on top!!! TGBTG for leading to my great friend Robert!!!! If choose Chalaki Law, because they will take care of you. If you choose Robert tell him Cassiopea sent you!!!🥰🥰😘😍😁read more

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00:07 28 Jan 21

Sean Chalaki and his team are an awesome group of people!!! They exceeded my expectations and were extremely... professional and responsive through my whole experience. I definitely recommend them!!!!read more

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22:15 02 Jan 21

Chalaki law has brilliant lawyers that guarantee you the best representation you can ever imagine. My experience with... them was really impressive, from property claims to injury settlement, everything was satisfactory. I will recommend them any day any time. I must not forget to talk about their friendly receptionists and prompt response for updates.read more

N P

22:59 21 Sep 20

Chalaki Law handled my mom’s injury from an accident case brilliantly. They handled our calls professionally, and were... very prompt to answer any concerns we had. Robert was very helpful at every call, and Mr. Sean Chalaki did a great job closing the case. I highly admire their integrity and how they dealt with my mom with empathy rather than just another client.read more

Alex Moazeni

01:53 13 Sep 20

Well,called them twice a couple weeks ago to consult and discuss a case. He was not available, so I did ask the... secretary to have him call me back. Never heard from them.read more

Leysha Cherish

03:01 03 Sep 20

They were amazing throughout my experience. Very helpful and made sure I was kept up to date and happy the entire... process.read more

Roberto Ortiz

20:18 27 Aug 20

Very Professional and excellent service.Always provide the correct information and clear understand on your needs. Thx... to Mr. Robert Alvarez great attitude and always responsible with his work.read more

Rolando Morales

20:44 20 Aug 20

I wanted to say thank you to Chalaki Law for doing a great job on my case. All of the employees are very kind and ready... to help you with anything. I recommend anyone who has gotten into a car accident to call Chalaki Law because they defend your rights, thanks to them I won my case.read more

Chris Fink

16:51 23 Jul 20

Can’t tell you enough abut this firm. When ever I need to talk with my attorney he was always available, if not he... called me that same day. The staff very professional and always ready to help you with any questions you may have. I would highly recommend them, they will take care of you, and it will be the best decision you will ever make. Hands down the best negotiating I have ever seen.. Again thank you Mr. Alvarez, and Mr. Chalaki and staff for all your hard work and commitment you gave me on my case..read more

Shawn Ghadami

17:55 08 Jul 20

EXCELLENT REPRESENTATIONYour firm exceeded all of my expectations and your staff’s efforts to keep me informed of all... developments was something I’d never experienced before dealing with attorneys in other fields.I wanted to write a big thank you for all the hard work that the Chalaki Law firm put into my case. I felt that Sean Chalaki and the entire staff was very professional in the handling of my case and especially with the decision of the court. I greatly appreciate everything you guys did for me and i am happy that I was represented by your firm. You and your staff are amazing, and I will be forever grateful! Thank you so much. I will definitely be a source of referrals for your firm, great experience.read more

Dayla Oviedo

04:47 16 Apr 20

Everyone at Chalaki Law was great! Robert Alvarez was my main lawyer and did an amazing job on my case. My process was... long and a bit overwhelming at times but both Robert and Sean were super supportive and explained the entire process in details and always asked if I had questions. The entire staff made sure I was comfortable at every meeting. My case was settled greater than I had expected and they will forever be recommended! Thanks for all the hard work and I'm super happy its all over.read more

Rob Keating

22:42 13 Apr 20

Robert Alvarez and Sean Chalaki are great lawyers. My case was a fairly small one, but they treated me like a VIP... through the whole process. From my initial phone call through the successful resolution of my case, they always kept me informed about what was going on and answered all my questions. I suppose the highest praise that I can give them is that if I could go back and do it all over again, I would hire them again.read more

Kovan Saleem

23:30 13 Feb 20

I can’t thank everyone at Chalaki Law enough for everything they did for me. From making sure I was alright at the... beginning of the case to meeting every expectation and answering every question I had throughout. On top of the excellent service I received I was pleasantly surprised to reach a settlement that was higher than I originally had thought. I’d highly recommend Chalaki Law and the amazing staff over and over again to each and every person seeking help with their cases. I hope I won’t be needing their services again, but if I do Chalaki Law will be the only firm I use. Thank you to Mr. Alvarez and Mr. Chalaki for making everything so seamless and for the service everyone was able to give!read more

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