Wrongful Death Lawyers in Tyler, TX

Wrongful Death Attorneys in Tyler, Texas

The grief and sadness of losing a loved one as the result of wrongful death is life-altering. On top of the emotional trauma, surviving family members often have to deal with overwhelming financial burdens.

Medical bills, funeral expenses, and other costs pile up quickly and may lead you into debt. Additionally, the lost wages that the victim can no longer contribute to the family’s income make it even more challenging to face these costs.

At Biggs & Greenslade, we believe you shouldn’t have to worry about any of that. As experienced wrongful death lawyers for Tyler, TX, we will fight for your family.

We make it our job to pursue compensation for your losses to ease the financial burden so that you can focus on what’s really important — grieving with, comforting, and loving your family.

Our wrongful death attorneys in Tyler, TX believe it is critical for families of victims to understand their legal rights before speaking with insurance companies and accepting unfair settlements. With the assistance of our experts, you can receive proper representation and maximum compensation for your unimaginable loss.

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Meet our Wrongful Death Attorneys

Lawyer, John Greenslade

Attorney John Greenslade

John used to work for a law firm defending large insurance companies. He understands how insurance litigators approach a case because he was one.

When major corporations are sued in a wrongful death case, they fight back. What you need is an attorney with the experience and diligence to build a successful case on your behalf.

John Greenslade is the Tyler wrongful death attorney you want on your side.

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Lawyer, Kenneth Biggs

Attorney Kenneth Biggs

Kenneth Biggs is the former Assistant District Attorney (ADA) for Smith County. He gained experience as a lawyer by working on more than 1,000 cases at any given time.

As a personal injury lawyer, Kenneth brings a strong trial presence he developed during his years in the DA's office. Most wrongful death cases are settled outside of court, which means many of the lawyers pursuing them have plenty of experience filing lawsuits but very little experience in the courtroom.

With Kenneth Biggs representing you, if your case ends up in trial, you can be confident that your attorney can present a compelling case before a judge and jury.

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How does a wrongful death lawsuit work?

When a person suffers a serious injury because of the negligent or intentional actions of another, they can file a personal injury claim. This claim is the first step to receiving compensation for financial and non-financial losses.

However, sometimes tragic events result in the victim’s death. In these situations, the surviving family can file a wrongful death claim on behalf of the deceased victim. The process is similar to a personal injury claim. The primary difference is that the “plaintiff” is a member of the victim’s family rather than the victim.

Why do I need a Texas Wrongful Death Attorney?

If a loved one dies due to the negligence of someone else, the family will likely receive a call from an insurance company, offering compensation. Many times, these settlements sound very generous. Because the family of the victim is facing immediate financial needs and grieving the loss of a loved one, they may accept it without question.

However, insurance companies are paid to save the people or corporations they represent as much money as possible. Their settlement offering is rarely the amount you deserve and often isn’t even enough to cover all the financial losses or damages you’ve suffered because of the wrongful death.

That’s why the Biggs & Greenslade Law Firm is here to ensure you get adequate compensation for the tragic losses you’ve suffered.

Please do not accept a settlement from an insurance company until you’ve contacted us.

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Types Of Wrongful Death Cases We Pursue

Why do I need a Texas Wrongful Death Attorney?

If a loved one dies due to the negligence of someone else, the family will likely receive a call from an insurance company, offering compensation. Many times, these settlements sound very generous. Because the family of the victim is facing immediate financial needs and grieving the loss of a loved one, they may accept it without question.

However, insurance companies are paid to save the people or corporations they represent as much money as possible. Their settlement offering is rarely the amount you deserve and often isn’t even enough to cover all the financial losses or damages you’ve suffered because of the wrongful death.

That’s why the Biggs & Greenslade Law Firm is here to ensure you get adequate compensation for the tragic losses you’ve suffered.

Please do not accept a settlement from an insurance company until you’ve contacted us.

What damages can I be reimbursed for?

We can claim both economic damages as well as non-economic damages.

Economic damages are losses that have a definite monetary value. These include:

  • All hospital and medical bills you’ve accumulated because of the injury
  • Cost for the funeral and burial
  • Past and future lost wages that the deceased person can no longer contribute to the family
  • Loss of inheritance the victim would have received

Non-Economic damages do not have a definite economic value but still deserve compensation. These include:

  • The pain and suffering the victim experienced before he or she passed away
  • Loss of love, care, companionship, emotional stability, and other related “damages” the family will no longer receive from the victim
  • And sometimes even punitive damages may be assessed

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How Much Does it Cost To Hire Biggs & Greenslade?

Our clients are often surprised to hear that our services do not cost them anything.

Our personal injury attorneys in Tyler, TX work based on a contingency arrangement. That means, our compensation is contingent upon whether we win your case.

If we do not win your wrongful death case, then you do not owe us anything. And if we do win, our fee comes out of the total settlement amount. That way, you don’t have to pay us anything out of pocket.

Types of Wrongful Death Lawsuits

The Biggs & Greenslade Law Firm has won wrongful death lawsuits of every kind in Tyler, TX and the surrounding cities in East Texas. Here are just a few of the most common wrongful death lawsuits we litigate:

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