Losing a family member unexpectedly is devastating under any circumstances. When that loss is caused by someone else’s negligence or reckless behavior, the emotional pain is often accompanied by financial stress, unanswered questions, and a difficult search for closure.
Families are often left dealing with funeral expenses, medical bills, and the loss of financial support, all while trying to process grief. During such an overwhelming time, understanding your legal options may feel impossible.
At Biggs & Greenslade, our Mesquite wrongful death attorneys help families pursue justice after fatal accidents caused by negligence. While no legal action can replace your loved one, a wrongful death claim can provide financial relief and hold responsible parties accountable for their actions.
We are here to guide your family through every step with compassion and clarity.
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former prosecutor, Kenneth Biggs brings courtroom experience and disciplined advocacy to complex wrongful death cases. He is committed to helping families pursue justice with strength and focus.
John’s background defending insurance companies gives him valuable insight into how defendants approach these cases. Today, he uses that knowledge to build strong claims for grieving families and challenge insurance tactics.
With experience handling sensitive prosecutorial work, Annie brings both compassion and attention to detail to every case. She supports families through difficult legal decisions with care and steady guidance.
Morgan combines practical legal experience with a calm, client-focused approach. She helps families understand their rights and navigate the legal process during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
A wrongful death claim arises when a person dies because another individual, company, or organization acted negligently, carelessly, or wrongfully.
These cases are often legally and emotionally complex because they require proving fault, in addition to being emotionally difficult times for families.
Our legal team works to ease that burden by handling the investigation, evidence gathering, and communication with insurance companies while your family focuses on healing.
Wrongful death claims can arise from many different types of tragic accidents. We assist families in Mesquite who have lost loved ones in cases involving:
Fatal crashes caused by distracted driving, speeding, intoxication, or other negligent behavior can leave families facing sudden and unimaginable loss.
Motorcyclists are especially vulnerable on the road. When drivers fail to pay attention or yield properly, the results can be fatal.
Collisions involving large trucks often result in catastrophic injuries due to their size and weight. These cases may involve multiple responsible parties.
When a dangerous or defective product leads to a fatal injury, manufacturers or distributors may be held responsible for the harm caused.
Unsafe premises, poor maintenance, or inadequate security can lead to fatal accidents on residential or commercial properties.
Pursuing a wrongful death case can feel overwhelming during an already difficult time. Our team at Biggs & Greenslade helps families understand the process, what to expect, and how each step works so they can make informed decisions with confidence.
Texas law limits who can file a wrongful death lawsuit. In most situations, the right to file is reserved for immediate family members, including a surviving spouse, children (including legally adopted children), and parents (including adoptive parents). Individuals outside of these relationships, including common-law spouses in many circumstances, are generally not eligible to file.
In Texas, wrongful death claims are subject to strict filing deadlines. In many cases, eligible family members have 3 months after the death of their loved one to begin the process, and multiple family members may participate in a single claim or pursue separate actions when appropriate.
After the initial period, the estate’s representative may also have authority to pursue a claim depending on the circumstances. However, families can request that a claim not be filed.
A wrongful death claim can seek financial recovery for both economic and personal losses connected to the death. This may include expenses related to final medical care, funeral and burial costs, the loss of financial support the deceased would have provided, and the loss of companionship and emotional support.
In some cases involving particularly reckless or wrongful conduct, additional damages may also be awarded to hold the responsible party accountable.
Families dealing with a wrongful death case are often worried about the cost of hiring an attorney. At Biggs & Greenslade, there are no upfront fees to begin your case.
We work on a contingency fee basis, which means our payment only comes if we successfully recover compensation for your family. If we don’t win your case, you do not owe us attorney’s fees.
This approach allows families to pursue justice without adding financial pressure during an already difficult time.
When a life is lost due to negligence, families deserve answers and accountability. While legal action cannot undo the loss, it can provide stability and help ensure responsible parties are held to account.
Biggs & Greenslade support families in Mesquite, TX, through every step of the wrongful death process with compassion and experienced legal guidance.
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
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