How do You Calculate a Wrongful Death Claim?

Carrollton Wrongful Death Lawyer
Written By Carrollton Injury Lawyer Joel Hudson

A wrongful death claim can be filed by a victim’s family when their death was due to the negligence of another person, product, or a business. The survivors can be compensated for the lost wages from the victim, as well as other damages.

Damages in a Wrongful Death Claim

A survivor of a victim in a wrongful death claim can seek damages for:

  • Loss of the victim’s expected earnings

  • Medical and funeral expenses

  • Loss of benefits

  • The value of the services provided by the deceased, for instance, the value of cooking and cleaning the home and childcare for a stay-at-home parent

  • Mental anguish

  • Loss of companionship

  • Loss of consortium, or the loss of the benefits of a family relationship

Some of these damages are economic, or tangible. Things like lost earnings and other expenses have a dollar amount that is included in the claim. The non-economic damages, or less tangible items, are things like mental anguish and loss of companionship. While these don’t necessarily have a standardized price tag attached, they can sometimes be worth more than economic damages.

If you have lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, we are sorry for your loss. Call or text Carrollton Injury Law any time at 972-787-0325 for a free claim evaluation, and we will help you get compensated for the loss of your loved one.

Carrollton Injury Law Can Help with Your Wrongful Death Claim

At Carrollton Injury Law, personal injury claims are all we do. We are committed to getting you the most money back for your injuries, and we believe that consistent communication leads to a more efficient and successful financial recovery in the end. We reach out to you regularly to update you on the status of your claim, and we want to be continually informed about everything happening on your end – your medical treatment for painful injuries, your limitations in life due to someone else’s negligence, your lost wages from missing work, your disfigurement or scarring, your permanent impairment, and your pain and suffering – everything you’re going through. All of this information is vital to the successful handling of your personal injury claim.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident call or text Carrollton Injury Law at 972-787-0325 for a FREE injury claim evaluation. We will show you how we put Personal back into Personal Injury Law.

Carrollton Injury Lawyer Joel Hudson

Thank you for taking the time to visit my website. I’m Joel Hudson, the founder of Carrollton Injury Law, located at 4221 Medical Pkwy, Suite 300, Carrollton, TX 75010.

With over 25 years of experience practicing personal injury law, I’ve built my firm on a simple belief: there’s a better way to handle injury claims. It starts with treating you like a person—not a number—and continues with consistent communication throughout your entire case. You can reach me directly at (972) 360-9898 to discuss your situation—I’m here to listen.

I’ve seen how a single injury can ripple through every part of your life, affecting not just you but your family too. That’s why my approach is different. At Carrollton Injury Law, we don’t just chase settlements; we focus on you. I’ve found that giving clients the extra attention many Dallas law firms overlook leads to happier clients, smoother dealings with adjusters who appreciate the updates, and, ultimately, higher injury settlements in less time. My clients often call me the “personal” attorney because we care about maximizing your recovery while also helping you navigate the disruptions a car accident or injury brings—whether it’s medical bills, lost work, or simply getting back to normal.

I earned my Juris Doctor from Texas A&M University School of Law in 1998, after completing my Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Business at Texas Christian University in 1992. Since being admitted to practice in Texas in 1998, I’ve dedicated my career to fighting for injury victims across the state.

At Carrollton Injury Law, we live by our motto: “We put Personal back into Personal Injury Law.” It’s not just a tagline—it’s how we work, every day, for every client.

If you’re ready to talk about your injury claim or just need some guidance, don’t hesitate to get in touch. I’m here to help you take the first step toward justice and recovery.

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