Wrongful death lawyers in Austin, TX
Before the list: a few things that apply to cases like yours in Texas. They help you ask firms better questions.
Wrongful death cases in Texas: what to know
Checked 8 Nov 2026 · Not legal advice
Deadline to file
2 years from death
In Texas, a wrongful-death claim must be brought within two years, and “the cause of action accrues on the death of the injured person”1.
That is the deadline for wrongful death cases. The usual deadline for other injury claims in Texas is 2 years.
If you were partly at fault
Barred above 50%
In Texas, if you are found more than 50% at fault, you generally can’t recover. If not, what you get is cut by your share2.
Other deadlines
Some claims have different or shorter deadlines, such as claims against a city or the state, claims for a death, or claims for a child. Ask each firm which deadline applies to you.
Sources
- Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003Read the source: Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003
- Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 33Read the source: Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 33
This is general information, not legal advice.
1 firm takes wrongful death cases in Austin
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Cases listed: Car accident, Truck accident and Wrongful death
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How this list works
We don’t rank firms. Listing is free and doesn’t depend on buying anything.
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