Wrongful death actions in Texas are permitted by CPRC section 71.001 et. seq. In accordance with CPRC section 71.002, a wrongful death action can be filed so long as a "wrongful act, neglect, carelessness, unskillfulness or default" of one person causes the death of somebody else. The wrongful death attorneys at Springer & Lyle want you to know a little more about wrongful death cases.   Who Can File a Wrongful Death Action? CPRC section 71.004 only allows the surviving spouse, children and parents of the decedent to file a wrongful death action. One or more of them is permitted to … [Read more...]