Your loved one was here one moment and gone the next. A preventable accident destroyed your family, and now funeral costs are mounting. The insurance company treats your loss like a line item on a spreadsheet while pushing you to accept a low settlement quickly. Jim Adler & Associates, The Texas Hammer®, knows what your family has lost, and we are ready to fight for justice.
Insurance companies employ teams of adjusters and investigators to protect their profits. They also employ wrongful death lawyers working to pay you as little as possible. Their job is to protect the company’s profits rather than your family’s future. They will rush you to settle before you know the actual value of your loss. They will use your own words against you. The wrongful death legal system is complex. You risk accepting far less than your family deserves without professional representation.
Research shows hiring a wrongful death lawyer in Houston makes a real difference. Studies indicate that represented claimants receive settlements averaging 3.5 times higher than those who negotiate alone.[1]
Your family deserves time to grieve without the stress of a legal battle. Jim Adler & Associates is ready to shoulder this heavy burden for you. We protect your future so you can focus on healing with your family. Our team fights tirelessly to secure the justice your loved one deserves.
Surviving spouses, children, and parents deserve the chance to seek accountability when a death results from another party’s careless or reckless conduct. A wrongful death claim allows your family to pursue compensation for the financial and emotional harm you have suffered.
Chapter 71 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code governs wrongful death claims in Texas.[2] Wrongful death happens when someone dies because of another person’s wrongful act or neglect.[2] It also applies to deaths caused by carelessness, unskillfulness, or default, where someone failed in their duty to keep your loved one safe.
Your loved one would have had a personal injury claim if they had survived their injuries. Since they cannot pursue that claim, certain family members gain the right to seek justice. You can seek compensation on their behalf.
Jim Adler & Associates, The Tough, Smart Lawyer®, investigates every aspect of fatal accidents to identify who was responsible. We help prove how their negligence caused the death and fight aggressively to hold them accountable.
More than 227,000 people die from preventable injuries in the United States each year, according to the National Safety Council.[3] When negligence plays a role in these deaths, surviving family members may have grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit.
Preventable deaths result from several common causes that leave families grieving and facing unexpected costs. These include the following:
While this list covers the most common scenarios, wrongful death law applies anytime careless or reckless conduct takes a life, and surviving family members may have grounds for a claim.
Jim Adler, The Texas Hammer®, represents grieving families across Houston because we know the tactics insurers use to deny claims. We counter bias against victims and help prove fault with investigation, witness testimony, and expert analysis.
Insurance adjusters are trained to protect their company’s bottom line. They will question who was at fault and argue that your loved one shared responsibility for the accident. They will also dispute the true value of your family’s loss by minimizing the financial and emotional harm you have suffered. Without experienced representation pushing back, families often accept settlements that fall far short of what they deserve
Jim Adler, The Texas Hammer®, levels the playing field by investigating what happened and preserving evidence before it disappears. We confront every tactic insurers use to minimize your claim and pursue fair compensation through aggressive negotiation, fully prepared to go to trial if necessary. Research from the Insurance Research Council shows that claimants with attorney representation receive substantially higher settlements than those without.[1]
Evidence in fatal accident cases begins disappearing almost immediately. Surveillance footage from nearby businesses is typically overwritten within days, and physical evidence at the scene is often cleaned up or repaired before anyone thinks to document it. Skid marks fade with weather, debris is cleared from roadways, and critical machinery or vehicle parts may be discarded or sent for salvage. Once this evidence is gone, recreating what happened becomes far more difficult.
Consulting with a wrongful death attorney early allows your legal team to act before that window closes. An experienced firm can send preservation letters, hire investigators, and secure the documentation your case will need.
Jim Adler & Associates has spent over 50 years fighting for injured Texans and their families. We have recovered more than $1 billion for our clients, and we have the staff and resources to take on the largest insurance companies in the country. Jim Adler, The Voice of The Victims™, combines that tough advocacy with genuine compassion for families navigating grief while facing a complex legal process.
With hundreds of wrongful death lawsuits filed, our numbers speak for themselves.
Specific rules govern who can file, when to file, and exactly what compensation is available in a wrongful death claim. Jim Adler & Associates can handle these complex requirements while you focus on your family.
The surviving spouse has the primary right to file, as do children of the deceased, whether they are minors or adults. Parents may also bring a claim for their deceased child.
Boyfriends, girlfriends, and other romantic partners who are not legally married cannot file a wrongful death lawsuit. The exception is if the couple had a valid common law marriage under Texas Family Code Section 2.401.[4]
Siblings cannot file, no matter how close their relationship is, and grandparents, cousins, aunts, and uncles are also excluded. These rules apply regardless of dependency or emotional bonds.
The executor or personal representative of the estate may file the claim if no eligible family member files within three months after death. However, even the executor cannot proceed if all eligible family members request that no lawsuit be filed.
You must file a wrongful death lawsuit within two years of the date of death.[5] This deadline is set by Section 16.003 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. You lose all rights to compensation if you miss this deadline, regardless of how strong your case might be.
Limited exceptions exist if negligence couldn’t reasonably have been discovered earlier, known as the discovery rule. Minor children may have additional time in certain circumstances.
Winning a wrongful death lawsuit in Texas requires proving four legal elements that establish the defendant’s responsibility for your loved one’s death. The defendant is the person, company, or organization your family is holding accountable for the fatal injury. Each element builds on the one before it, and your case must demonstrate all four to succeed.
Jim Adler & Associates can assemble the evidence needed to demonstrate each of these elements and pursue the full compensation your family deserves.
Texas law allows families to pursue two separate legal claims when someone dies due to another party’s negligence. A wrongful death claim compensates surviving family members for their own losses, such as lost income and companionship. A survival claim compensates the deceased person’s estate for losses that occurred between the injury and death. Jim Adler & Associates evaluates both claim types in every case to pursue the full value your family deserves.
A wrongful death claim belongs to the surviving spouse, children, or parents of the deceased. These family members have the right to seek compensation for their own financial and emotional losses. Any eligible person can file on behalf of all beneficiaries, which prevents multiple lawsuits and coordinates recovery for the entire family.
A survival claim belongs to the deceased person’s estate rather than to individual family members. The estate representative files this claim to recover compensation for losses the deceased experienced before passing. These losses typically include medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages from the date of injury until death.
Insurance companies often hope that grieving families do not understand the distinction between these two claim types. Failing to file both claims can leave significant compensation on the table. Jim Adler & Associates fights to recover every dollar the law allows by pursuing all available legal options for your family.
Compensation cannot undo the tragedy your family has suffered, but it can remove the financial pressures that make grief even harder to bear. The Texas Hammer® fights for every dollar your family deserves.
Texas law limits wrongful death recovery to the surviving spouse, children, and parents of the deceased.[2] This restriction means that even close family members like siblings, grandparents, or adult grandchildren cannot receive these damages directly. If you fall into one of the eligible categories, you have the legal right to seek compensation for your own losses resulting from your loved one’s death.
The financial reality of losing a loved one often hits families before they have time to process their grief. Funeral and burial costs in Houston typically range from $7,000 to $12,000, and many families must make these arrangements within days of the death.[6] Medical expenses from the final hospitalization can reach hundreds of thousands of dollars, draining savings at the worst possible moment.
These immediate costs represent only the beginning of the financial impact your family will face. When a family loses someone who contributed income, the impact extends for years or even decades. A wrongful death claim accounts for what your loved one would have earned over the remainder of their working life, including the raises, promotions, and retirement contributions they never had the chance to receive. The claim also recognizes that your loved one provided value beyond a paycheck through household services, childcare, and the countless ways they contributed to daily family life.
Families also lose what their loved one would have eventually passed on to them. Retirement savings that would have grown for decades, investments that would have compounded, and property that would have transferred to the next generation are all losses that a wrongful death claim can address.
Lost earnings calculations require economic expertise. What would the deceased have earned over their working life? This includes base salary, raises, promotions, bonuses, and benefits. The value of household services matters too. Childcare, home maintenance, and other contributions have real monetary value.
Lost inheritance represents what beneficiaries would have received had the person lived a normal lifespan. Retirement accounts, investments, and property that would have grown and passed to heirs.
Financial calculations cannot capture what it means to lose a spouse, parent, or child. A surviving spouse loses the companionship and partnership they expected to share for the rest of their lives. Children lose the guidance, encouragement, and unconditional love that shape who they become. Parents who outlive their children face a grief that defies description.
Jim Adler & Associates, The Voice of The Victims™, helps insurance companies and juries understand what your family has truly lost. We present your loved one not as a case number but as the irreplaceable person they were.
Most wrongful death cases involve ordinary negligence, meaning someone failed to act with reasonable care. In cases involving extreme misconduct, Texas law allows juries to award punitive damages that go beyond compensating your family. These damages punish the wrongdoer and send a message that such conduct will not be tolerated.
Punitive damages typically arise when someone acts with gross negligence or intentional disregard for human life. For example, a drunk driver who chose to get behind the wheel or a trucking company that knowingly falsified safety records may face punitive damages because their conduct went far beyond a simple mistake.
Chapter 41 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code limits how much a jury can award in punitive damages.[7] The cap is the greater of $200,000 or two times the economic damages plus non-economic damages up to $750,000.
Wrongful death compensation belongs exclusively to the eligible surviving family members, not to the deceased person’s estate. This distinction matters because creditors cannot claim the money to pay off your loved one’s debts, and the compensation belongs entirely to you and your family.
When multiple family members are eligible, the compensation must be divided among them. A jury can allocate specific shares to each person based on their individual losses, or family members can negotiate their own agreement during settlement. Either approach requires careful thought about how the death affected each person differently.
When minor children are among the beneficiaries, Texas courts take extra steps to protect their interests. A guardian ad litem reviews any settlement to ensure the terms are fair to the children. The guardian also oversees how the funds are managed until each child reaches adulthood.
Every year, families across the Houston area lose loved ones in preventable tragedies. Understanding the common causes of wrongful death claims helps families recognize when someone’s carelessness or negligence may have contributed to their loss.
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, alcohol-related crashes alone caused 223 deaths in the Houston area in a single year.[8] Many of these deaths could have been prevented if drivers had simply chosen not to get behind the wheel while impaired.
Commercial truck accidents deserve special attention because collisions between large trucks and passenger vehicles are often fatal for the occupants of the smaller vehicle. The size and weight difference means that even a minor truck driver error can have catastrophic consequences for everyone else on the road. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations govern how long truck drivers can work before taking mandatory rest breaks.[9] These same regulations require trucking companies to maintain their vehicles properly and limit how much cargo each truck can carry. When trucking companies or their drivers violate these rules, they may be held responsible for resulting deaths.
Motorcycle accidents frequently result in serious or fatal injuries because riders have less protection than occupants of enclosed vehicles. Common causes include drivers who fail to see motorcyclists.
Rideshare accidents involving services like Uber and Lyft present unique challenges for grieving families. Multiple insurance policies may apply to a single accident depending on the driver’s status at the time of the crash. A driver who was waiting for a ride request falls under different coverage than one who was actively transporting a passenger. These cases require careful examination to determine which coverage applies at the moment the fatal accident occurred.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 5,283 fatal work injuries in a single year nationwide.[10] Many of these deaths resulted from preventable hazards that employers failed to address. Falls from elevated surfaces account for a significant share of workplace fatalities, particularly in industries such as construction and roofing. Equipment malfunctions and electrocution incidents also claim workers’ lives when employers fail to follow proper safety protocols.
Construction sites present particular dangers because multiple hazardous conditions often exist simultaneously on the same project. When a construction worker dies on the job, multiple parties may share responsibility for the unsafe conditions.
The Houston area’s concentration of oilfield and industrial facilities creates additional workplace hazards. Explosions and chemical exposures can occur without warning when safety equipment is inadequate or when maintenance schedules are ignored. Fires and equipment failures represent additional dangers that oilfield workers face throughout their careers.
Maritime and offshore workers have different legal protections than land-based employees under federal law. The Jones Act provides specific remedies for seamen injured or killed while working on vessels in navigable waters.[11] The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act covers other maritime workers who do not qualify as seamen under the Jones Act.[12] These federal laws provide different protections and remedies than typical state workers’ compensation claims.
Defective products can cause fatal injuries without any warning to consumers who trusted that manufacturers did their jobs correctly. Vehicle components that fail during normal operation can cause drivers to lose control at highway speeds. Medications with undisclosed side effects can trigger fatal reactions in patients who had no way to know the risks. Medical devices that malfunction inside a patient’s body can cause sudden death even when the patient follows all medical advice. Manufacturers have a duty to design products safely, produce them without defects, and warn consumers about any known risks.
Dangerous property conditions also give rise to wrongful death claims when owners fail to address known hazards on their premises. Inadequate railings on balconies and stairways can lead to fatal falls, particularly for elderly visitors or young children. Unsecured swimming pools pose drowning risks that property owners have a legal duty to prevent through proper fencing and barriers. Poorly lit parking lots and walkways can contribute to fatal accidents or make visitors vulnerable to violent crime. When property owners know about dangerous conditions and fail to correct them, they may bear responsibility for deaths that occur as a result.
Nursing home neglect occurs when facilities fail to provide the level of care that vulnerable residents require to stay healthy and safe. Warning signs of neglect often include unexplained weight loss that suggests residents are not receiving adequate nutrition or assistance with meals. Bedsores that develop on immobile patients indicate that staff members are not repositioning residents frequently enough to prevent tissue damage. Repeated falls may suggest that residents who need assistance are being left unattended for dangerous periods of time. Medication errors can result from undertrained staff who do not understand the critical importance of following dosage instructions precisely.
If your loved one died due to someone else’s negligence, Jim Adler & Associates can help you understand your legal rights. We can evaluate the circumstances of your loss and determine whether you have a valid wrongful death claim.
Our wrongful death lawyers help Texans get the financial compensation they deserve. We only get paid if you win.* And we fight to win.
The days after losing someone you love can feel impossible to navigate. Your family is grieving, yet critical decisions demand attention at the worst possible time. Insurance adjusters may contact you with questions that seem routine but are actually designed to minimize your claim. You should not have to deal with any of this while mourning your loved one.
Families facing wrongful death claims have important rights that insurance companies may not tell you about:
Jim Adler & Associates can shoulder this burden so your family can focus on healing together. We handle the legal complexities, communicate with insurance companies on your behalf, and coordinate the experts needed to build a strong case. The Tough, Smart Lawyer® fights the legal battles so you do not have to fight them yourself.
Knowing what to expect during a wrongful death case helps families make informed decisions during a difficult time. Jim Adler & Associates handles every stage of the process so you can focus on your family rather than legal complexities.
The legal process for a wrongful death lawsuit generally involves the following stages:
Most families never see the inside of a courtroom because their cases resolve through negotiation. Insurance companies know that Jim Adler & Associates is fully prepared for trial, which strengthens our position at the negotiating table. The median time from filing to trial is approximately 25 months when cases do proceed that far.[14]
Jim Adler & Associates handles wrongful death cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for your family.* Our fee is 35% if your case settles and 40% if a lawsuit is filed.
Your loved one deserves real justice, and your family deserves fair financial compensation. Jim Adler, The Voice of The Victims™, is ready to take on the insurance companies and fight the negligent parties who caused your loss. We have the experience, resources, and determination to seek the best possible compensation for your family.
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Chapter 71 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code strictly limits who can file a wrongful death claim.[2] Only three specific categories of people have this legal right under the statute. The surviving spouse has the legal right to file a wrongful death claim. Children of the deceased can also bring a claim regardless of their age. Parents may also file a wrongful death claim for their deceased child.
The executor or personal representative of the estate may file if no eligible family member files within three months of the death. There is one important exception to this rule that families should understand. Even the executor cannot proceed if all eligible family members request that no lawsuit be filed. This rule protects families who choose not to pursue litigation for any reason.
One eligible person can file on behalf of all beneficiaries under the statute. This approach prevents multiple lawsuits and ensures coordinated representation for the entire family. The filing represents everyone’s interests rather than just the person who files the claim.
Jim Adler & Associates, The Texas Hammer®, ensures all eligible parties are properly protected. We identify every person with filing rights and coordinate with family members to seek maximum recovery. Insurance companies hope you do not understand these rules and count on confusion to avoid paying fair compensation.
You have two years from the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Texas.[5] This deadline is established by Section 16.003 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code and applies to nearly all cases.
Insurance companies understand this deadline and often use it to their advantage. They deliberately delay negotiations and promise that settlements are coming soon to buy time. They also request additional documentation repeatedly in an effort to run out the clock. These companies walk away owing nothing to your family after two years pass.
Minor children may receive additional time to file their claims in certain limited circumstances.
A wrongful death attorney in Houston can fight for both economic and non-economic damages for your family. Economic damages cover measurable financial losses such as funeral expenses and burial costs. Medical expenses from final treatment attempts can reach hundreds of thousands of dollars. Lost earnings include what your loved one would have earned over their entire working life. This calculation covers base salary, future raises, bonuses, and retirement contributions they would have received.
The value of the household services your loved one provided also matters significantly in these cases. Your loved one likely contributed far more to your family than just a paycheck. Childcare, home maintenance, cooking, and other daily contributions all have real monetary value. Lost inheritance represents what you would have received if they had lived a normal lifespan.
Non-economic damages compensate for profound losses that money cannot truly measure. The loss of companionship and partnership devastates surviving spouses in ways that are difficult to quantify. Children lose parental love, guidance, and support that shape their entire lives. Parents endure the unique tragedy of outliving their own child. Mental anguish from grief affects every family member differently and deserves recognition.
Jim Adler & Associates presents your complete story to insurance companies to seek fair compensation. We show them the true cost of negligence and fight for every available category of damages.
Punitive damages are not available in every wrongful death case. The Voice of The Victims™ fights for every dollar available when extreme misconduct causes a death. We make sure reckless defendants face real consequences for the dangerous choices they made.
Chapter 41 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code caps punitive damages in Texas cases.[7] The maximum is the greater of $200,000 or two times economic damages plus non-economic damages up to $750,000.
Proving gross negligence requires clear and convincing evidence from your legal team. This is a higher standard of proof than what regular negligence cases require. Jim Adler & Associates knows how to build these complex cases effectively against defendants. We can uncover patterns of reckless behavior and identify prior violations that show disregard for safety.
Insurance policies often exclude coverage for punitive damages awarded against their policyholders. This means the defendant might have to pay punitive damages personally from their own assets. This possibility motivates better settlement offers when punitive damages seem likely in a case.
A survival claim represents damages the deceased person suffered between the time of injury and death. This claim belongs to the deceased person’s estate. It covers medical expenses from emergency treatment and hospitalization. It also covers lost wages during that final period. It compensates for the pain and suffering they endured before dying. The estate representative files this claim. The recovery is distributed in accordance with the will or state intestacy laws. This compensation can benefit heirs who cannot file a wrongful death claim directly.
A wrongful death claim compensates surviving family members for their own losses. This claim belongs directly to the spouse, children, and parents. It covers the lost financial support the deceased would have provided. It also covers loss of companionship and guidance. Wrongful death damages go directly to surviving family members and cannot be claimed by creditors.
The two claims require different evidence and have different filing requirements. They serve different purposes in compensating those affected by the death.
Jim Adler & Associates evaluates both claim types. We pursue maximum recovery through both legal avenues when applicable. Insurance companies often hope families do not understand the difference. They may attempt to settle one claim while ignoring the other.
You have the right to file a wrongful death claim for fatal vehicle accidents in Texas. Car accident cases involve proving that the other driver was at fault for the crash. We look for evidence of speeding, running red lights, distracted driving, or drunk driving. Evidence in these cases includes police reports, witness statements, traffic camera footage, and accident reconstruction. Surviving family members can seek compensation when another driver’s negligence takes a life.
Truck accidents require specialized investigation because federal safety regulations govern commercial drivers and trucking companies.[9] These regulations limit how long drivers can work, require regular vehicle maintenance, and set weight limits for cargo. Crashes often result when trucking companies or their drivers violate these important safety rules. The investigation includes obtaining driver logs, maintenance records, and electronic data from the truck’s onboard computer system. Multiple insurance policies often apply in truck accident cases, including the driver’s personal coverage and the trucking company’s commercial policy. Identifying all available coverage sources is essential for maximizing potential recovery for your family.
Jim Adler & Associates investigates every angle of your case to build the strongest claim possible. We fight insurance companies that try to minimize what they pay to your family.
Every day you wait makes it harder to win your case because evidence disappears immediately. Skid marks on the road often fade within just a few days after an accident. Security camera footage from nearby businesses is typically overwritten within hours or weeks. Vehicles are often repaired quickly, which destroys crucial damage patterns that prove fault. Witnesses frequently forget important details over time or move away and become difficult to locate.
Insurance companies start working immediately after an accident to minimize their financial
exposure. Their investigators photograph accident scenes and examine evidence right away, often the same day. Their adjusters contact witnesses quickly to get recorded statements before you have representation. They are building their defense strategy while your family is still planning the funeral. They control the narrative of what happened without a wrongful death attorney fighting back on your behalf.
Settlement offers from insurance companies often come quickly, but they are typically inadequate. Insurance companies take advantage of the financial desperation that grieving families often experience. They know that funeral costs and lost income create immediate pressure to accept whatever they offer.
Contact Jim Adler, The Voice of The Victims™, immediately for a free consultation about your case. We start protecting your rights and preserving evidence from day one.
Chapter 71 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code specifically authorizes wrongful death lawsuits in Texas.[2] This statute applies when someone dies due to another party’s wrongful act, neglect, carelessness, unskillfulness, or default. If your loved one had survived and could have filed a personal injury lawsuit, their death creates a wrongful death claim for eligible family members.
Only certain people have the legal right to sue for wrongful death in Texas. The surviving spouse, children, and parents have exclusive rights to file these claims. No one else can bring this lawsuit regardless of their relationship to the deceased or financial dependency.
The defendant’s conduct must have directly caused the death for a claim to succeed. Wrongful death claims can arise from car crashes caused by drunk or distracted drivers. Workplace accidents resulting from safety violations are another common cause of these claims. Medical malpractice, defective products, and other negligent or intentional acts can also support lawsuits.
You must file your wrongful death lawsuit within two years of the date of death.[5] Insurance companies will fight aggressively to avoid paying what your family deserves. They will try to blame your loved one for the accident and minimize the damages you have suffered. They will use every available tactic to protect their profits at your expense. The Voice of The Victims™ fights back with aggressive advocacy and decades of experience.
Cost concerns should not prevent your family from getting the legal help you need. Contact Jim Adler, The Voice of The Victims™, for a free consultation to discuss your situation. We will explain your rights under the law and evaluate your potential case.
Our contingency fee is calculated as a percentage of the recovery we obtain. If your case settles without filing a lawsuit, our fee is 35% of the recovery. If a lawsuit must be filed to pursue your claim, the fee is 40% of the recovery. These percentages are disclosed in writing before any work on your case begins. You will know exactly what to expect with no surprises throughout the process.
The Texas Hammer® provides written fee agreements that clearly explain all terms and conditions. We ensure there are no hidden costs or surprise charges at any point in your case. We want you to understand exactly how legal representation works before you make any decisions.
Losing a loved one to someone else’s negligence demands justice. Jim Adler & Associates has fought for grieving Texas families for over 50 years. We know how to hold negligent parties accountable and seek compensation for surviving family members. Jim Adler, The Texas Hammer®, stands up for families when they need it most. Call now for a free consultation and let us carry the legal fight while you focus on your family.
[1] Insurance Research Council. (1999). Paying for auto injuries: A consumer panel survey of auto accident victims. Insurance Research Council.
[2] Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 71.001 et seq. (Texas Wrongful Death Act). https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.71.htm
[3] National Safety Council. (2025). All Injuries Overview. https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/all-injuries/overview/
[4] Tex. Family Code § 2.401 (Proof of Informal Marriage). https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.2.htm
[5] Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003 (Two-Year Statute of Limitations). https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.16.htm
[6] National Funeral Directors Association. (2023). 2023 NFDA General Price List Study. https://nfda.org/news/statistics
[7] Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 41.008 (Punitive Damages Cap). https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.41.htm
[8] Texas Department of Transportation. “Teaming up to tackle impaired driving in Harris County and across the state.” TxDOT Newsroom, 2024. https://www.txdot.gov/about/newsroom/stories/2024/teaming-up-to-tackle-impaired-driving-in-harris-county-and-across-the-state.html
[9] 49 CFR Parts 390-399 (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations). https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations
[10] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2022). National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries in 2021. https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cfoi.pdf
[11] 46 U.S.C. § 30104 (Jones Act). https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/46/30104
[12] 33 U.S.C. § 901 et seq. (Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act). https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/33/chapter-18
[13] U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics. (1995). Tort cases in large counties: Civil Justice Survey of State Courts, 1992. https://bjs.ojp.gov/library/publications/tort-cases-large-counties-civil-justice-survey-state-courts-1992
[14] Cohen, T. H. (2004). Tort trials and verdicts in large counties, 2001 (NCJ 206240). U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics. https://bjs.ojp.gov/library/publications/tort-trials-and-verdicts-large-counties-2001
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