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How Are Wrongful Death Settlements Distributed Among Family Members - The Stephens Law Firm, Houston TX 77024
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It is a common misconception that the only one affected by an incident of wrongful death is the victim. In reality, the event itself sends shockwaves throughout the immediate family of the deceased, including the spouse, parents and children. That's why, when a wrongful death claim has been made, the question arises as to how the proceeds will be divided among those left behind. There are a lot of factors which can affect this, including the will of the deceased, state law, as well as the family's own preferences.
Under Texas law, the family of the victim does not constitute a single claimant, but several individual ones. To make the process easier, the claims of each family member are typically consolidated into a single lawsuit. However, once a settlement has been reached, each individual family member will receive a separate allocation based on the nature of their relationship with the deceased and the extent of the trauma they have suffered as a result of the incident. Essentially, the settlement is not divided equally among the family, but apportioned based on the merits of each individual claim.
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