Grieving the loss of a loved one is already a painful experience, and adding legal complications can make it all the more unbearable. However, a wrongful death lawsuit may be required if you lose a loved one due to someone’s negligence. While filing a lawsuit can seem intimidating, our team is here to help guide you through it and understand what exactly you should expect. One aspect to consider is what damages you can claim to receive the justice you deserve. What is ‘wrongful death’? Texas legally defines wrongful death as loss of life caused by a “wrongful act, neglect, carelessness, unskillfulness, or default.” Some examples of what can lead to a wrongful death lawsuit include: • Medical malpractice • Intentional harm • Drunk driving or other car accidents • Workplace accidents • Nursing home negligence Damages You Can Claim in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Damages are what you may be compensated for after the wrongful death of a loved one. In Texas, damages are separated into three categories: economic, noneconomic, and punitive. Economic damages are considered the expenses that result from your loss. This can be medical bills, funeral expenses, loss of future wages, and more. FIND JUSTICE AFTER A WRONGFUL DEATH DIFFERENT DAMAGES AFTER LOSING A LOVED ONE
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Ginger Pork Stir-Fry
While economic damages have an exact dollar amount, noneconomic damages are considered subjective due to the lack of a precise monetary value. For example, physical and emotional pain and suffering caused by the death of a loved one is a type of noneconomic damage. Due to the absence of a calculated dollar amount, defending these claims in a lawsuit is more challenging than other damages. Lastly, punitive damages occur when the actions that led to the wrongful death were severely reckless or hazardous. These are also known as exemplary damages, as you’ll not only be compensated by the at-fault party to penalize their exceptionally dangerous acts but also to make an example of their crime so they and others will not repeat them. Punitive damages can occur in drunk driving and distracted driving cases. If you or someone you know recently lost their loved one due to someone else’s irresponsibility, we can help fight for the justice that is dearly deserved. When you have our team on your side, you can be confident that experts are on your case. Call us at 915.584.8777 to learn how we can help you through this difficult time.
INGREDIENTS
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1 tbsp cornstarch 1 cup orange juice 2 tbsp soy sauce
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2 tbsp canola oil
1 small onion, sliced 1/4 lb fresh snow peas
2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/2 sweet red pepper, julienned
Cooked rice
1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into thin strips
Green onion, chopped (optional)
Sesame seeds (optional)
DIRECTIONS
1. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch, orange juice, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger until smooth; set aside. 2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, stir-fry pork in oil until lightly browned, about 4–5 minutes. Remove pork and add onion, peas, and red pepper. Cook until crisp- tender, about 3–5 minutes. 3. Stir in orange juice mixture and pork. Bring to a boil, and then cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve over rice. Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds, if desired.
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