Kyle, TX Wrongful Death Lawyer

Some deaths are not just accidents — they follow conduct so reckless it demands more than ordinary accountability. If your family lost someone in Kyle to another’s gross negligence, SMB Law, PC can pursue the full measure the law allows.

Kyle wrongful death cases often arise from I-35 crashes and other preventable incidents as the area grows, and some involve conduct — like drunk driving — that opens the door to more than compensatory damages.

Where a Kyle wrongful death case is filed

Kyle is in Hays County, so a wrongful death suit is filed with the Hays County District Clerk at the Government Center in San Marcos, about fifteen minutes south. We handle the process so your family does not have to navigate it alone.

Gross negligence and exemplary damages

When a death in Kyle resulted not from ordinary carelessness but from conduct showing conscious disregard for others’ safety — drunk driving, or an employer ignoring known hazards — Texas allows exemplary (punitive) damages on top of the family’s compensatory losses. Proving gross negligence is demanding, but it can meaningfully change a case. The wrongful death claim belongs to the surviving spouse, children, and parents; a separate survival claim covers the estate; both generally must be filed within two years.

Working with us from Kyle

Our downtown Austin office is about 20 miles north up I-35. We handle these cases by phone and video and come to you in person when that is what helps.

At SMB Law, PC you work directly with attorney Shane M. Boasberg, who has represented Texans for more than two decades. We explain things in plain English, give you a plan instead of more stress, and keep you informed from your first confidential consultation through final resolution.

Why families choose SMB Law, PC

• Direct attorney access — you talk to Shane, licensed since 2003, not a call center.
• Honest advice — if a fight is not worth the cost, we say so.
• Transparent fees explained before you commit.

What working with us looks like

1. Confidential consultation to understand your goals and the law that applies.
2. Strategy and records tailored to your situation.
3. Negotiation or court — we settle when we can and litigate when we must.
4. Resolution implemented correctly so you can move on.

A serious crash in Kyle rarely fits a single label — SMB Law, PC also handles being hit by a car, a trucking accident case, and motorcycle collision claims, and you can learn more from our wrongful death attorneys.