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Liberty Hill, TX Wrongful Death Lawyer
In the depths of grief, legal deadlines are the last thing a family should have to think about — yet Texas law imposes one. SMB Law, PC gently helps Liberty Hill families protect their rights before time runs out. A Liberty Hill wrongful death lawyer knows the two-year deadline can quietly foreclose a claim, and moves to protect it early. Shane has guided Central Texas families for more than twenty years and personally shields their rights from running out.
Liberty Hill’s fast two-lane highways like SH-29 and RR-1869, with their high speeds and rural distances, are the settings where the most serious and fatal Central Texas crashes tend to happen.
Where a Liberty Hill wrongful death claim is handled
Liberty Hill is in Williamson County, so a wrongful death suit is filed with the Williamson County District Clerk at the Justice Center in Georgetown. Many claims settle with the insurer before a suit is ever filed.
The two-year deadline and why acting early helps
Texas generally gives a family two years from the date of death to settle or file a wrongful death lawsuit. It can feel wrong to think about deadlines while grieving, but the statute of limitations is strict, and missing it usually ends the claim no matter how clear the fault. There are limited exceptions — for example, where the cause of death was not immediately known or where a minor child is a beneficiary — but they are narrow and should never be assumed. Just as important, the evidence that proves what happened fades quickly: vehicles are repaired, camera footage is overwritten, and witnesses move on. We take these burdens off a Liberty Hill family’s shoulders, preserving evidence and protecting the deadline so grief is never compounded by a lost right to be heard.
Carrying the legal burden so your family doesn’t have to
One of the most meaningful things a lawyer can do for a grieving Liberty Hill family is simply to take the process off their hands. From the first conversation, we handle the parts that cannot wait: sending preservation letters before a vehicle is repaired, obtaining the crash report and any camera footage, identifying witnesses while their memories are fresh, and calendaring every legal deadline so nothing is missed. Families are never asked to relive the details before they are ready, and there is never any pressure. The goal is to protect the claim quietly and competently in the background — so that when a family is ready to think about accountability, their right to pursue it has been safeguarded rather than lost to a passing deadline.
Compassionate, experienced counsel when it matters most
A wrongful death case is never really about money — it is about accountability and about protecting a family’s future. You work directly with attorney Shane M. Boasberg, who has represented Texans for more than two decades and has been licensed by the State of Texas since 2003. He handles these cases with the care they deserve, keeps families informed at every step, and takes on the insurance company so you can focus on grieving and healing. You get a lawyer who treats your loss with respect — not a case manager reading from a script.
Working with us from Liberty Hill
Our office is in downtown Austin, an easy reach from Liberty Hill. We handle most consultations and case updates by phone and video, and there is no fee unless we recover for you. If travel is difficult, we can also come to you.
Why families choose SMB Law, PC
- Direct attorney access — you talk to Shane, licensed since 2003, not a call center.
- No fee unless we recover — wrongful death cases are handled on a contingency basis.
- Honest, patient guidance and transparent terms explained before you commit.
What working with us looks like
- Free, private consultation to understand your family’s situation and the law that applies.
- Investigation — we preserve evidence, obtain the reports, and identify every responsible party and insurer.
- Negotiation or court — we settle when the offer is fair and litigate when it is not.
- Resolution handled with care so your family can move forward.
Frequently asked questions
How long do we have to file a wrongful death claim in Texas?
Generally two years from the date of death. Missing that deadline usually bars the claim, so it is best to speak with a lawyer early.
Are there exceptions to the two-year deadline?
A few narrow ones exist, such as for a minor beneficiary or a delayed discovery of the cause, but they should never be assumed.
Why act before the deadline is near?
Evidence fades quickly — vehicles are repaired and footage is lost — so early action helps preserve the proof a claim needs.
Do I have to travel to your office from Liberty Hill?
No. Our downtown Austin office is about 35 miles southeast via US-183, and we handle Liberty Hill wrongful death matters by phone and video.