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Wells Branch, TX Wrongful Death Lawyer
What Our Clients Say
Before a family can recover, someone has to prove what happened — and that responsibility should never fall on grieving relatives. SMB Law, PC investigates fatal Wells Branch crashes so families do not have to. A Wells Branch wrongful death lawyer takes on the investigation so a grieving family never has to prove the case themselves. Shane has been licensed since 2003 and personally builds the proof of what happened for Central Texas families.
Wells Branch sits along the dense I-35 corridor between Austin and Pflugerville, where heavy traffic, frequent lane changes, and commercial vehicles create the conditions for the most serious collisions.
Where a Wells Branch wrongful death claim is handled
Wells Branch is in Travis County, so a wrongful death suit is filed with the Travis County District Clerk at the Civil and Family Courthouse on Guadalupe Street in Austin. Most claims settle with the insurer well before trial.
Proving liability after a fatal crash
A wrongful death claim only succeeds if the evidence shows that another party’s negligence caused the death, and building that proof is demanding, sensitive work. It begins at the scene: the police report, the physical evidence, vehicle damage, skid marks, and any camera or dashcam footage. It often requires accident reconstruction to establish speed, positioning, and fault, and a careful look at whether more than one party — another driver, an employer, a trucking company, or a party responsible for the road — bears responsibility. Because this evidence is perishable, the investigation cannot wait. We take it on entirely for a Wells Branch family, developing the proof of liability with rigor while shielding relatives from having to gather it themselves during the hardest days of their lives.
A thorough investigation, handled with care
The strength of a Wells Branch wrongful death claim usually depends on how quickly and completely the investigation is done, and that work has to happen while a family is least able to think about it. We move immediately to preserve what matters: sending spoliation letters so vehicles and any commercial-vehicle data are not altered, securing footage before it loops, and locating witnesses before memories fade. Where the facts are contested, we bring in qualified reconstruction experts to establish exactly how the crash occurred. Throughout, families are kept informed but never pressured to participate beyond what they wish. Doing this carefully and early is what allows a claim to rest on solid proof of fault — and it is a burden we are glad to carry so a family does not have to.
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 Wells Branch
Our office is in downtown Austin, an easy reach from Wells Branch. 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 is fault proven in a fatal crash?
Through the crash report, physical evidence, witness accounts, camera footage, and often accident reconstruction establishing speed and positioning.
Can more than one party be responsible?
Yes. A driver, an employer, a trucking company, or an entity responsible for the road may each share liability, and we investigate every possibility.
Does the family have to gather evidence?
No. We handle the entire investigation so relatives are not burdened with it during an already devastating time.
Do I have to travel to your office from Wells Branch?
No. Our downtown Austin office is about 12 miles south via I-35 and Mopac, and we handle Wells Branch wrongful death matters remotely.