Brushy Creek, TX Wrongful Death Lawyer

When a death is caused not by an ordinary mistake but by truly reckless conduct, Texas law allows a family to seek more than compensation. SMB Law, PC helps Brushy Creek families hold grossly negligent parties fully accountable.

Brushy Creek’s suburban arterials between Round Rock and Cedar Park — RM-1431, Parmer Lane, and Brushy Creek Road — carry heavy traffic where reckless choices like drunk or grossly careless driving can cost a life.

Where a Brushy Creek wrongful death claim is handled

Brushy Creek is in Williamson County, so a wrongful death suit is filed with the Williamson County District Clerk at the Justice Center in Georgetown. Most claims resolve with the insurer before a suit is filed.

Exemplary damages for gross negligence

Most wrongful death recoveries compensate a family for their losses. But where a death results from gross negligence — conduct showing a conscious, reckless disregard for the safety of others — Texas law also permits exemplary, or punitive, damages. These are not meant to compensate the family; they are meant to punish egregious conduct and deter others from repeating it. Drunk driving, extreme speeding, or a company that knowingly put an unsafe driver or vehicle on the road can rise to this level. Proving gross negligence requires clear and convincing evidence and a higher standard than ordinary fault, and notably, Texas does not cap exemplary damages in a case where the conduct also constitutes certain felonies. We evaluate whether a Brushy Creek case supports this added measure of accountability and pursue it when the evidence is there.

Holding reckless conduct fully accountable

Pursuing exemplary damages in a Brushy Creek wrongful death case is about more than a larger recovery — for many families it is about ensuring that reckless conduct is named and answered for. Because the standard is high, these claims demand thorough proof: evidence of intoxication, records showing a pattern of dangerous behavior, or a company’s decision to ignore a known danger. We investigate whether the conduct crossed the line from carelessness into conscious disregard and, when it did, build the clear and convincing case the law requires. Holding a grossly negligent party accountable can also help prevent the same tragedy from striking another family. We handle this pursuit with the seriousness it deserves, always guided by what brings a grieving Brushy Creek family a measure of justice.

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 Brushy Creek

Our office is in downtown Austin, an easy reach from Brushy Creek. 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

1. Free, private consultation to understand your family’s situation and the law that applies.
2. Investigation — we preserve evidence, obtain the reports, and identify every responsible party and insurer.
3. Negotiation or court — we settle when the offer is fair and litigate when it is not.
4. Resolution handled with care so your family can move forward.