Buda, TX Wrongful Death Lawyer

Losing a loved one to someone else’s carelessness is a pain no family should face alone. If a fatal crash in Buda took someone you love, SMB Law, PC can explain your rights and who may bring a claim, gently and without pressure.

Fatal crashes in the Buda area often happen on I-35 and the fast rural highways nearby, where high speeds and heavy freight traffic turn a moment’s negligence into an unimaginable loss.

Where a Buda wrongful death claim is handled

Buda 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. Many claims are resolved with the insurer before any suit is filed.

Who can bring a wrongful death claim in Texas

Texas law is specific about who may file a wrongful death claim, and it is narrower than many families expect. Under the Texas Wrongful Death Act, the right belongs to the surviving spouse, children, and parents of the person who died — these are the statutory beneficiaries. Siblings, and more distant relatives, generally cannot bring the claim, even when they were close to the person lost. Any one of the eligible family members may file, or they may file together, and if they do not do so within a set period the estate’s representative may bring the case on their behalf. Sorting out who is entitled to recover, and coordinating among family members, is one of the first things we handle for a grieving Buda family so the claim is brought correctly from the start.

Bringing the claim correctly and together

When several family members are eligible, a Buda wrongful death case is usually strongest when it is coordinated rather than fragmented. Texas treats the spouse, children, and parents as beneficiaries of a single action, and handling it as one unified claim — with the family’s wishes respected — avoids conflicting filings and ensures any recovery is divided as the law provides. We help families navigate these sensitive dynamics with care: confirming who is entitled to participate, communicating clearly among everyone involved, and, where appropriate, working with the estate’s representative. Getting this foundation right early spares a grieving family added conflict later and lets the case focus on holding the responsible party accountable.

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 Buda

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