No amount of money undoes the loss of someone you love, but the law does let a family recover for what a negligent death takes from them. If your family lost someone in Cedar Park, SMB Law, PC will explain what a claim can recover and handle it with the seriousness it deserves.
Cedar Park wrongful death cases arise from crashes on US-183 and RM 1431, construction and workplace incidents amid the area’s growth, and other preventable events. We build the claim around the full, real scope of the family’s loss.
Where a Cedar Park wrongful death case is filed
Cedar Park sits mostly in Williamson County, so a wrongful death suit generally goes to the Williamson County District Clerk in Georgetown. Because the city touches Travis County, we confirm the correct venue for your situation early.
What a Texas wrongful death claim can recover
What a Cedar Park claim can recover is broader than many families expect. Texas allows compensation for the lost earning capacity and financial support the family would have received, the lost care, companionship, and guidance the person provided, mental anguish, and even loss of inheritance. When the death resulted from gross negligence, a jury may also award exemplary (punitive) damages. Only the surviving spouse, children, and parents may bring the claim, generally within two years.
Working with us from Cedar Park
We are about 18 miles southeast in downtown Austin, a 25-to-30-minute drive on US-183. We handle most of the work by phone and video so your family is not burdened with a commute.
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
Confidential consultation to understand your goals and the law that applies.
Strategy and records tailored to your situation.
Negotiation or court — we settle when we can and litigate when we must.
Resolution implemented correctly so you can move on.
What damages can a wrongful death claim recover in Texas?
Lost financial support and earning capacity, lost care and companionship, mental anguish, loss of inheritance, and, where gross negligence is proven, exemplary damages.
Are punitive damages possible?
Yes, when the death resulted from gross negligence — conduct showing conscious disregard for the safety of others. They are awarded on top of compensatory losses.
Do I have to travel to Austin from Cedar Park?
No. Our office is about 18 miles southeast on US-183, and we handle consultations and updates by phone and video.