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Georgetown, TX Wrongful Death Lawyer
When a family loses someone to another’s negligence, the grief is compounded by hard practical questions about the future. If your loved one died in Georgetown, SMB Law, PC helps your family understand its rights and pursue accountability with care and patience. An experienced Georgetown wrongful death lawyer can explain who may recover and what the law provides, in plain terms and without pressure. Shane has helped Central Texas families for over two decades and personally handles these sensitive cases himself.
Georgetown wrongful death matters arise from I-35 and SH-130 crashes, workplace incidents, and other preventable events. We handle the demanding investigative work — preserving evidence and identifying every responsible party — while your family focuses on each other.
Where a Georgetown wrongful death case is filed
As the Williamson County seat, Georgetown hears these cases at the Williamson County Justice Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Street. Handling the claim in the county where your family lives can spare you travel during an exhausting time.
Two claims after a negligent death
Texas actually recognizes two separate claims, and a Georgetown family often has both. The wrongful death claim compensates the surviving spouse, children, and parents for their own losses — lost financial support, lost companionship, and mental anguish. The separate survival claim belongs to the estate and recovers what your loved one personally suffered before death, including medical expenses and conscious pain. Both generally must be brought within two years, and pursuing them together is usually what makes a family whole.
Working with us from Georgetown
Our downtown Austin office is about 30 miles south of Georgetown, a 35-to-40-minute drive on I-35. We meet by phone or video and come to you when that is what helps.
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.
Fatal wrecks on the Georgetown corridor
When I-35’s worst outcomes happen, families face TxDPS investigations, commercial insurers, and reconstruction questions all at once. Texas law gives the surviving spouse, children, and parents the wrongful-death claim, and the estate a separate survival claim for what the loved one endured.
Williamson County cases are heard at the Justice Center — in Georgetown itself. Both claims generally carry a two-year deadline, but the evidence race starts immediately: reconstruction data, camera footage, and carrier records don’t wait.
Injuries in Georgetown often overlap with other collisions; we also represent people hurt in being hit by a car, a trucking accident case, and motorcycle collision claims, backed by our Austin wrongful death practice.
Frequently asked questions
Where is a Georgetown wrongful-death case filed?
Williamson County District Court at the Justice Center in Georgetown. For interstate crashes, TxDPS’s reconstruction file becomes central evidence — we obtain it, and challenge it where needed.
What is the difference between a wrongful death and a survival claim?
A wrongful death claim compensates surviving family for their own losses. A survival claim, brought for the estate, recovers what the deceased suffered before death.
Who receives the proceeds of a survival claim?
Survival-claim proceeds pass through the estate to its heirs or beneficiaries, unlike wrongful death proceeds, which go to the qualifying family members directly.
Do I have to travel to Austin from Georgetown?
No. Our office is about 30 miles south on I-35, and we handle consultations and updates by phone and video.