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Round Rock, TX Wrongful Death Lawyer
Losing a family member because someone else was careless is a sudden, unfair kind of grief — and it often arrives with financial shock on top of the loss. If your loved one died in Round Rock because of another party’s negligence, SMB Law, PC can explain your family’s rights under Texas law and carry the legal weight while you grieve. A steady Round Rock wrongful death lawyer can explain your family’s rights and take on the process with patience. Shane M. Boasberg has helped Central Texas families for more than twenty years and personally handles these claims with the care they deserve.
Round Rock wrongful death cases often trace back to crashes on I-35 or the SH-130 tollway, incidents at the area’s warehouses and job sites, or preventable medical errors. Whatever the cause, the first questions are the same: who may bring a claim, and against whom.
Where a Round Rock wrongful death case is filed
Round Rock sits primarily in Williamson County, so a wrongful death suit is generally filed with the Williamson County District Clerk at the Justice Center in Georgetown. Many claims resolve through negotiation before trial, but we prepare each one as if it will be tried.
Who can bring a Texas wrongful death claim
Texas is specific about who may file. The right belongs to the surviving spouse, children, and parents of the person who died — not siblings, and not more distant relatives. Those family members can file together or individually, and if none files within three months, the estate’s executor or administrator may bring the claim unless the family asks them not to. A separate ‘survival’ claim, brought for the estate, covers what your loved one endured before death. Claims generally must be filed within two years.
Working with us from Round Rock
Our office is about 20 miles south in downtown Austin, a 25-to-35-minute drive down I-35. For grieving families we keep the process low-burden, meeting by phone or video and coming to you when that 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 crashes on Round Rock roads
The corridor data behind Round Rock’s crash problem is sobering: a single intersection — A.W. Grimes & Louis Henna Boulevard — produced 53 crashes and 26 injuries in 2025, ranking #3 in the entire state. When the worst happens on I-35, US-79, or the Louis Henna corridor, Texas law gives the family a path to accountability.
A Texas wrongful-death claim may be brought by the surviving spouse, children, or parents, and the estate can bring a separate survival claim for the loved one’s own damages. Both generally must be filed within two years.
A serious crash in Round Rock rarely fits a single label — SMB Law, PC also handles being hit by a car, a trucking accident case, and motorcycle collision claims, and you can learn more from our Austin wrongful death attorneys.
Frequently asked questions
Who can bring a wrongful-death claim in Texas?
The surviving spouse, children, and parents — individually or together. If none files within three months, the estate’s executor may. The estate can also bring a survival claim for what your loved one endured. Both paths generally carry a two-year deadline.
Who is allowed to file a wrongful death claim in Texas?
Only the surviving spouse, children, and parents of the person who died. If none files within three months, the estate’s representative may file unless the family requests otherwise.
Is there a separate claim for the estate?
Yes. A survival claim, brought on behalf of the estate, recovers what your loved one suffered before death, such as medical bills and conscious pain.
Do I have to travel to Austin from Round Rock?
No. Our office is about 20 miles south on I-35, and we handle consultations and updates by phone and video.