Losing a loved one is traumatizing. There is no way that we can overstate or empathize with the pain and heartache that you're going through at this time in your life. Further, to make matters worse, that family member may have been a contributor to your monthly bills, so now not only are you emotionally stressed, but so too are you financially strained. Losing an income earner can lead to fiscal ruin. It's hard to be prepared for the sudden loss of a loved one, especially due to another's negligence. In most wrongful death cases the Texas wrongful death statute of limitations gives plaintiffs a two (2) year window to file a lawsuit. Essentially, that means that the claim must be resolved within that two year period from the time of death OR a lawsuit must be filed within that two year period, since filing a lawsuit will extend the deadline further.