Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival in Houston, Texas
One of the questions we often get at our firm is who receives money after a wrongful death lawsuit. A tragedy in Houston has made this a crucial question because Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival in Houston, Texas, at NRG Park around 9:30 p.m. killed eight people and injured hundreds. Friday, November 5, after concertgoers surged toward the stage during the rapper’s headlining set. The dead ranged in age from 14 to 27 years old. Twenty-five people were hospitalized; the youngest patient is just ten years old. Some people appear to have been trampled, authorities said. About 50,000 people attended the show.
NRG Park
Losing a loved one is complex, and a tragedy can profoundly impact your life. If you or your family were injured at Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival in Houston, Texas, at NRG Park, call us at Houston Injury Lawyers, PLLC. We care about your health and well-being. The first order of business is for our clients to get better and get back into everyday life. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you recover from all your injuries. A wrongful death attorney can also help you recover from pain and suffering, medical costs, funeral costs, lost wages, and other financial losses caused by a death of a loved one.
Texas Rules
The list of people who can get money from a wrongful death claim depends on various factors. The most prominent people are children, adopted children, spouses, and parents. Usually, a Texas judge or jury can consider dividing the compensation among the recipients. It is also important to remember that siblings and other distant relatives cannot file a wrongful death action under Texas rules. One of the major disputes in a criminal death action is splitting compensation between adult family members.
Several factors determine the fair division of compensation between the family members. The three factors that are considered are
(1) whether the family members are capable of being fair while dividing compensation,
(2) whether the family won’t divide compensation without dispute, and
(3) If the family will allow their attorneys to work together to split the compensation.
Guardian Ad Litem
Lastly, a Guardian Ad Litem (“GAL”) appointment may be necessary if the hefty settlement or judgment recipient is under 18. Courts appoint a person as GAL for children because they know they aren’t old enough to act in their financial interest. A GAL is supposed to make sure that a child is pretty represented to receive a fair amount of compensation from a wrongful death case.
If you or anyone you know has been a wrongful death victim, please call us and talk to the lawyers at Houston Area Injury Lawyers, PLLC, who can help you navigate this issue and answer any questions. If you would like to speak to someone about your situation or for a free consultation, call our office at (713) 366-HURT (4878)—
