In Texas, not all family members are permitted to pursue a claim for wrongful death. In addition, each family member is considered to be a separate claimant, rather than the family itself serving as the overall claimant. This means that any settlement awarded must be divided amongst them individually, with the exact percentage depending on the extent of their specific damages.

While negligence and responsibility are equally apportioned in a wrongful death claim, the damages are not. That means the value of these damages can differ greatly for beneficiaries depending on both monetary and non-monetary factors.

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