Suffering the loss of a loved one can be one life’s most difficult challenges.  Each year, hundreds of Texans lose their lives as the result of someone’s negligence in trucking accidents, auto accidents, workplace accidents, or as the result of defective products or premises conditions.  As an attorney with over 13 years of practicing in Texas, Samuel Reyes has been trusted by numerous families* in their most difficult time to pursue legal claims for the wrongful death of their loved one. From the firm’s initial investigation and witness interviews to the determination of appropriate legal causes of action and responsible parties, the firm will prioritize clients’ needs and tailor each representation to the specific characteristics and circumstances of your case.

After determining the responsible parties, a lawsuit is filed against them naming them as defendants, typically in State District Court. As in all civil cases, the attorneys will then conduct discovery, which is the process by which all relevant evidence is obtained from all parties involved. This can involve written questions, requests for the production of documents, photos, videos, and other tangible evidence, site or product inspections, and sworn depositions of the parties and witnesses.

Attorney Reyes may then retain experts to consult with on particular issues in your case and/or to have them testify on the matter in court. The court may order mediation in an attempt to have the case settle or hear dispositive motions by the parties. If the case does not settle and is not dismissed, it will proceed to trial.
In June of 2019, Samuel Reyes, as lead counsel, obtained a judgment in the amount of $41,076,000.00 in a wrongful death products liability case in Hidalgo County. After the defense filed a Motion for New Trial, the case was subsequently settled for a confidential amount. Samuel currently has an active wrongful death practice serving as lead counsel in numerous wrongful death cases currently in litigation in State District Courts of as of March 2023.