Oklahoma City Wrongful Death Attorneys
Standing with Families Facing Loss
Losing a loved one because of someone else’s negligence is one of the hardest moments any family can endure. In Oklahoma, the law provides a way for surviving families to pursue justice through a wrongful death claim. These claims allow you to hold negligent individuals, corporations, or entities accountable and to recover compensation that helps secure your family’s future.
At J. Alexander Law Firm, we take that responsibility seriously.
Led by Marine Corps veteran Josh Alexander, our firm combines compassion with trial-tested advocacy to protect Oklahoma families. From investigating the cause of death to guiding you through wrongful death and survival actions, we handle the legal process from start to finish so you can focus on your family.
Why Families Choose J. Alexander Law Firm
- Focused on High-Stakes Cases – We represent families in serious matters where the outcome has a lasting impact.
- Complete Legal Support – From probate and survival actions to trial, we cover every step so nothing falls through the cracks.
- Compassion Paired with Strength – We approach these cases with the empathy families need and the determination defendants respect.
- No Fees Unless We Win – We shoulder the risk so you can pursue justice without financial burden.
Call (214) 206-3264 or contact us online for a FREE consultation. We represent families across OKC, Oklahoma County, and beyond.
Who Can Be Held Liable for a Wrongful Death?
The starting point in any wrongful death case is liability. In Oklahoma, a wrongful death claim may be filed when another party’s negligence or wrongful act causes a preventable death.
Potential defendants can include:
- Negligent Drivers – When fatal crashes involve drunk, distracted, or reckless motorists.
- Trucking & Commercial Companies – Employers responsible for unsafe drivers, poorly maintained vehicles, or overworked employees.
- Property Owners – Landlords, businesses, or venues that ignore hazards or fail to provide adequate security.
- Manufacturers – Companies that produce or sell defective products, machinery, or medical devices.
- Government Entities – Municipal or state agencies that fail to maintain safe roads or facilities (special notice deadlines apply).
Our role is to identify every party that may bear responsibility and pursue claims against them all. This often requires working with investigators, accident reconstruction experts, and medical professionals to show exactly how negligence caused the loss.
Wrongful Death vs. Survival Actions
Oklahoma law recognizes two distinct claims:
- Wrongful Death Claims – Filed by the estate’s personal representative for the benefit of surviving family. These claims compensate for funeral and burial costs, medical bills related to the fatal injury, the loss of financial support and benefits, and the emotional toll of grief, mental anguish, and loss of companionship. Surviving spouses may also recover for loss of consortium.
- Survival Actions – Filed on behalf of the decedent’s estate to recover damages the person themselves would have been entitled to if they had survived. This includes pre-death medical expenses, the conscious pain and suffering endured before passing, lost earnings between the injury and death, and, in cases of gross negligence, punitive damages meant to punish wrongful conduct.
Both actions can and often should be pursued together. Wrongful death ensures the family is compensated for their loss, while survival actions ensure the decedent’s suffering and final expenses are not overlooked.
What Compensation Looks Like
Compensation in wrongful death cases is about addressing both the financial strain and the human impact:
- For Families (Wrongful Death): Replacement of lost income, loss of companionship, grief, and funeral expenses.
- For the Estate (Survival Action): Medical bills, conscious pain and suffering, lost earnings before death.
- Punitive Damages: In rare cases involving reckless or intentional misconduct, courts may award additional damages to punish wrongdoing.
At J. Alexander Law Firm, we work with economists and medical experts to calculate the full extent of damages, not just immediate bills, but the long-term financial and emotional toll on a family.
Deadlines for Filing
Oklahoma law sets strict time limits on these claims:
- Wrongful Death: Must generally be filed within two years of the date of death.
- Survival Actions: Typically follow the same two-year deadline, though nuances can apply depending on probate.
- Government Claims: If the death involved a government vehicle, facility, or employee, a formal notice of claim may need to be filed within as little as 90 days.
Missing these deadlines can bar recovery entirely. Early legal action not only protects your right to file but also ensures vital evidence is preserved before it disappears.
How J. Alexander Law Firm Supports Families
We know wrongful death cases are about more than legal arguments — they’re about protecting families in crisis. When you choose our firm, you can expect:
- Guidance in Probate: Helping with the appointment of a personal representative so the right party can file the claim.
- Thorough Investigation: Gathering accident reports, medical records, witness testimony, and expert opinions.
- Identifying Liable Parties: Pursuing all avenues of recovery — from individual defendants to corporations and insurers.
- Strategic Case Building: Combining evidence, expert analysis, and legal strategy to maximize recovery.
- Trial-Ready Advocacy: Preparing every case for court, so insurers and defendants know we won’t settle for less than what’s fair.
Our role is to shoulder the legal burden while giving families space to grieve and begin healing.
Call for a Free Consultation: (214) 206-3264
If you’ve lost a loved one in OKC due to someone else’s negligence, you don’t have to face the next steps alone. At J. Alexander Law Firm, we fight for families across Oklahoma County and beyond.
Call (214) 206-3264 or contact us online to begin your free consultation. Se habla español.
