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Fighting for Spouses & Loved Ones After a Serious Injury
When a person is seriously injured, the damage doesn’t stop with them. Spouses, children, and other close family members often face overwhelming emotional and financial burdens.
Marriages are strained, households are disrupted, and family life may never look the same again.
These are known as spouse and family damages.
Lawyers sometimes call this “loss of consortium,” which is the legal term for losing the care, support, companionship, or intimacy of a loved one. Whatever you call it, the effect on families is real—and it deserves full compensation.
At The Law Offices of Matthew M. Vincent, we recognize that every injury has a ripple effect.
As an experienced spouse and family damages lawyer, Matthew M. Vincent helps families like yours prove the true impact of these losses and fight for fair compensation so you can move forward.
When you hire Matthew, you get Matthew. He limits his caseload so he can personally oversee each family damages case from start to finish.
99% Win Success Rate & Over $40 Million Recovered for Personal Injury Clients
What To Do If Your Family Has Been Affected
If your spouse or loved one has been seriously injured, the steps you take now can protect both their recovery and your rights as a family:
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Get medical help right away. Your loved one’s health and safety come first, and medical records document their injuries.
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Document how life has changed. Write down or record examples of how the injury has disrupted your relationship, daily routines, and family life. These are valuable evidence in your case.
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Be cautious with insurance adjusters. They often use recorded statements to minimize or deny non-economic damages.
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Talk to an experienced spouse and family damages attorney. Matthew M. Vincent knows how to prove the value of these losses and develop a strategy to fight for the full value of your claim.
Learn more in our FAQ section or contact us for a free consultation.
Types of Cases That Involve Spouse & Family Damages
Matthew has represented families in a wide range of spouse and family damages cases, helping them recover for the loss of support and companionship caused by:
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Serious car, truck, or motorcycle accidents that cause long-term disabilities or paralysis
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Slip and fall accidents leaving a spouse or parent unable to work or participate in family life
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Dog bite injuries that cause trauma, disfigurement, and lasting emotional distress
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Product defect cases where a dangerous product changes a family’s future and stability
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Wrongful death cases where a spouse, parent, or close family member is tragically taken away
Families affected by these situations may also want to review our Wrongful Death and Product Defects pages.
Common Family Impacts After a Serious Injury
An accident doesn’t just hurt the victim—it hurts everyone who loves them. Families may experience:
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Loss of companionship and intimacy between spouses
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Loss of parental guidance for children when a parent is injured
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Loss of household services like cooking, cleaning, and childcare
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Emotional distress from watching a loved one suffer
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Financial strain when one spouse can no longer work
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Grief and trauma in wrongful death cases
If your marriage or family life has been disrupted by an accident, you may be entitled to compensation for these losses.
How Matthew M. Vincent Protects Spouses & Families
Insurance companies often undervalue family damages, treating them as secondary rather than real losses. As a dedicated loss of consortium lawyer, Matthew helps families prove the real value of emotional and household losses by:
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Proving liability: Showing insurers--and a jury, if necessary--how the other party’s negligence caused the injury that disrupted family life.
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Documenting impact: Using medical records, expert witnesses, and family testimony to demonstrate the changes in your household.
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Maximizing compensation: Pursuing damages for loss of care, support, companionship, and vital household contributions.
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Personal involvement: Matthew keeps a small caseload so he can personally advocate for every spouse and family member he represents.
With Matthew's dedication and proven results, your family can move forward with greater stability, security, and peace of mind about the future.
Causes of Spouse & Family Damages and the Compensation You May Recover
Spouse and family damages arise when a serious injury changes the daily life of an entire household. These cases recognize the hidden toll on spouses, children, and loved ones who lose the care, support, companionship, and stability they once relied on before their loved one was injured.
Common causes include catastrophic car accidents, truck accidents, or motorcycle crashes; slip and fall accidents that leave a loved one unable to work or participate in family life; dog bite injuries that cause lasting trauma and disfigurement; and defective products that suddenly change a family’s future.
In many cases, these hardships are entirely preventable—the result of another party’s negligence, unsafe conditions, or failure to warn about risks. Proving the cause of the injury is critical, because it not only establishes accountability but also shows the full scope of losses a family has endured.
Spouses and family members may be entitled to significant compensation. This can include damages for loss of companionship, affection, and intimacy; reimbursement for household services the injured person once provided; recovery for emotional distress caused by watching a loved one suffer; and financial support for children who lose parental guidance.
Families may also pursue claims for lost wages, long-term medical care, and related expenses when the injured spouse or parent can no longer work or contribute to the household. In cases involving wrongful death, additional damages may be available to address the catastrophic loss of life.
By documenting the direct injuries and ripple effects on family relationships, Matthew M. Vincent builds compelling cases that prove the value of spouse and family damages and pursue the maximum compensation available.
Serving Clients Across Texas & California
With offices in Weatherford and Temecula, Matthew M. Vincent represents spouses and families across both states.
Many spouse and family damages cases can be handled virtually, so your family can focus on recovery while Matthew and his team handle the legal side.
See the list of major cities we serve in Texas and California.
Frequently Asked Questions About Spouse & Family Damages
What are spouse and family damages?
They are the losses family members experience when an injury changes household life. Lawyers often call this “loss of consortium.”
Who can recover these damages?
Typically, a spouse. In some cases, children may also be able to recover damages for loss of parental care and guidance.
Do these apply in wrongful death cases?
Yes. Families may pursue both economic and non-economic damages after a wrongful death.
How do you prove these damages?
Evidence may include medical records, expert testimony, and statements from family, friends, or counselors about the impact on your relationships and daily life
How long do I have to file a claim?
For more questions, visit our full FAQ page.
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Schedule Your Free Consultation with a Spouse & Family Damages Lawyer
If your family has been impacted by a serious injury, don’t wait. Insurance companies move quickly to minimize claims, and the emotional toll on families is undervalued. Call 1-855-893-7500 or complete our contact form below.
Call The Law Offices of Matthew M. Vincent today to schedule a free consultation. We’ll listen to your story, explain your options, and fight for the compensation your family deserves.