Jeffery Michael McNamee, 28, killed in small-plane crash near Odessa, Texas

A pilot from Colorado has died in a Texas crash of a single-engine plane that was used for aerial patrols of oil and gas fields. 28-year-old Jeffery Michael McNamee of Littleton, Colorado, died in Monday's crash near Odessa. Investigators are trying to discover the cause of the Cessna 172 crash which ended up burning in a field.  The wreckage was discovered when dispatchers lost contact with the pilot and sent another aircraft to search for the aircraft. Check back for more information on this crash as it becomes available.

What every family needs to know about Texas wrongful death claims

When someone is killed in a car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, or other kind of accident, family members left behind must cope with the tragedy as best they can. Many important decisions need to be made, and a wrongful death claim needs to be filed.

In Texas, a claim can be filed only by specific family members, but there are strict requirements and deadlines that must be met. It is critical to talk with a Texas wrongful death attorney to get the information and advice needed to move forward.