Keara Joelyn Brown, 11, dies after falling from oil field pump jack near Borger in Hutchinson County, Texas

A 10-year-old girl died after falling from an oil field pump jack at about 6 p.m. Saturday. According to Hutchinson County sheriff's Capt. Jerry Langwell, the accident occurred near a residence northeast of Borger. Adults who were with the girl when she fell attempted to revive her, but she died en route to a hospital. We'll update this story as more information 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.