Wrongful Death

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Wrongful death is the death of a human being as the result of a wrongful act of another person. It is the basis for a lawsuit against the party or parties who caused the death filed on the behalf of the members of the family who have lost the company and support of the deceased. A lawsuit for wrongful death may be filed by the Personal Representative of the estate of the deceased. Florida law imposes a time limit in which a wrongful death lawsuit may be filed, so it is of great importance that you contact an attorney as soon as possible.

Seeking Justice

If you are coping with a loved one’s death, no amount of money can replace what you have lost. However, if your loved one died due to negligence of another person, you may have grounds for a wrongful death claim.

Causes of a wrongful death may include:

Car Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Boat and Jet-Ski Accidents
Truck Accidents
Medical Malpractice
Defective Drugs and Products
Slip & Fall Incidents
Vicious Dog Attacks

Those who cause the deaths of others due to negligence or wrongful actions may be held legally responsible. These parties can include individuals as well as business entities or even governmental agencies.

Entitlement

Under The Florida Wrongful Death Act, the following may be entitled to receive compensation in a wrongful death case:

Decedent’s Spouse
Decedent’s Children
Decedent’s Parents
Blood relatives who are dependent on the decedent for support or services
Adoptive brothers or sisters who are dependent on the decedent for support or services

Under The Florida Wrongful Death Act, the victim’s family may be entitled to the following types of damages:

Medical or Funeral Expenses
Loss of Income and Family Support
Emotional Pain and Suffering
Mental Anguish
Loss of companionship for the surviving spouse and children
Loss of parental guidance for surviving minor children

If you are a victim of a breach of contract or if you have been accused of breaching a contract, contact us today to schedule a time to talk about your legal concerns.

Seeking Justice

Entitlement

If you are a victim of a breach of contract or if you have been accused of breaching a contract, contact us today to schedule a time to talk about your legal concerns.

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