If so, our sincere condolences on your loss. Bearing the loss of a loved one is unimaginably difficult, particularly when the loss is due to someone else’s actions. In addition to everything else that must be taken care of, you also have to deal with certain financial and legal issues involved with the death. Having represented families for 39 years, we understand how difficult this time can be and will be honored to help you and your family cope with the most difficult of situations.

Wrongful death cases can be related to many different types of incidents, some examples include car/motorcycle or truck related fatalities, health care/nursing home fatalities, on-the- job fatalities, fatalities from falls on another’s property and Doctor or hospital mistakes. If you have lost a loved one and suspect that there is someone else responsible, please contact us for a free, confidential, no-obligation discussion about the facts of your loss.

Florida’s Wrongful Death laws provide that if your loved one’s death has been caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of any person or corporation, that person or corporation is liable for damages caused by the death. However, the law places limits on which loved ones are allowed to recover a settlement and, in certain claims, only the surviving spouse and dependent relatives are entitled to compensation. Noteworthy, Florida’s wrongful death laws require most claims related to accidental deaths to be filed within a period of two years of the date of the accident. Yet, you should not wait because in most cases there is physical evidence at the scene of the accident which needs to be preserved or witnesses who need to be interviewed while their memory is fresh. Failure to conduct an immediate investigation can negatively affect the outcome of the case. Wrongful death cases are very complex and require experienced legal advice. If you have lost a loved one and suspect that someone else is responsible, please contact us for a free, confidential, no-obligation discussion about the facts of your loss.

We immediately do an investigation and obtain information bearing on the liability of the case. We also retrieve certified copies all insurance policies which may provide coverage. If necessary, we assist you in probate matters and setting up an estate and having a personal representative appointed by the court. We stay in constant contact to keep you informed about the results of our investigations. Although no amount of money can ever hope to make up for the loss of a loved one, compensation and justice can help a family or survivor regain financial stability and peace of mind. If you have lost a loved one and suspect there is someone else responsible for your loss, please contact us for a free, confidential, no-obligation discussion about the facts of your case.

Wrongful death claims are typically filed by family members or beneficiaries of the deceased person. Generally, the Court appoints one family member to be the representative of the deceased’s estate and that person is the representative who the individual claims belonging to each survivor. The Court oversees the actions of the personal representative to make certain the personal representative is acting in the best interest of the each survivor. When you contact our firm, will assist you in determining who in your family is best qualified to be appointed the personal representative. If you have lost a loved one and suspect there is someone else responsible for your loss, please contact us for a free, confidential, no-obligation discussion about the facts.

The damages recoverable are determined to a larger degree by the nature of the relationship of the survivor to the decedent. For instance, a child’s damages include the loss of parental companionship, instruction, guidance and pain and suffering of the survivor for the loss of their loved one. A surviving spouse is entitled to recover loss of decedent’s support and services, loss of the decedent’s companionship, and his or her pain and suffering as a result of the loss. Additionally, the estate is entitled to recover medical and funeral expenses and loss of net accumulations of the estate. These are just some of the compensatory damages available in a wrongful death claim. Punitive damages may also be obtainable depending on the culpability of the wrongdoer. If you have lost a loved one and suspect there is someone else responsible for your loss, please contact us for a free, confidential, no-obligation discussion about the facts.