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What Qualifies as Wrongful Death?

Wrongful death is when an individual dies due to the negligence or misconduct of another person. As a result, family members of the deceased can seek damages as a way to compensate for their emotional and financial distress. Florida law allows for negligent entities involved in a wrongful death to be held legally responsible. The most common wrongful death instances are medical malpractice, car accidents, workplace accidents and injuries at birth. Click on the boxes below to find out more about each one.

This is when a medical professional’s actions or their inactions cause serious harm and result in the death of a patient.

Fatal car accidents can be the result of a driver’s negligence, road design defects, and/or car malfunctions.

Jobs that involve driving, flying, construction, or other employment that has increased hazards can result in death.

If you lost a baby during birth because of a mistake by your doctor, you may have a wrongful death case on your hands.

What are the Requirements?

There is a time limit to file a wrongful death lawsuit, so time is of the essence if you have recently lost a loved one as a result of someone else’s negligence. We recognize that a lawsuit is not going to bring your loved one back or take away the pain your loss has caused. Getting compensated for your suffering is about covering the financial costs incurred as a result of this unexpected tragedy. Economic expenses like medical bills, funeral costs, and loss of income of the deceased are all recoverable damages in a wrongful death lawsuit.

Why File a Lawsuit for Wrongful Death?

There is a time limit to file a wrongful death lawsuit, so time is of the essence if you have recently lost a loved one as a result of someone else’s negligence. We recognize that a lawsuit is not going to bring your loved one back or take away the pain your loss has caused. Getting compensated for your suffering is about covering the financial costs incurred as a result of this unexpected tragedy. Economic expenses like medical bills, funeral costs, and loss of income of the deceased are all recoverable damages in a wrongful death lawsuit.

Types of Damages

There are two types of damages for a wrongful death lawsuit – economic and non-economic damages.

Economic Damages

These monetary awards for surviving family cover the costs of financial support that is no longer available from the deceased. They are used to pay for medical expenses and future earnings.

Non-Economic Damages

These damages cover the intangible losses that result from a death. These include emotional support, the loss of love and the loss of companionship from a family member.

Our Attorneys Can Help

Wrongful death lawsuits are complicated, and it can be difficult to get a person or a corporation to admit any fault or wrongdoing.

Our Florida lawyers specialize in wrongful death cases and can walk you through the process of seeking restitution for the loss of a family member.

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