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A wrongful death attorney in Florida can help you get justice if you lose a loved one. Any death is a tragedy, but when someone else’s negligence caused the victim’s passing, it can become devastating for an entire family. However, in most cases, close relatives are entitled to pursue damages.
Only certain family members are entitled to pursue compensation, and there is a time limit to present a wrongful death claim, so it is important to talk to an experienced wrongful death attorney. Our legal team at Viles & Beckman can answer all your questions and provide the legal support you may need during these difficult moments.
Definition of Wrongful Death in Florida
Florida personal injury attorneys from Viles & Beckman explain that it is considered wrongful death when a person dies due to another party’s negligence. In most cases, the victim’s death also represents financial hardship for the surviving family members.
If you lost a loved one and want to pursue damages, these are some important things you need to consider.
- Not any family member is entitled. Only certain family members are entitled to pursue damages for a loved one’s wrongful death, which in most cases are spouses, adult children, and parents. The victim’s legal representative might also be entitled to file a legal claim.
- Your loved one’s death should be caused by negligence. Your attorney can conduct a private investigation to prove the defendant’s negligence caused the wrongful death. And if there is more than one at-fault party, your attorney can pursue damages from all of them.
- There is a monetary loss associated with the death. Your wrongful death claim should include proof of the financial consequences of your loved one’s departure. And in the case of non-economic damages, your attorney can assist you in calculating an appropriate amount.
- Wrongful death is not a criminal charge. It is worth noting that a wrongful death claim does not punish the person responsible for criminal charges. But it aims to compensate the surviving family members for their loved one’s loss.
An experienced wrongful death attorney can explain in detail what wrongful death is and deal with every legal aspect of your case so you can recover from your loss and spend time with your family.
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Cases Where You Can Pursue Wrongful Death Damages
People in Florida are exposed to all types of risks, and unfortunately, many accidents end with wrongful death. Wrongful death can happen as a result of accidents but also as a result of other forms of negligence, for instance, medical malpractice.
These are some of the reasons behind most wrongful death cases:
Talk to a wrongful death lawyer to determine if you have a wrongful death case.
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Compensation You Can Pursue in a Wrongful Death Claim
A wrongful death claim is similar in many ways to a personal injury case. For instance, you can pursue economic and non-economic damages in both. Even though Punitive damages may be available, only a Florida court can assign an amount.
However, your wrongful death lawyer can help you calculate compensatory damages that include economic and non-economic damages. These are some of the most common damages we usually recover for our clients:
- Funerary cost
- Emergency room visits
- Medical bills
- Surgeries
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of inheritance
- Psychological injuries
- Your loved one’s pain and suffering
Every case is different, and the damages you can recover may differ. Keep a record of all your expenses and call a wrongful death lawyer to pursue compensation.
Click To ContactWhat Can a Wrongful Death Attorney Do for My Case?
Having an attorney by your side can help you navigate the claim process with relative ease. The aftermath of losing a loved one can be a complicated moment that can only get worse when the funerary bills arrive. But an experienced law firm such as Viles & Beckman can help you in many ways.
Conducting a Private Investigation
Depending on the circumstances of your loved one’s wrongful death, an attorney can gather evidence to support your case. We can visit the accident scene and contact and interview witnesses. Our legal team can also contact experts in many fields, such as medical professionals, to act as qualified witnesses.
Calculating Damages for Your Loved One’s Wrongful Death
Calculating appropriate compensation for a loved one’s wrongful death can be challenging, particularly right after their passing. A legal representative can collect the victim’s hospital bills and funerary costs. Still, an experienced legal firm can also calculate an amount for your relative’s pain and suffering and your psychological injuries from losing a loved one.
Pursue Damages on Your Behalf
One of the most important reasons to hire an attorney to handle your legal case is the opportunity to stay close to your family when they most need it. Our lawyers can take care of every aspect of filing your claim, such as managing paperwork or contacting the responsible party, while you try to find peace with your family after their loss.
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Time Limit for a Florida Wrongful Death Claim
It is important to call your lawyer as soon as possible because the Florida Statute of limitations for wrongful death cases is two years. But this period can change due to many different reasons, and if you miss the date, your claim won’t be accepted.
Negotiating a financial agreement is often better than taking the responsible parties to court. However, your attorney needs as much time as you can give them to investigate the accident and build a solid case.
Wrongful Death Attorneys Ready to Help
A wrongful death in the family can bring terrible sorrow, but also unexpected and expensive medical and funerary bills. If you lost a loved one, but the cause was another party’s negligence, you might be entitled to pursue damages.
Our wrongful death lawyers are ready to hear your case and answer all your questions about your legal situation. Contact us now and schedule a strategic consultation -free of charge- with a Viles & Beckman Law professional to determine the best way to recover compensation for your loved one’s wrongful death.
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