Florida Wrongful Death Lawyers
Losing a loved one is devastating. Death caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions becomes even more painful than usual. Although nothing can bring your loss back, Florida law grants families the right to seek justice through wrongful death litigation.
You should immediately contact an experienced Florida wrongful death lawyer because your family member’s passing might have resulted from another person’s careless actions or misconduct. Our team at Dennis Hernandez Injury Attorneys has guided hundreds of families throughout Florida in their pursuit of justice and compensation after their tragic loss. We’re ready to help you.
What Qualifies as a Wrongful Death in Florida?
Florida’s Wrongful Death Act establishes that a wrongful death occurs through negligence or wrongful acts or defaults or contract breaches. A death qualifies as wrongful when someone’s careless or intentional actions result in death according to basic principles.
Common examples include:
- Workplace Accidents – Especially in construction, transportation, and law enforcement.
- Car Crashes – Often caused by distracted, impaired, or reckless drivers.
- Medical Errors – When a healthcare provider’s mistake results in a fatal outcome.
- Falls – Caused by unsafe property conditions or defective products.
- Drownings – Due to inadequate pool safety or supervision.
How Are Wrongful Death Claims Handled in Florida?
The Florida law permits only the personal representative of the deceased estate to initiate wrongful death legal proceedings. The representative fulfills duties for both the estate and surviving family members who could include:
- Spouse
- Children
- Parents
- Dependent relatives or adoptive siblings
The state of Florida gives families two years after death to initiate wrongful death lawsuits. Your ability to seek justice will expire when the specified period ends. To succeed in a wrongful death claim, you need to establish three essential points:
- The at-fault party had a legal duty – For example, drivers must follow traffic laws, doctors must meet medical standards, and property owners must maintain safe premises.
- That duty was breached – The person or entity failed to act with reasonable care.
- The breach caused the death – The fatal injuries were a direct result of the negligent or wrongful act.
What Are Damages in a Florida Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Under Florida law, both the estate of the deceased and the surviving family members have the right to obtain compensation. These may include:
- Damages for the Estate
- Lost wages and benefits the deceased would have earned.
- Loss of potential savings or “net accumulations.”
- Medical and funeral costs are paid by the estate.
- Damages for the Survivors.
- Loss of financial support and services.
- Loss of companionship, guidance, and protection.
- Emotional and mental suffering.
- Medical or funeral expenses paid by a family member.
Where can I Get Help from Experienced Florida Wrongful Death Attorneys?
The difficult and unclear nature of this period makes it difficult for us to understand at Dennis Hernandez Injury Attorneys. We handle all aspects of your case, including:
- We collect evidence to demonstrate negligence.
- We negotiate directly with insurance companies.
- We construct an effective defense to ensure the responsible parties receive appropriate accountability.
Our firm refuses to accept immediate settlements from lawyers who prefer them. We will continue to fight for your full compensation through court proceedings if needed to obtain the maximum amount your family needs.
The lawyers at Dennis Hernandez Injury Attorneys will be your support throughout this process. Our team of attorneys exists to help you find solutions and achieve justice, and defend your future following a fatal loss.
Call us at 855-LAW-DENNIS or fill in the FREE CASE EVALUATION form on our website to get started on your case.
