A “wrongful death” or “accidental death” occurs when a person dies as the result of his or her caused by the negligence of another.
In Florida, wrongful death claims are governed by Florida Statute 768, also known as the “Florida Wrongful Death Act” which determines who may make a claim and certain procedures that must be followed when asserting a wrongful death claim. Generally, a victim’s children, surviving wife or husband or next of kin can seek a wrongful death action. However, Chapter 768 creates certain exceptions that must be considered.
Wrongful death claims arise in a variety of situations, including, but not limited to, car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, property negligence, medical malpractice and other forms of general negligence. However, wrongful death may arise from intentional actions as well. For example, a negligent driver that kills someone can be found liable for wrongful death; as well as an individual that purposely causes a victim injury that ultimately results in death.
The surviving family members may be able to recover losses such as loss of future wages, medical expenses prior to death, and loss of companionship for the family member that has died as a result of the negligence of another.
If believe that a loved one was victim of wrongful or accidental death, our attorneys are pleased to offer a free consultation to discuss your case. We represent clients throughout the State of Florida. We have offices in Fort Lauderdale and Moore Haven, Florida. To contact a lawyer at our firm, call (954) 591-8261. You may also contact us by e-mail at info@truebloodlawgroup.com or by submitting your contact information here.