When someone else’s careless or reckless actions cause another to lose their life, the victim’s loved ones have a legal right to pursue wrongful death damages. Our Pompano Beach wrongful death lawyer handles these cases regularly, and we are ready to help you pursue justice for the passing of your loved one.
You can speak to a wrongful death attorney from Ged Lawyers today about your legal rights and options. We provide free legal case assessments in Pompano Beach. You do not have to wonder whether your family has a case against the at-fault party. We are here to help.
Damages Recoverable in a Pompano Beach Wrongful Death Case
Florida Statutes § 768.21 defines the damages available from a successful wrongful death case in Florida. The types of damages your family can recover depend on the facts of your case and the losses your family suffered as a result of your loved one’s passing.
Some examples of recoverable damages in these cases include:
- Medical bills related to their accident and injuries
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Lost income and benefits from the date of injury to the date of death
The compensation for these expenses generally goes to the estate, distributed according to the will or another estate plan. Individual family members can also recover compensation, such as:
- Loss of parental love and guidance
- Loss of companionship and other emotional losses suffered by the spouse
- Medical and funeral expenses that surviving family members paid
- Mental anguish
There may be other damages that are recoverable in your case. When you come to our firm, we will analyze your case and take note of all the losses you suffered.
Trust Your Pompano Beach Wrongful Death Case to Ged Lawyers
Ged Lawyers represents families who lost loved ones in Pompano Beach negligence accidents. If someone else caused your loved one’s injuries and death, you may have a strong case for financial recovery. Your family deserves to take legal action and hold the liable party accountable for the harm they caused.
Our attorneys understand how important financial recovery is to your family when it comes to wrongful death cases. We know no amount of money will stop the pain of losing a beloved family member, but it can reduce the financial struggle and frustration you’re feeling.
Our case results include several $1 million+ payouts for families who lost a loved one because of someone else’s carelessness, such as:
- $2,000,000 settlement for a man killed in a vehicle versus scooter accident
- $1,200,000 verdict in the wrongful death of a child who died at church
- $1,062,000 won in arbitration for a wrongful death that occurred in a bus accident
While these results do not reflect any possible outcome in your case, they show that our attorneys know how to develop a compelling case and recover damages for our clients. Let us review your case and explain how we can help your family with no upfront fees.
Filing a Pompano Beach Wrongful Death Case
The personal representative or executor of the victim’s estate can pursue a wrongful death case when the victim died from an injury that a negligent party caused. Generally, a wrongful death case is possible when a party who suffered a personal injury dies before they file a lawsuit in the case.
Only the victim’s personal representative can file a wrongful death action in Pompano Beach. Often, the decedent names a personal representative in their will. If they do not have a will, the courts may name a representative.
While the estate and immediate family members receive the proceeds of the case, they cannot file the action and represent the family unless they are also the personal representative. This might be a spouse, parent, or another immediate family member. However, it could be someone else who is not an heir or direct family relation.
Pursuing Compensation in a Pompano Beach Wrongful Death Case
You need evidence to file successful wrongful death claims or win at trial. Our team handles these investigations and details how the accused party’s negligence caused the victim’s injuries and death.
We gather evidence to show what happened, who was involved, the injuries suffered, and the financial costs paid by the victim and their family. When we represent a family in a Pompano Beach case, we handle all aspects of building a compelling case and holding the at-fault party responsible, whether that requires negotiating a settlement, going to arbitration, or taking the case to trial.
We want our clients to be able to return to work, grieve, and take care of themselves and one another. They need to focus on their everyday lives. We will handle the legal case from start to finish.
Don’t Wait Too Long to Get a Wrongful Death Lawyer Involved in Your Case
We encourage families to contact our team as soon as possible. We like to get started gathering evidence quickly after an incident. Sometimes, crucial evidence disappears within a few days or weeks after an accident. Knowing about the case early allows us to preserve the most evidence to build a strong case.
If your loved one suffered catastrophic injuries or they passed away from their injuries, reach out to us to discuss your options as soon as you can. You may have up to two years to file a wrongful death action per Florida Statutes § 95.11(4)(d). However, exceptions exist, and you could have less time, too.
Discuss Your Case With the Ged Lawyers Pompano Beach Team for Free Today
Ged Lawyers provides free case consultations for families whose loved ones died in Pompano Beach due to someone else’s carelessness or recklessness. We will discuss your case, legal options, and how we can help during a complimentary assessment.
Contact us today by calling or completing our online contact form.
