If your loved one died because of someone else’s negligence, Florida law could allow you to hold them legally accountable. A Margate wrongful death lawyer from our team can help you understand your rights and take legal action in your case. We represent families who lost loved ones in a wide range of personal injury accidents and incidents.
A wrongful death attorney from GED Lawyers will discuss your legal options with you today for free. We provide free initial case consultations for family members of those who died because of another party’s carelessness or recklessness. Contact us today to get started.
What Damages Are Available in a Margate, FL, Wrongful Death Case?
Florida law clearly defines who can recover compensation in a wrongful death case. This is somewhat complex. For example, adult children only be compensated if the victim was their only surviving parent. Parents can only pursue certain types of damages if their adult child was not married or was their only surviving child.
If we handle your case, we will help you understand the damages potentially available based on the circumstances. In general, a surviving spouse, surviving parents, minor children, and other close relatives might be able to recover damages for:
- Loss of financial support
- Loss of services provided
- Emotional pain and suffering
In addition, some other types of damages are available based on the relationship with the victim. This could include:
- The surviving spouse can seek compensation for loss of companionship and emotional pain and suffering
- Minor children can recover for their loss of parental companionship, instruction, and guidance; adult children qualify if they have no surviving parents
- The estate or any survivor who has paid funeral and medical expenses can recover those costs
- Under some circumstances, the personal representative can seek additional compensation for heirs in the will based on the unique circumstances of the case
What Role Does a Wrongful Death Attorney Play in a Margate Claim or Lawsuit?
At GED Lawyers, our attorneys understand how important a wrongful death payout can be to a family. We fight for the best interests of surviving family members and seek compensation based on the recoverable damages as allowed under state law.
We represent families in various personal injury and wrongful death cases. Let us assess your case, and we can determine how we can help. A few of the case types we handle regularly include:
- Car crashes
- Motorcycle accidents
- Truck collisions
- Boating accidents
- Slip and falls
- Defective products
- Medical malpractice
Our recent case results include a number of seven-figure payouts for clients who lost a loved one and asked us to pursue justice for their families. This includes:
- $2,000,000 in a wrongful death settlement involving a man riding a scooter hit by a careless driver
- $1,200,000 verdict for the family of a child who died at a church
- $1,062,000 in arbitration for the family of a victim in a fatal bus accident
While we cannot make any guarantees about the outcome of your case, we know how to identify, gather, and present compelling evidence to show a wrongful death occurred and who is legally responsible for it.
We handle wrongful death cases based on contingency. We do not ask our clients to pay upfront expenses or fees. Our attorney’s fees always come from the money we recover in the case. If we do not win, we do not get paid.
Who Can File a Margate, FL, Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Under the Florida Wrongful Death Act, beginning with Section 768.16, lawmakers outline how this process works and who has the legal right to file these actions. The law limits who can file a lawsuit based on a victim’s relation to their personal representative.
Our team can help you identify who will file the case and represent your family as the personal representative. If that is you, we will work closely with you to pursue compensation for your family and get justice for your loved one.
How We Prove Negligence in a Margate, FL, Wrongful Death Case
To hold another party accountable for your loved one’s death, we need evidence to show they caused the accident or incident. We must document their negligence and how this led to the loss of the victim. There are four elements to negligence:
- Duty of care
- Breach of duty
- Causation
- Harm
All four must be present for us to win a case against the accused party. For example, imagine your loved one died in a motorcycle accident after the at-fault party ran a red light. All drivers have a duty to follow traffic laws, such as stopping at red lights. Failure to do so is a breach of this duty. That breach is often the proximate cause of a crash and injuries, including fatal ones.
When we have evidence to show negligence occurred, we can demand fair compensation from the at-fault party’s insurance carrier or sue the party directly in civil court.
Under Section 95.11 (4)(d), Florida law limits how long you have to file a wrongful death lawsuit to two years from the date of death. Exceptions could exist, so we urge you to contact us as soon as possible about your options.
Discuss Your Loved One’s Margate, FL, Wrongful Death With Our Team
GED Lawyers offers free legal consultations for families who lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence in Broward County, FL, and nearby areas. We represent families in these cases, seeking justice and fair compensation. Let us review your case and answer your questions for you today.
Contact us now online or via phone to get started.
