The unexpected loss of a loved one can devastate a family emotionally and financially. If you’ve lost someone due to another’s negligent or intentional behavior, please accept our condolences.
At Ged Lawyers, our Panama City Beach wrongful death lawyers have extensive experience with Florida laws pertaining to cases such as yours. Our Panama City Beach personal injury lawyers invite you to contact our legal team for a free case review to determine if pursuing a compensation settlement or verdict may be a viable option.
Is Your Family Eligible to Pursue a Wrongful Death Settlement or Verdict in Panama City Beach?
To pursue a wrongful death claim in Florida, the plaintiff must prove the following conditions, per Florida Statutes § 768.19:
- The defendant’s “wrongful act, negligence, default, or breach of contract or warranty” caused a wrongful death.
- The wrongful action would have allowed your loved one to seek damages for their injury if they had survived.
- The decedent’s family members suffered losses due to the death.
Circumstances Affecting Compensation for a Wrongful Death
After a wrongful death, you and your family may receive a compensation settlement from the liable party’s insurance company. Whether you are eligible for a payout (and how much that payout may be) depends on the circumstances and costs associated with your case, such as:
- The decedent’s age at the time of death, as a younger person would have had more years to contribute to your family financially
- Income level, as the family of one who earned more and whose future earnings were expected to be high has a larger amount to replace than the family of someone with a lower-paying job
- Loss of benefits, inheritance, and other types of financial support typically provided to or expected to be provided to family members
- Medical expenses associated with the fatal injury
- Funeral and burial expenses
- The context surrounding the cause of death, should the negligence or intentional act have been particularly egregious
- Loss of consortium, companionship, and guidance
- Pain and suffering experienced by the decedent before their death
- Emotional trauma, depression, and anxiety experienced by family members
Speaking with a Panama City Beach wrongful death attorney who is knowledgeable about your case and the circumstances of your loved one’s life and death may help to clarify the scope of what you can expect in the form of a payout. Contact us today at Ged Lawyers to learn more.
How a Panama City Beach Wrongful Death Lawyer Can Help Your Family
If you don’t know the details of Florida’s wrongful death laws, you may have difficulty dealing with the lawyers representing the defendant’s insurance company and preparing a successful claim for compensation. Working with a personal injury attorney experienced in these laws can be advantageous when protecting your family’s financial future.
Our Panama City Beach wrongful death attorneys can help you by:
- Investigating the incident that led to your loved one’s death
- Collecting evidence to identify the liable party and support your claim
- Accounting for and valuing all losses your family has suffered
- Filing a compensation claim
- Negotiating with the insurance company for a fair settlement
- Managing paperwork and meeting deadlines
- Communicating with all parties on your behalf
- Preparing for trial should negotiations fail to produce what your family deserves
- Representing you in court, if necessary
Why Work With Ged Lawyers?
Ged Lawyers has provided exceptional legal services to Floridians for nearly 30 years. We have staff members who are fluent in Arabic, Creole, Greek, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish, and we have a reputation for getting results.
Our recent cases have brought millions to those we serve, including $1,062,000 for a bus accident resulting in a wrongful death.
We are grateful when our clients share their positive experiences of working with Ged Lawyers. Here are a couple of examples:
- “Overall great experience with Blanche working my case. Fast response times, great communication, and kept me updated throughout the process of the case. Would recommend GED Law to my friends and family.” –G.T.
- “YESENIA is the best! I can’t say enough about how she is devoted to her work. . . I would have been lost without her and her unbelievable compassion and kindness during such a hard time for me. I could count on her day or night to answer all my questions and for that level of kindness and support, I am grateful!!! GED lawyers really do deserve consideration . . . they won’t disappoint!” –J.T.
Anyone Can Afford Legal Representation With Our Team
We are driven by compassion for our clients and a strong desire to fiercely protect the rights of each person who comes to us for help. You deserve to work with a Panama City Beach wrongful death lawyer who knows the law and is ready to fight for you.
Toward that end, we offer free initial case consultations, and if we mutually decide to work together, we offer our legal services on a contingency fee basis. This means you will pay no fees until and unless we win your case.
We don’t want finances to prevent you from receiving excellent care!
The Statute of Limitations for Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Panama City Beach
Should you decide to file a lawsuit to seek compensation, note that Florida allows you only two years from the date of your loved one’s death to take legal action, per Florida Statutes § 95.11(4)(e).
If you do not file your wrongful death lawsuit within that timeframe, the court may prevent you from doing so.
Get a Free Wrongful Death Claim Consultation Today
Please accept our condolences for the loss of your loved one. We want to hear your story. We encourage you to contact us for a free case review. Our law firm has a history of winning, and we will fight to get the best possible outcome for you and your family.
A Panama City Beach wrongful death lawyer from our team is waiting to help you, so don’t hesitate to reach out.
