Nothing can fully atone for the sudden loss of a loved one. However, if your family lost a loved one due to another person’s or entity’s negligence, recklessness, or wrongdoing, Florida law allows you to pursue financial damages from the at-fault party. A Lake Worth Beach personal injury lawyer from our team will request compensation for the economic and non-economic consequences of your loved one’s death.
Your Lake Worth Beach wrongful death attorney will investigate your case, assess its monetary value, and fight for fair compensation. Your initial consultation is free, and we will fight to achieve the best possible outcome for you. Contact one of our team members at Ged Lawyers today for your free consultation.
What Constitutes a Wrongful Death in Lake Worth Beach?
According to Florida Statutes § 768.20, a representative of the decedent (generally their estate executor) must file a wrongful death action on behalf of your family. We can represent your family after the loss of a loved one in the following types of negligence-based accidents and more:
- Auto accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Workplace accidents
- Construction accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Slip and fall accidents
- Boat accidents
We will gather evidence to prove the legal elements that establish the at-fault party’s negligence, including duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages. We will also collect the evidence needed to substantiate your case and steer it toward a settlement instead of a trial.
Florida Law Lets Specific Family Members Recover Compensation
Losing someone you love affects all family members and loved ones. Florida Law, however, defines who can seek wrongful death damages. According to Florida Statutes § 768.21, eligible family members may include:
- The deceased person’s spouse
- The deceased person’s children
- The deceased person’s parents
Which family members can recover specific types of damages is complex. You do not have to navigate Florida law on your own. The best way to understand your right to damages is to let our personal injury law firm investigate it for you.
Wrongful Death Damages We Will Demand for Your Family in Lake Worth Beach
Your Lake Worth Beach wrongful death lawyer will fight to compel the negligent party to cover your family’s unexpected costs. You can seek compensation to cover their final arrangements, including their funeral and burial or cremation. Additional wrongful death damages generally include:
- Loss of your loved one’s financial support
- Loss of their domestic services to your family
- Surviving family members’ emotional pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium, protection, and care
- Loss of spousal or parental companionship
Your family could also recover survival damages—compensation your loved one would have recovered from a personal injury claim, including medical bills, pain and suffering, and more.
We Will Accurately Interpret Florida’s Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations
The decedent’s representative has a limited time to file a wrongful death lawsuit on your family’s behalf. According to Florida Statutes § 95.11, they must generally file within two years of your loved one’s death.
If the wrongful death statute of limitations expires, the court will likely not allow you to file your lawsuit or dismiss your case without hearing its merits. Either outcome would leave you with no legal recourse that compels the at-fault party to compensate you.
The filing deadline can also fluctuate, making compliance even more difficult. The best way to understand the filing deadline and how it applies to your case is to let a Lake Worth Beach wrongful death attorney from our legal team handle it for you.
Our Fee Structure Means You Can Avoid a Potentially Costly Filing Deadline
Your family should not have to forego legal service and support because of financial concerns. Our legal representation is risk-free. At Ged Lawyers, our personal injury attorneys will represent your family on a contingency fee basis. Here is how that benefits you:
- We will cover all the costs of preparing your case
- We do not charge a retainer or hourly fees
- You pay nothing upfront or out of your pocket
In short, you pay us only if we recover damages for you. If your case does not result in a financial award, you will not owe us anything.
Your Lake Worth Beach Wrongful Death Attorney Will Handle Your Case With Kindness and Compassion
Dealing with the insurance company and adjuster in the aftermath of a tragic loss can make an already trying situation even more stressful. Let us handle it for you. Your wrongful death lawyer serving Lake Worth Beach will:
- Complete and submit insurance claim forms
- Prepare and file your wrongful death lawsuit
- Collect evidence and interview witnesses
- Consult relevant experts and obtain statements
- Handle verbal, written, and virtual communication
- Provide ongoing updates as your case progresses
- Negotiate for a favorable financial settlement
We will never stop fighting for your family’s rights. Your family deserves to regain financial stability after the loss of your loved one. Our law firm is committed to obtaining it for you.
Contact our consultation team at Ged Lawyers to learn how hard we will work for your family.
Our History of Wrongful Death Case Results for Surviving Families
Every case is unique, and no two will result in identical financial awards. We will work hard to reach a fair settlement or trial verdict for your family based on your case’s specific details.
Some of our recent wrongful death case results include:
- A $2,000,000 settlement for the family of an individual who suffered fatal injuries while riding a scooter
- A $1,200,000 verdict awarded to the family of a child who was fatally injured at a church
- A $1,062,000 financial award following arbitration for a fatal bus accident
These results are examples of previous clients’ awards. Our investigation includes accurately assessing and documenting the monetary value of your case.
Call for a Free Review of Your Family’s Wrongful Death Case
Losing a loved one unexpectedly can wreak emotional and financial havoc on your family. Our law firm offers 360-degree client support to help you cope with the aftermath of your loss.
Let a Lake Worth Beach wrongful death lawyer from our team handle the legalities of your case while you focus on caring for your family. Request your free consultation by contacting one of our team members at Ged Lawyers today.
