We know that losing a loved one is devastating and a very emotionally trying time for you. If you have lost a loved one because of the negligent, careless, or deliberate actions of another person or group of persons, you need justice. Our Miami Wrongful Death Lawyers and Ft. Lauderdale Wrongful Death Lawyers are here to help you.

The Florida Wrongful Death Act (Florida Statutes § 768.16) allows family members to hold a negligent party legally responsible for the damages that they sustained as a consequence of their loved one’s death.

Some of the most common causes of wrongful deaths in Florida include:

1. Motor vehicle accidents;

2. Slip/Trip and fall accidents;

3. Unsafe conditions on the property;

4. Truck accidents;

5. Motorcycle accidents;

6. Pedestrian collisions;

7. Bicycle accidents;

8. Boating accidents;

9. Negligent security;

10. Dangerous and defective products.

Our experienced Miami Wrongful Death Lawyers and Ft. Lauderdale Wrongful Death Lawyers can determine exactly what happened, and who was at fault and will do everything necessary to secure all of the evidence. If you are involved in this situation, immediately take as many photographs as you can of all of the evidence and contact our office immediately. Do not speak with any insurance company until you speak with our office as the insurance company will only be protecting their own interest.

The Statute of Limitations in a wrongful death case is 2 years. Therefore, you only have 2 years from the date of the negligence to file a lawsuit on this claim, or your claim will be forever barred. Therefore, do not delay in contacting our office.

In Florida, the party that actually files the wrongful death lawsuit is the Personal Representative of the Estate. Therefore, we will work with you to make sure an Estate is opened immediately so that the lawsuit can be filed.

According to the Florida Wrongful Death Act, the surviving family members (also known as "survivors") that may be entitled to compensation are the following:

1. The surviving spouse

2. The surviving children

3. The surviving parents

4. Anyone else who is a direct legal dependent of the deceased.

In a wrongful death claim the survivors are entitled to the following damages:

1. Any out-of-pocket medical costs

2. Funeral and burial expenses

3. Loss of financial support

4. Loss of emotional support and service of the deceased

5. Loss of companionship from the deceased

6. Loss of parental instruction, and guidance

WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU WITH THE ENTIRE PROCESS AND TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE COMPENSATION THAT YOU DESERVE.

YOUR MIAMI WRONGFUL DEATH ATTORNEYS AND FT. LAUDERDALE WRONGFUL DEATH ATTORNEYS