Category Archives: Wrongful Death
The Benefits Of Hiring A Wrongful Death Lawyer
The loss of a beloved family member is always difficult, but the situation can feel particularly overwhelming when that loss is due to an unexpected accident. If your loved one died because of the negligence, recklessness, or intentional act of another you may have a claim for wrongful death in Florida. Hiring an experienced… Read More »
Common Types Of Wrongful Death Claims
The loss of a beloved family member can be a tragic experience, but the loss can be even greater when it happens because of an avoidable accident caused by others. If you have lost a loved one because of an accident in Delray Beach, you may have a case for wrongful death against those… Read More »
How To Find The Right Wrongful Death Attorney For Your Case
The unexpected loss of a loved one can be emotionally and psychologically draining, but there are also often unanticipated financial burdens that can quickly pile up after a family member’s death that can add to the stress and trauma of the situation. Filing a wrongful death lawsuit against those responsible can hold them accountable… Read More »
What Is A Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
The loss of a loved one is never easy, but when that loss is unexpected because of an accident it can be even more devastating for the victim’s family. This grief can be compounded by unexpected financial burdens caused by the loss, which is where a wrongful death lawsuit may be able to help…. Read More »
Vehicular Homicide: Victims’ Families Have Rights
NFL player James White recently lost his father in a tragic car accident in Florida. Tyrone White, who was a police captain in Miami-Dade, died when a motorist crashed into his Volkswagen Passat, flipping it over. White and his wife were trapped inside as the vehicle caught on fire. Although the wife survived, Mr…. Read More »
Widow Sues Company over Husband’s Death
When a loved one is killed in an accident, surviving family members can often bring a wrongful death lawsuit. These cases are designed to obtain compensation from the person or entity who was at fault for the death. Wrongful death cases are civil, not criminal, so the defendant does not go to jail if… Read More »
New Pedestrian Safety Bill Passes the Florida House
Florida has terrible pedestrian safety, but a new bill passed in honor of a young accident victim could make the roads a little safer for pedestrians going forward. According to Click Orlando, the Florida House has passed the Sophia Nelson Pedestrian Safety Act by a wide margin. The vote total was 118 for and… Read More »
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Florida?
Florida’s wrongful death lawsuit allows family members to hold a person responsible for the death of their loved one. Wrongful death lawsuits are distinct from criminal suits, so the state prosecutor will not file a wrongful death claim. If you prevail, then the defendant must pay compensation but cannot be sent to jail. At… Read More »
Florida Boating Accidents Can Lead to Wrongful Death
Boating is one of the most popular hobbies in Florida. With our miles of beaches and beautiful year-round weather, who wouldn’t enjoy relaxing out on the water? Unfortunately, the number of boating deaths continues to rise. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida led the nation in 2015 in the number… Read More »