Wrongful Death Attorney in Florida

What Compensation Should You Ask for After a Wrongful Death?

You may qualify for enough financial compensation to cover all expenses and losses associated with the accident. In many cases, this includes:

• Final medical expenses, if you paid for your loved one to receive treatment or care prior to their passing
• Funeral expenses, if you covered your loved one’s end-of-life expenses
• Loss of financial support, for whatever portion of the deceased’s income would have gone to supporting their dependents
• Loss of services, if the deceased performed critical tasks for the household, such as childcare or cleaning, that must now be performed by others
• Loss of parental guidance, if the deceased left behind minor children
• Loss of companionship, particularly for the deceased’s spouse
• Mental pain and suffering, for the grief and distress that the sudden loss of a loved one has caused

Under Florida law, only “the decedent’s personal representative” can bring a case, but all of the decedent’s survivors and their estate could recover benefits from that case. The personal representative may be identified in the deceased’s will, or the court may have to appoint one.

This might sound complicated, but you do not have to figure everything out on your own. A wrongful death attorney in your area can:

• Answer all of your questions
• Determine who has the right to file and/or benefit from a wrongful death case
• Manage your entire case from beginning to end

To learn more and to connect with an aggressive yet compassionate Florida attorney, call The Goldwater Law Firm today. The initial consultation is completely free and confidential.

Why Turn to The Goldwater Law Firm?

For over 20 years, The Goldwater Law Firm has been assisting and championing the rights of personal injury and wrongful death victims. In that time, we have:

• Developed connections with large, successful law firms in all 50 states, so we know lawyers in your area who have the skills to handle wrongful death cases
• An expansive network of experts in a variety of fields who can provide testimony and insight in support of your case
• Helped countless people find closure and peace of mind after the sudden, unexpected loss of a loved one

Once you hire a lawyer, they will be responsible for the day-to-day handling of your legal action. They will continue to update you about the case and advise you whenever an important decision must be made, but you will no longer need to worry about doing any of the following on your own:

• Collecting evidence like medical examiners’ reports, medical records, police reports, photos, and video, and witness testimony
• Handling paperwork like demand letters or settlement agreements
• Speaking with other parties, including the at-fault party’s insurance company, which has a clear interest in trying to undervalue your case
• Identifying which damages you and your family are entitled to
• Negotiating for a settlement that will meet all of your family’s needs, both now and in the future
• Presenting your case at trial, should it get that far

You and your family have enough to do after a wrongful death. Let our law firm partners take the legal burden off your shoulders so you can concentrate on other things.

We Can Help With Many Kinds of Wrongful Death Cases

Fatal accidents can occur in various ways. From reckless drivers who text or drink behind the wheel to major manufacturers who fail to recall harmful or defective products, you have the right to take legal action after any preventable accident—and our co-counsel is here to help.

Each case type offers unique opportunities and challenges. For example, truck accident cases may require you to deal with a large trucking company instead of an individual driver. Your lawyer can explain more once they have assessed your situation.

What Should You Do After a Wrongful Death?

We understand how chaotic the days and weeks after a wrongful death can be. It is difficult to think clearly at a time like this, but the more of the following tasks you can do before speaking with a law firm, the more smoothly your case may go:

• Get medical treatment if you were injured in the same accident that harmed your loved one
• Save all relevant materials, including bills and communications from involved parties
• Refrain from speaking to the insurer, as they are likely looking for ways to reduce what they have to pay
• Do not post details on social media—the insurer may be monitoring your accounts, so please wait until you have consulted with a lawyer, so they can tell you what is safe to post

When Should You Start a Wrongful Death Case?

The longest you can wait to file a wrongful death lawsuit is two years from the date of death, but you do not want to delay that long:

• You deserve justice sooner rather than later.
• It often takes time to investigate a case, and you want to give your lawyer the maximum possible amount of time to do this.
• Evidence frequently degrades or disappears over time. The longer you wait, the less evidence may be available to support your claim.

Your lawyer will also need time to weigh your legal options, as you may have multiple options for seeking compensation. For example, if other people were harmed in the same way as your loved one, you could potentially join a class action or mass tort, essentially “joining forces” with the other injury victims to take on a single liable party.

The bottom line is this: the sooner you speak to our legal team, the sooner our law firm partners can decide on the correct legal strategy and start fighting for you.