Category Archives: Wrongful Death
Defining Wrongful Death In Florida
No one wants to lose a loved one, and if it happens abruptly, it can feel like a punch in the gut. However, it can sometimes be hard to define whether a person’s passing is a tragic, unavoidable accident or whether someone might possibly be responsible. If you believe that another person might have… Read More »
Wrongful Death Cases In Florida
The average person is generally able to understand the concept of murder, where someone willfully and maliciously ends the life of another person. However, the civil action of wrongful death is less understood, and as a result, some people who might have a claim over the wrongful passing of a loved one may go… Read More »
How To File For Wrongful Death In Florida
Losing someone you love is the most agonizing moment in many people’s lives. If you lose them due to another person’s negligence, it can be almost too much to bear. Money will not bring back your loved one, but it may help your family manage finances while you try to get through the grieving… Read More »
Wrongful Death In Florida
It may seem cold to think about bringing a wrongful death claim when you have just lost a loved one, even though their passing was due in theory to someone else’s negligence. However, there are some situations where it may be necessary – the deceased person might have been your family’s breadwinner, leaving you… Read More »
Recovering In A Wrongful Death Case
Wrongful death cases in Florida are always difficult and emotionally draining to go through, and it does not help that in most situations, losing a loved one can also lead to financial problems. Damages in wrongful death cases can be simple, or they can be extremely complex. A lot will depend on the number… Read More »
Wrongful Death Suit Filed Against Tesla After Fort Lauderdale Crash
On January 8, 2019, the estate of Edgar Monserratt Martinez filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla Motors in Broward County, alleging both product liability and negligence on the part of a Tesla employee after Martinez was killed in a wreck in Fort Lauderdale in May 2018, along with a classmate. Martinez’s estate is… Read More »
Should I Bring A Wrongful Death Suit Or Survival Action?
Losing a loved one is nightmarish for most people, and nothing will ease the pain of that loss. However, in some cases, the family of the deceased may be able to receive some compensation in the courts, either by filing a wrongful death action or a survival action. Both are different actions which can… Read More »
The Role Of The Personal Representative In A Florida Wrongful Death Case
There are two types of wrongful death cases in Florida law. One is simply referred to as a wrongful death case, while the other is called a survival action – the latter is brought as an extension of sorts of any claim that the decedent would have had if they had lived. The former… Read More »
Wrongful Death In Florida
Losing someone suddenly is one of the most painful and traumatic experience anyone can go through. If it happens to you, it may be in your best interests to seek compensation for the loss you have suffered, especially if it is due to someone else’s negligence. Florida law allows surviving family to seek damages… Read More »
How To Recover For A Loved One’s Death In Florida
Losing a loved one is the worst possible thing many people can think of. However, if it occurs due to someone else’s negligence, it can arguably be worse, not least of all because then you may have to deal with bills and financial issues when you deserve to take time to mourn. There is… Read More »
