The loss of a loved one can be one of the most traumatic experiences in one’s life. This experience is even worse when the loss is untimely and is the result of the negligence, misconduct, or carelessness of another.
Oftentimes, the loss of a loved one has more than just an emotional effect—the relatives of the decedent must also cope with the loss of financial support as well as the expenses that arise from the death. In these situations, the surviving family members of the deceased may bring a wrongful death lawsuit against the person or organization responsible in order to receive compensation for their loss.
The wrongful death lawyers at Probinsky & Cole empathize with family members who have lost a loved one due to another person’s wrongful acts.
Although nothing can bring back the life of a loved one, the attorneys at Probinsky & Cole have the legal expertise to ease families’ emotional and financial burdens by holding parties accountable for their misconduct.
Wrongful death lawsuits are based on negligence, such as in car accidents, medical malpractice, negligent security, as well as wrongful acts including drunk-driving accidents.
What Should You Do?
It is highly advisable to speak with a Florida wrongful death attorney from our firm before accepting a settlement from the insurance company, as your claim may be worth far more than you have been offered. Insurance carriers are eager to limit their financial losses and will often attempt to take advantage of a grieving family’s anxiety to recover compensation by offering a quick settlement with a waiver of the right to pursue further damages.
What kinds of damages can be recovered in a wrongful death lawsuit?
Depending on your case, you may be entitled to damages covering funeral and burial costs, medical costs, loss of income, lost pension, loss of services and support such as home management and childrearing, and your family’s pain and suffering.
What is the statute of limitations in a wrongful death lawsuit?
In most states, including Florida, the statute of limitations for a wrongful death case is two years from the date of death.
Our Florida wrongful death attorneys are committed to providing you with honest counsel and aggressive representation to recover the damages you are owed.
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