If you have recently lost a loved one, you have my condolences. The process is never easy because of the many details needing attention. If there are questions as to the cause of death and the fault, let an attorney take this burden off your shoulders. From a legal perspective, this site will teach you the process. From a personal perspective, I encourage you to seek competent help as soon as possible so that you and your family can return your focus to your loved ones.

The Law and The Process:

Any action for wrongful death is based on the loss of life, wherein the victim ‘s suit is brought by the personal representative of their estate. A wrongful death action seeks to recover damages for injuries suffered by the surviving family and the estate. Under Florida law (FLORIDA STATUTES 768.20) the plaintiff is the personal representative of the estate.

STATUTE OF LIMITATION: Generally, an action for wrongful death must be brought within two years from the date of death (FLORIDA STATUTE 95.11). Every situation is different so please contact an experienced attorney immediately to discuss the specifics of your situation.

Any action based on negligence requires proof of certain evidence. Preserving the necessary evidence is essential to every case. It sounds simple but often it is the most overlooked factor of a case. Time is always your enemy in any case, so I encourage you to contact a competent attorney immediately. I further recommend that you insist your attorney conduct a full investigation immediately so that no evidence is lost.

DAMAGES: In every death there are expenses such as the funeral costs, medical care, etc. Theses costs are recoverable along with the future contribution the deceased would have made. Calculating the contributions of the deceased consists of many factors; a few of these for example are future earnings, retirement funds, pensions, etc. Emotionally, the loss of life forces the loved ones to continue without the benefit of the deceased companionship which is recoverable. Additionally to this very simple explanation of a very complicated process, the plaintiff's may recover punitive damages which are punishment to the defendant for causing this loss of life.

By no means is this explanation complete. Wrongful death cases are extremely complicated and deserve dedicated attention to successfully complete. Before you chose any attorney, be very sure you are willing to place the memory of your loved one in their hands.