Wrongful Death Cases

Fight for Compensation in a Wrongful Death Case

Legally, a wrongful death is one in which someone has died due to the negligence or intentions of another person or entity. Common causes of wrongful deaths include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Traffic accident
• Vehicle manslaughter
• Medical malpractice
• Manslaughter
• Murder
• Death in the course of committing another crime

If you think someone you know has suffered a wrongful death, contact International Law Group PA. You or someone close to that person may be owed significant compensation. We have more than 17 years of experience in wrongful death cases, and we'll help you fight for a fair, full settlement. Call today to schedule an appointment with an attorney.

Who Is Eligible to File a Wrongful Death Action?

In Florida, our state wrongful death laws dictate that the decedent's personal representative is able to file the claim on behalf of the decedent's survivors and estate. Survivors typically include the spouse, children, and/or parents.

Blood relatives or adopted brothers and sisters who are partly or wholly dependent on the decedent for support or services may also benefit from the civil claim. Close friends and acquaintances are excluded. Claimants must be married to or directly related to the decedent. If you're not sure if your relationship counts, we'll be glad to advise you.

A Wide Range of Compensation

Florida Statute 768.21 provides guidelines regarding the damages that may be sought in a wrongful death action.

• The value of lost support and services, current and future — There are many factors involved in calculating this.
• Compensation for lost companionship for the spouse of the decedent
• Compensation for mental pain and suffering for the spouse of the decedent
• Compensation for mental pain and suffering if a parent has lost a minor child
• Compensation for mental pain and suffering if a parent has lost an adult child if there are no other survivors
• Compensation for lost parental companionship, guidance, and mental pain and suffering for the children of the decedent

Survivors may be able to pursue medical and funeral expenses if one of the survivors has paid these costs.

The personal representative may recover damages for the estate, including loss of earnings of the decedent from the date he or she was injured until the day he or she died. Any charges against the decedent's estate may be recoverable, including medical and funeral expenses.

The statute of limitations on filing a wrongful death claim in Florida is two years, so it's important to act quickly. Call International Law Group PA today.