Wrongful death occurs when a person is killed due to the misconduct or negligence of another party. At McElyea, Santos & Barnard, P.A., our wrongful death attorneys provide Orlando and Central Florida families of wrongful death victims with a quality standard of legal representation. Wrongful death lawsuits are made on behalf of the decedent's immediate family (a surviving spouse, children, and sometimes parents). Whether wrongful deaths are caused by auto accidents, medical malpractice, or work-related injuries, our attorneys will help beneficiaries get the compensation to which they are entitled.
Wrongful death lawsuits are intended to secure monetary damages for a deceased person’s beneficiaries in the event the victim’s death was caused by another party’s careless or reckless actions. Wrongful death claims may arise in various circumstances, including:
For a wrongful death case to be successful, all of the following elements must be present:
In order to successfully prove a client’s wrongful death claim, our attorneys must demonstrate that the victim’s death was wholly or partly the result of the defendant’s conduct, even if there was no intention to kill the decedent. We must therefore show that the defendant was negligent or strictly liable for the victim’s death, as well as that a dependant party has suffered emotional and/or monetary damages as a result of the tragedy.
According to Florida state law, spouses, children, and other dependents or beneficiaries may have the legal right to seek compensation by filing a wrongful death lawsuit. Compensation may cover out-of-pocket costs such as medical and funeral expenses, loss of income, as well as emotional pain and suffering.
All wrongful death laws have a statute of limitations that limits the period in which survivors can exercise their rights. The statute of limitations begins when the person dies: a wrongful death lawsuit must be filed within the time period specified in order to be considered a valid claim. To protect your legal rights and interests, contact the wrongful death attorneys at our Orlando, Central Florida office.
Each state has passed wrongful death statutes unique to its own jurisdiction. In Florida, the statute of limitations, the period of time a plaintiff has to file a wrongful death lawsuit, is two years from the date of the incident. Our wrongful death attorneys provide Orlando and Central Florida clients with a high level of legal representation and know the relevant state laws and standards. According to Florida state law:
If you are the dependent or beneficiary of a family member killed as a result of another party’s negligence, contact McElyea, Santos & Barnard, P.A., today and schedule a consultation. Our wrongful death attorneys provide Orlando and Central Florida clients with dedicated, experienced representation and advocate on your behalf for fair compensation.
In Florida, juries are instructed that they can award a successful wrongful death claimant three kinds of damages:
Contact McElyea, Santos & Barnard, P.A., and schedule a case consultation if you have lost a loved one as a result of another party’s negligence or misconduct. Our wrongful death attorneys serve Orlando and Central Florida, and have an impressive track record of achieving substantial personal injury verdicts and settlements for our clients. We have the experience and the knowledge necessary for obtaining just compensation for your claim.
Contact McElyea, Santos & Barnard, P.A., to arrange a consultation with our wrongful death attorneys serving Orlando and all of Central Florida. We help dependents and beneficiaries of wrongful death victims get the compensation they deserve.
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