The Florida Wrongful Death Act
In the state of Florida, certain members surviving the deceased may bring a lawsuit to the courts if the death was caused by the wrongful act, negligence, default, or breach of contract of another person or some other entity.
The following family members are qualified to file a wrongful death lawsuit:
- The deceased individual’s spouse, children, and parents
- Any partially or wholly dependent blood relative or adoptive sibling
The proper family member must file a wrongful death lawsuit within two years of the date of death. An experienced West Palm Beach wrongful death attorney can help you determine exactly when the deadline for your case may be.
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Surviving family members may receive compensation for:
- The financial support and services the deceased offered the family member.
- The loss of companionship, guidance, and protection provided by the deceased.
- The mental and emotional suffering due to the loss of a child.
- Any medical or funeral expenses the surviving family member has paid.
- Lost wages, benefits, and other earnings the deceased could reasonably have earned.
- Lost prospective net accumulations the deceased could reasonably have accrued.
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Years of expertise have helped Clark Fountain accumulate a history of successes in wrongful death claims. Several cases Clark Fountain has won include the following:
- $11 million verdict for the family of a young man who died after his seatbelt in a Mitsubishi Montero failed during a rollover crash.
- $6.25 million settlement for a semi-tractor trailer accident that took the life of a young mother of four—all of whom were in the vehicle with her when the fatal accident occurred.
- $3.755 Million Settlement in the case of a mother of two children who was struck and killed by a dump truck.
With over 220+ years of combined experience, our lawyers are prepared to take on your wrongful death claims and pursue the compensation and justice you are owed.
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Our wrongful death lawyers at Clark Fountain genuinely care for clients. In fact, we handle all our wrongful death cases on a contingency basis, which means you pay nothing until we recover for you. Call us today at (561) 922-0258 for compassionate care and skilled representation.
