Boca Raton Wrongful Death Attorney

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Boca Raton Wrongful Death Attorneys

Losing a spouse, parent or child is the most painful experience of many people’s lives. One of the few things that can make the experience worse is the knowledge that the death only happened because another person or business was careless, reckless or negligent. These preventable deaths are indefensible, and families deserve compensation for not only the terrible pain and suffering they experience but also the life-altering financial hardship they’re forced to endure.  

Types of Damages in Wrongful Death Claims

In wrongful death cases, families may be entitled to various types of compensation:

  • 1. Medical and Funeral Expenses: Any costs associated with medical care before the decedent's death, as well as funeral and burial expenses.
  • 2. Loss of Income and Benefits: Compensation for the decedent's expected earnings and benefits, had they lived.
  • 3. Loss of Companionship and Consortium: Compensation for the emotional pain and suffering of the survivors due to the loss of the decedent's companionship, affection and parental guidance.
  • 4. Mental Anguish: This compensates family members for the emotional distress caused by their loved one's untimely death.

Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Claim in Florida?

Under Florida law (Florida Statutes § 768.20), the personal representative of the decedent’s estate is the individual who brings a wrongful death claim. This representative can be named in the decedent’s will or estate plan. If no representative has been named, the court will appoint one. Although the representative files the claim, it is brought on behalf of the decedent’s estate and any surviving family members.

Identifying Additional Defendants in Wrongful Death Claims

A crucial aspect of a wrongful death claim is identifying all potential defendants. While it may be clear that one party is liable, other parties may also bear some responsibility. For example, in a fatal truck accident, the driver, the trucking company, the truck manufacturer and even entities responsible for road maintenance could be liable. An experienced personal injury lawyer can thoroughly investigate the circumstances of the death to identify all potential defendants.

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How Personal Injury Attorneys Can Help

An experienced personal injury attorney can be instrumental in a wrongful death claim. They can:

  • glass-statsCreated with Sketch. Evaluate the case: Your attorney will review all the details of the case to determine if you have a valid wrongful death claim.
  • Gather and analyze evidence: This is crucial to establish the liability of the defendant(s) and the extent of the damages.
  • Calculate damages: It can be challenging to determine the economic and non-economic damages in a wrongful death claim. An experienced attorney will ensure all potential losses are considered.
  • Negotiate with insurance companies: Insurance companies often try to minimize the amount they pay out. Your attorney will negotiate assertively on your behalf.
  • Advocate in court: If a settlement can't be reached, your attorney will represent your interests in court.

Punitive Damages in Wrongful Death Claims

Punitive damages are awarded not to compensate the family, but to punish the defendant and deter similar behavior in the future. They may be appropriate in a wrongful death claim if the defendant’s behavior was particularly reckless or egregious. Maybe the most common example is a wrongful death caused by a drunk driver. It can be clearly established that the drunk driver acted with criminal recklessness, especially after a conviction or guilty plea in a criminal case.

The bar for behavior that justifies punitive damages is high, and your attorney can help determine if seeking punitive damages is appropriate in your case.

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Cuando un conductor sin seguro chocó contra la parte delantera de mi nuevo Range Rover, ¡me enfermé! No sólo por el dolor en mi cuerpo sino también por el dolor de tener un accidente. ¡Este fue mi primer accidente y no sabía qué hacer! Mi hermano me sugirió que llamara a una línea directa 800 y lo hice de mala gana. ¡ESTOY TAN ALEGRE DE HABER HECHO ESA LLAMADA! Mi abogado, Bill, fue muy servicial y conocedor. La fisioterapia fue increíble. Y cuando llegó el momento de cerrar mi caso, ¡José Hernández fue INCREÍBLE! Gracias a todos en K&P por convertir una experiencia traumática en un proceso soportable.
Shaundas Knighton
La oficina legal de Kanner & Pintaluga fue de gran ayuda en mi caso de accidente automovilístico. Cuando hice la llamada para que me representaran. Estuvieron en mi puerta el mismo día. El equipo que tenían en mi caso me hizo sentir seguro. Se los recomendaría a cualquiera que tenga un caso de lesiones personales.
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