One of the most painful life events a spouse, parent or child can experience is learning that a loved one will never come home again. While there are no good deaths, the law does differentiate wrongful deaths in civil courts based on one defining characteristic – they are preventable. Wrongful deaths are uniquely painful in that one party’s actions (or inaction) directly led to a family member’s death, and all the cascading consequences that entails.

The inherent trauma of these situations forces families into grief and an inescapable focus on end-of-life issues. You shouldn’t have to concentrate on a legal battle to protect your financial stability while you’re coping with this tragedy.

The team at Kanner & Pintaluga is here to help. We’re committed to aggressively fighting for Jacksonville families so they can concentrate on their own needs and priorities after a wrongful death.

The Far-Reaching Consequences of Wrongful Deaths

The ripple effects of a wrongful death are profound and far-reaching, forever altering the fabric of a family’s life. The loss extends beyond the immediate emotional turmoil; it creates a void in every aspect of familial structure and financial stability.

In cases where the deceased was a primary wage earner, the impact is even more pronounced, with the loss of household income leading to a drastic change in living standards. Families face the loss of not only current income but also future earnings, benefits such as health insurance and the potential savings that would have been set aside for significant life events like a child’s college education.

There are immeasurable non-economic losses: the guidance of a parent, the companionship of a spouse and the individual contributions that made the family whole. These consequences underscore the sheer breadth of impact a wrongful death has on the surviving loved ones.

Preventing Future Deaths Due to Negligence

While no legal outcome can truly compensate for the loss of a loved one, ensuring financial stability for the bereaved is rightfully the highest priority of the estate’s legal team. However, seeking justice in a wrongful death case also serves a societal purpose, as holding negligent parties accountable reinforces the costly implications of carelessness and helps deter future acts of negligence.

The pursuit of justice in wrongful death cases sends a clear message that there are tangible repercussions for actions that result in someone’s death, which in turn contributes to the prevention of similar tragedies in the future.

By aggressively pursuing the at-fault party, you make it less likely that their negligence will lead to other families experiencing the same tragedy.

Accurately Calculating Damages

In wrongful death cases, calculating damages is a complex process that requires a comprehensive understanding of numerous factors. Attorneys look at current income, projected career trajectory, potential future earnings and the value of lost benefits.

In Florida, non-economic damages also come into play, accounting for the less tangible yet equally significant losses such as pain and suffering, emotional distress and the loss of companionship.

These calculations demand a meticulous and knowledgeable approach to ensure that the compensation reflects the true extent of the loss.