Wrongful Death in Florida

The sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one in an

accident can be devastating.

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     The sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one in an

accident can be devastating. You may be overwhelmed with grief

while you are also dealing with substantial financial losses.

If your loved one died because of the negligent actions of

another, it is important for you to talk to experienced

Florida wrongful death attorneys in Winter Park, Daytona Beach,

Stuart, and Gainesville, and throughout all of Florida

that understand Florida’s Wrongful Death Act.

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     While money can never replace your loved one, you should

not have to bear the losses. The law shifts those costs to the

person who caused your loved one’s death. It is important for you to act promptly after your loved one’s death due to negligence in Florida.

 

This is important to determine fault and to prove liability before the spoliation of evidence might occur. The experienced and compassionate Florida wrongful death at The Law Offices of Carolina Nunez, P.A. will work aggressively for you to preserve the evidence and to hold the negligent person who is to blame for the fatal accident accountable so that you can be compensated for your suffering.

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Statute of Limitations in Florida for a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

 

     In Florida, you have two years from the date of your loved one’s death to file a wrongful death claim, making it important for you to act quickly. If you miss the statutory deadline, you will be time-barred from recovering compensation for your losses.

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If you are in Florida -- Hire a Wrongful Death Attorney

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    The Law Offices of Carolina Nunez, P.A. regularly represents victims and their families in negligence claims and lawsuits. We are dedicated to helping people who have been harmed by the actions of others to recover damages. Our Florida wrongful death lawyers represent families throughout the state of Florida to help them to recover the compensation that they deserve. We will advocate for you to receive the maximum possible compensation amount so that you can be made financially whole.

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Potential Damages in a Florida Wrongful Death Lawsuit

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    The damages that cases involving Florida

wrongful death lawsuits will depend on the specific

facts of the individual case.

The available categories of

Florida wrongful death lawsuit damages

may include the following:

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• Losses of your loved one’s future earning power

• Loss of companionship

• Medical bills before your loved one succumbed

• Loss of benefits

• Funeral and burial expenses

• Punitive damages

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     It is important that you choose the right injury attorneys to help you with your Florida wrongful death claim. Here, at The Law Offices of Carolina Nunez, P.A., our team provides aggressive representation and is willing to litigate your Florida wrongful death case fully in order to recover the compensation to which our clients should be entitled to. Because of our dedication and experience, we are often able to recover maximal settlements and verdicts for our clients in unfortunate Florida wrongful death cases.

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Understanding Wrongful Death Claims

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     When people are killed because of the fault of others, wrongful death lawsuits may be filed against those who caused the death. Because these lawsuits proceed under tort law, they may be filed in addition to any criminal cases that might also be pending. Florida Wrongful death civil lawsuits also require a lesser burden of proof than do criminal cases, making it possible to recover financial wrongful death damages even in cases in which the perpetrators are found not guilty in their corresponding criminal cases.

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     Under Florida wrongful death law, the estates of the decedents must be able to prove the following elements in order to have valid causes of action:

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• The victim died;

• The death was caused by the negligent or wrongful conduct of an entity or another person;

• The decedent’s family is suffering financial harms as a result of the death; and

• The estate must be set up according to the laws in Florida, and there must be a personal representative.

 

     It is traumatic to lose a loved one. If you have, you might want to get help from an experienced team of Florida wrongful death attorneys to deal with the complexities of your claim. Call The Law Offices of Carolina Nunez, P.A. for your consultation. Our offices are located near Orlando in Winter Park, Daytona Beach, Stuart, and Gainesville.

 

Call us today at 407-376-2229

 

OR

 

CLICK HERE FOR AN ONLINE CASE EVALUATION

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                             Carolina Nunez, Esq. is a Florida accident attorney at The Law Offices of Carolina Nunez, P.A.

                           

                                       With our personalized service, we have helped clients feel heard and understood

  after a Florida wrongful death claim.

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Cities We Cover:

• Orange County: Orlando - Winter Park - Apopka - Winter Garden - Dr. Phillips - Bithlo - Belle Isle - Alafaya

• Seminole County: Winter Springs - Oviedo - Longwood - Geneva - Casselberry - Lake Mary - Altamonte Springs 

• Volusia County: Daytona Beach - DeLand - Deltona - New Smyrna Beach - Ormond Beach - DeBary - DeLeon Springs - Port Orange

• Osceola County: Kissimmee - Saint Cloud - Poinciana - Celebration - Buena Ventura Lakes - 

• Polk County: Lakeland - Winter Haven - Bartow - Davenport - Lake Wales - Haines City - Auburndale