When you lose someone you love in an accident caused by another party’s negligence or wrongdoing, the anguish can feel overwhelming. At Rosen Injury Law, we understand that no amount of money could ever compensate you for your loss. However, seeking and collecting compensation can help provide a sense of justice and help ease some of the burdens caused by your loved one’s death.
Our Hialeah injury lawyers have a proven record of recovering maximum compensation for our clients, and we are committed to helping you secure the full and fair compensation you are entitled to.
Call (954) 787-1500 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your claim.
The Rosen Injury Law Advantage
- Eric Rosen is a double board-certified civil trial lawyer with a record of recovering many million-dollar and multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients.
- Our Hialeah wrongful death lawyers handle every claim with compassion, dignity, and respect.
- We will investigate the accident that caused your loved one’s death to help identify all possible causes and all potentially liable parties.
- We cover all costs of pursuing your wrongful death claim, and you pay nothing until we secure compensation for you.
What Is a Wrongful Death Claim?
A wrongful death occurs when someone dies due to the negligent or wrongful action or inaction of another party. A wrongful death claim seeks financial compensation for the surviving family members’ damages.
A wrongful death claim is separate and unique from any criminal charges that may or may not be filed against the defendant responsible for the death. Unlike a criminal charge, a civil wrongful death claim does not seek to punish the wrongdoer but to provide compensation to those who were dependent on the deceased for financial support.
Common Causes of Wrongful Death in Hialeah
Any negligent or wrongful action or inaction that caused someone’s death may be the basis for a wrongful death claim. Some of the most common causes of wrongful deaths include:
- Car accidents.
- Truck Accidents.
- Boating accidents.
- Drowning accidents.
- Aviation accidents.
- Premises liability accidents (such as slip and fall accidents)
- Product liability accidents (such as a defective product, drug, or medical device that caused death)
- Medical malpractice.
- Nursing home abuse and neglect.
- Work-related accidents
If your loved one died because of one of these or any other type of accident or incident of negligence or wrongdoing, you should promptly consult an experienced Hialeah wrongful death attorney.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Hialeah?
The deceased person’s survivors who were financially dependent on them may have a right to recover compensation in a wrongful death claim.
Florida law defines survivors for wrongful death claims as:
- The surviving spouse.
- The surviving children.
- Surviving parents.
- Other relatives who are partly or wholly dependent on the decedent for support or services.
If you think you may have a right to recover compensation for damages due to the loss of a loved one, you should promptly consult an experienced Hialeah wrongful death lawyer to understand your options.
What Compensation Can I Collect in a Hialeah Wrongful Death Claim?
The type of compensation you can recover depends on your status as a survivor. Florida Statutes §768.21 outlines the kind of compensation you may recover:
- Survivors may be eligible to recover damages for current and future lost support and services.
- A surviving spouse can also recover compensation for the loss of companionship and protection, as well as for mental distress and suffering.
- Minor children (and if there are no minor children, then all surviving children) may recover for lost parental companionship, instruction, and guidance, and for mental pain and suffering.
- Parents of a minor child may be able to recover for mental pain and suffering. If no other survivors exist, then parents of adult children may also be able to recover damages.
When you consult with one of our Hialeah wrongful death lawyers, we will determine whether you are eligible to file a wrongful death claim and the type and amount of compensation you may be able to recover.
How Long Do I Have To File a Wrongful Death Claim in Hialeah?
A statute of limitations is a law that sets a deadline for filing a wrongful death claim. If you miss your filing deadline, you will not be able to recover compensation. As outlined in Florida Statute §95.11(5)(e), the statute of limitations for a wrongful death claim is two years from the date of death.
There are rare exceptions to the two-year deadline, so you must promptly consult an experienced Hialeah wrongful death lawyer to ensure you meet your filing deadline.
Do I Need to Hire a Hialeah Wrongful Death Lawyer?
Wrongful death claims can be complex and challenging to prove. An experienced Hialeah wrongful death lawyer can investigate the accident or incident that caused your loved one’s death, take quick action to help preserve evidence before it is lost or destroyed, and uncover evidence to prove your case.
Your lawyer can help establish and accurately value your allowable damages and negotiate to reach a fair settlement of your claim as quickly as possible. When a fair settlement cannot be reached, they can take your case to trial to secure the compensation you are entitled to.
Your chances of recovering maximum compensation are much higher when an experienced Hialeah wrongful death lawyer represents you.
Contact Rosen Injury Law Today
If you lost a loved one due to another party’s negligence or wrongful conduct, you may be entitled to recover compensation for damages. However, you need the assistance of an experienced Hialeah wrongful death lawyer to investigate the accident, uncover the evidence, build your strongest case, and secure full and fair compensation.
The Hialeah wrongful death lawyers at Rosen Injury Law have a proven record of recovering maximum client compensation. We want to help you obtain the justice and compensation you are owed. Call (954) 787-1500 or visit our contact page and schedule a free consultation to discuss your claim.