Losing a loved one is one of life’s most challenging events. Losing a loved one due to another party’s negligence or wrongdoing can be overwhelming. You may be feeling deep grief, anger, and confusion.
At Rosen Injury Law, we understand that money cannot bring back your loved one or mend your broken heart. However, we want to help you secure the maximum compensation you are entitled to and help ease some of the burdens caused by your loved one’s death.
Our Miami Beach personal injury lawyers have a proven track record of recovering maximum compensation for our clients, and we treat every claim with dignity and respect. Let us help you. Call (954) 787-1500 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your options.
Why Clients Trust Rosen Injury Law
- Eric Rosen is a double board-certified civil trial lawyer who has secured jury verdicts exceeding $125 million against some of the world’s largest companies.
- We want to guide you through this challenging time and help you secure the compensation you need to help ease some of the burdens caused by your loved one’s death.
- We handle your case on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing until we recover your compensation.
- We handle your Miami Beach wrongful death claim with dignity and respect while aggressively pursuing maximum compensation for you.
What Is a Miami Beach Wrongful Death Claim?
The negligence or wrongdoing of another party causes a wrongful death. Florida law gives the deceased person’s survivors the right to recover compensation for their damages.
Types of wrongful death include workplace accidents, motor vehicle accidents, boating accidents, aviation accidents, and medical malpractice. Other wrongful deaths involve product liability, premises liability, drownings, nursing home abuse or neglect, and violent acts, including domestic abuse.
Do I Have the Right to File a Miami Beach Wrongful Death Claim?
According to Florida Statutes §768.20, the deceased’s personal representative has the right to file the lawsuit to recover damages suffered by the decedent’s survivors and estate. Survivors include the surviving spouse, children, parents, estate, and other relatives who depended on the decedent for financial support.
The personal representative may be designated by the decedent’s Will or appointed by the court. A personal representative is often the decedent’s surviving spouse or next of kin. If there are no survivors, the personal representative can bring the wrongful death action on behalf of the deceased’s estate.
What is My Deadline For Filing a Miami Beach Wrongful Death Claim?
A statute of limitations determines the time allowed for filing a claim to recover compensation in a Miami Beach wrongful death claim. If you miss your filing deadline, you cannot recover compensation for your damages.
As outlined in Florida Statutes §95.11(5)(e), a Florida wrongful death claim has a two-year statute of limitations. You must file your wrongful death claim within two years of your loved one’s death. Note that the statute of limitations begins to run on the date of death, which may be different from the date of your loved one’s accident.
There are rare exceptions to the two-year deadline. You must promptly consult an experienced Miami Beach wrongful death lawyer to ensure you do not miss your filing deadline.
In addition to determining and meeting your filing deadline, you should promptly consult a Miami Beach wrongful death lawyer to help preserve evidence from your loved one’s accident. Evidence can be lost, destroyed, or diminished in a short period of time. At Rosen Injury Law, our Miami Beach wrongful death lawyers take immediate action to help preserve vital evidence before it is too late.
Do I Have a Good Miami Beach Wrongful Death Claim?
If your loved one was killed due to the negligence or wrongful action of another party and you are the surviving spouse, child, parent, or other relative dependent on the deceased for financial support, you likely have a valid wrongful death claim.
When you consult with one of our Miami Beach wrongful death lawyers, we will listen to your story, answer your questions, and explain your options. After we have had a chance to evaluate your claim, we will advise you whether you have a viable wrongful death claim and provide you with an estimate of what we believe would be a fair settlement of your claim.
In a successful Miami Beach wrongful death claim, you may be able to recover economic damages such as medical expenses, lost wages, and other financial losses. You may also be able to recover non-economic damages such as loss of companionship, emotional distress, loss of parental guidance, and other intangible losses.
At Rosen Injury Law, our Miami Beach wrongful death lawyers will help establish and accurately value your damages and help negotiate a fair settlement of your claim.
Why You Need a Miami Beach Wrongful Death Lawyer
A Miami Beach wrongful death lawyer can carefully investigate the accident or incident that resulted in your loved one’s death to help identify all possible causes and all potentially liable parties to help maximize the sources of compensation.
They can take fast action to help preserve evidence that may be lost or destroyed over time, and they can conduct discovery to uncover and gather essential evidence to prove your case.
Your attorney can help establish and accurately value your damages to support your claim for maximum compensation. They will work to negotiate a fair settlement, and when a fair settlement is not reached, they can take your case to trial to obtain the justice and compensation you deserve.
Being represented by a Miami Beach wrongful death lawyer can significantly improve your chances of achieving a successful outcome and give you peace of mind.
Schedule a Free Consultation With a Miami Beach Wrongful Death Lawyer Today
At Rosen Injury Law, our Miami Beach wrongful death lawyers have a proven track record of securing maximum compensation for our clients. We want to walk with you through this difficult time and help you secure the financial compensation you need to ease some of your burdens. Call (954) 787-1500 or complete the short form on our contact page and schedule a free consultation to discuss your claim.