Losing a loved one is one of life’s most difficult challenges. But when your loved one dies due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another party, you may be overwhelmed with heartbreak, anger, and confusion.
Under Florida’s Wrongful Death Act, you may be able to recover compensation if another party caused the death of your loved one. We understand that no amount of money can compensate for your loss. However, financial compensation can help ease some of the burdens caused by this tragedy.
At Rosen Injury Law, our compassionate Pembroke Pines wrongful death lawyers have protected the rights of injury victims and their families for over twenty years. We want to help you get the justice and financial recovery you deserve.
Call (954) 466-1114 or visit our contact page and schedule a free consultation.
The Rosen Injury Law Advantage
- Eric Rosen is a double board-certified civil trial lawyer with the experience and skills to recover maximum compensation.
- Our attorneys have recovered numerous seven and eight-figure verdicts and settlements for our clients.
- We genuinely care about your well-being and helping support you during the difficult days after the wrongful death of someone you love.
What is a Wrongful Death Claim?
A wrongful death claim is a civil action to recover damages when your loved one dies because of another party’s wrongful conduct or negligence.
The wrongful death action is separate and distinct from any criminal charges that may or may not be filed and prosecuted against the wrongdoer.
What Causes Most Pembroke Pines Wrongful Deaths?
Many types of negligent and intentional actions may be the basis for a wrongful death action. Some of the most common causes of wrongful death in Pembroke Pines include:
- Car accidents.
- Truck accidents.
- Motorcycle accidents.
- Boating accidents.
- Workplace accidents.
- Bicycle and pedestrian accidents.
- Medical malpractice.
- Acts of violence, including domestic abuse.
- Defective product injuries.
- Drowning.
Determining the cause of your loved one’s death is essential to the success of a wrongful death claim. Our attorneys carefully examine all facts related to the accident or incident that caused their death to help ensure the responsible parties are held accountable.
Who Can File a Pembroke Pines Wrongful Death Claim?
As outlined in Florida Statutes §768.20, a decedent’s personal representative should file the action to recover for the benefit of the decedent’s survivors. The personal representative may have been named in the decedent’s will or may be appointed by the court. The representative is often the surviving spouse or next of kin.
The decedent’s survivors are defined as the surviving spouse, children, parents, and other relatives dependent on the decedent for support or services.
What Compensation Is Available in a Pembroke Pines Wrongful Death Claim?
The compensation that may be recovered in a Pembroke Pines wrongful death claim depends on several factors. As stated in Florida Statutes §768.21, survivors may be able to recover damages for loss of income and earning capacity, medical expenses, funeral expenses, mental pain and suffering, loss of companionship, and other economic and non-economic losses.
At Rosen Injury Law, our Pembroke Pines wrongful death lawyers will help ensure all survivor damages are included and accurately valued to determine what would be a fair settlement of the wrongful death claim.
What Is the Statute of Limitations For a Pembroke Pines Wrongful Death Claim?
The law that sets a filing deadline to file a civil action to recover damages in a personal injury case is called the statute of limitations. If you miss your statute of limitations filing deadline, you cannot recover any damages.
As outlined by Florida Statutes 95.11(5)(e), wrongful death actions have a statute of limitations of two years from the date of death. This means the wrongful death action must be filed within two years of the date your loved one died.
There are rare exceptions to the two-year filing deadline, so you must promptly consult an experienced Pembroke Pines wrongful death lawyer to determine your filing deadline.
How Much Does a Pembroke Pines Wrongful Death Lawyer Charge?
At Rosen Injury Law, we handle wrongful death claims contingently. This means we do not get paid until we win compensation for you.
When we begin representing you, we will enter into a written agreement that explains what percentage of your total compensation we will be paid for our attorney fees. We will pay all expenses of pursuing our claim upfront, and you won’t pay a penny until we have secured your compensation.
Contingency fee agreements help level the playing field in personal injury claims and allow injury victims to aggressively pursue their fair compensation without risking any of their assets.
Why Should I Hire a Pembroke Pines Wrongful Death Lawyer?
Wrongful death claims can be challenging and emotionally exhausting for survivors. You deserve to have an experienced Pembroke Pines wrongful death lawyer handle all details of recovering compensation for your damages so you can focus on grieving and healing.
Your attorney will carefully investigate the accident or incident that caused your loved one’s death to help determine all possible causes and potentially liable parties. They will conduct discovery to uncover vital evidence to support your claim and build your strongest case.
Your attorney will help establish and value all damages so you will know what would be a fair settlement of your claim. They will work to resolve your claim fairly as quickly as possible. If a fair settlement is not reached, they can take your case to trial to demand the full and fair compensation you deserve.
Being represented by an experienced Pembroke Pines wrongful death lawyer can provide peace of mind and increase your chances of recovering maximum compensation.
Schedule a Free Consultation With a Pembroke Pines Wrongful Death Lawyer Today
If you have lost a loved one due to another party’s negligence or wrongdoing, you may be able to recover damages. We understand that nothing can heal your broken heart or compensate for the loss of your loved one. However, recovering financial compensation can help ease some of the burdens caused by their death.
At Rosen Injury Law, our compassionate Pembroke Pines wrongful death lawyers have recovered maximum compensation for families of personal injury victims for over two decades. We have the resources, experience, and skills to get the justice and compensation you need to move forward after a tragedy. Let us help you.
Call (954) 466-1114 or complete the short form on our contact page and schedule a free consultation. We will listen to you, answer your questions, and explain your rights. If we represent you, we will fight tirelessly to recover the full damages you are entitled to.