Losing someone you love because of another party’s fault is devastating and can leave you overwhelmed with grief and anguish. When a life is lost due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, the survivors have the right to seek compensation for their damages.
Of course, compensation will not bring your loved one back and will not mend your broken heart. It can, however, help ease some of the financial burdens caused by their death. Also, holding those responsible for the death can help you move forward when you are suffering.
At Rosen Injury Law, our compassionate Sweetwater injury lawyers have decades of experience supporting injury victims and their loved ones through tragedies and have a proven record of recovering maximum client compensation.
You can schedule a free consultation to discuss your rights by calling (954) 466-1114 or completing the short form on our contact page.
The Rosen Injury Law Difference
- Eric Rosen is a double board-certified civil trial lawyer who has won jury verdicts of more than $125 million against some of the world’s biggest companies.
- Our attorneys only take cases we believe have merit and that we can help recover maximum client compensation.
- We provide individualized legal services tailored to the facts of each client’s circumstances.
- You pay nothing until we recover yur compensation.
What Is Wrongful Death in Florida?
A wrongful death is any death that is caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of another party. When a wrongful death occurs, Florida law gives the 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.
Who Can File a Sweetwater, Florida Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
According to Florida Statutes §768.20, the deceased’s personal representative has the right to file the lawsuit to recover damages suffered by the surviving spouse, children, parents, estate, and any 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.
How Long Do I Have to File a Sweetwater, Florida Wrongful Death Claim?
A statute of limitations determines the time allowed for filing a civil lawsuit. If you miss your filing deadline, you cannot recover compensation for your damages.
Florida Statutes §95.11(5)(e) establishes a two-year statute of limitations for wrongful death claims. This means you must file a wrongful death claim within two years of the decedent’s death.
There are rare exceptions to this two-year deadline. You should consult an experienced Sweetwater wrongful death lawyer to determine your filing deadline.
It is important to take fast action not only to ensure you meet your filing deadline, but also 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 Sweetwater accident attorneys take immediate steps to protect and collect evidence before it is too late.
What If My Loved One Was Killed On Their Job?
Florida law requires most employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance to provide benefits to the families of workers who die on the job. However, these benefits are limited.
Many people assume that if their loved one is killed in a workplace accident, workers’ compensation is their only option to recover damages. However, depending on the causes of your loved one’s accident, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim, in addition to a workers’ compensation claim.
Under most circumstances, you cannot sue an employer in a wrongful death claim because workers’ compensation provides benefits. However, if an employer’s actions were grossly negligent or intentional and caused the employees death, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim against them.
Additionally, you may have the right to file a wrongful death claim against a third party whose actions caused or contributed to the cause of death. For example, if the actions of a subcontractor on the job caused the death, or if a defective product was the cause of death, you could bring a wrongful death claim against the subcontractor or product manufacturer
Can a Company Be Held Liable for a Sweetwater Wrongful Death?
Yes, companies and other entities can be held liable in a Sweetwater wrongful death claim. Any individual or legal entity may be found responsible for your damages.
Liability depends on the cause of your loved one’s accident. For example, if the driver of a vehicle was at fault, they can be held liable. If that driver was on the job when the accident happened, his employer may bear some liability. And if defective vehicle equipment or parts contributed to the accident and death of your loved one, the manufacturer of the defective part could be liable.
Determining all possible causes and potentially liable parties is critical to the success of your wrongful death claim. At Rosen Injury Law, our attorneys and investigators carefully examine all the facts surrounding the event that led to your loved one’s death to ensure the responsible parties are held accountable.
What Does a Sweetwater Wrongful Death Lawyer Do?
A wrongful death lawyer will carefully investigate the accident or incident that resulted in your loved one’s death to help determine causation and liability. They will 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.
A Sweetwater wrongful death lawyer can significantly improve your chances of achieving a successful outcome and give you peace of mind.
Consult a Sweetwater Wrongful Death Lawyer
At Rosen Injury Law, our compassionate Sweetwater wrongful death lawyers understand that you are grieving and that nothing can ever compensate you for the loss of your loved one. However, we have repeatedly seen that pursuing justice can help survivors regain some control and begin to move forward. Additionally, recovering financial compensation can help ease some of the burdens caused by your loved one’s death.
Our Sweetwater wrongful death lawyers have a proven record of recovering maximum compensation for our clients, and we want to help you get the justice and full financial recovery you are owed.
Call (954) 466-1114 or visit 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 tirelessly pursue justice for you.