Losing a loved one due to the negligence or wrongful actions of another party is heartbreaking and can leave you angry and confused. While no amount of money can bring them back or ever compensate for your loss, financial compensation can help ease some of the burdens caused by your loved one’s death.
At Rosen Injury Law, our attorneys have the experience, skills, and resources to help you recover maximum compensation for your damages. Let us help you. Call (954) 466-1114 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation. We will listen to you, answer your questions, and explain your options. If we represent you, we will fight tirelessly to recover the full compensation you are entitled to.
What Sets Rosen Injury Law Apart?
- Results. We have a proven record of recovering maximum compensation for our wrongful death clients, having secured numerous multi-million-dollar awards and verdicts.
- Experience. Eric Rosen is a double-certified civil trial lawyer who has secured substantial wrongful death verdicts against some of the world’s largest and most powerful companies.
- Integrity. Our Westchester accident attorneys won’t take your case unless we believe it has merit and that we can help you secure maximum compensation.
- Service. You will never have to wonder what’s going on with your case. We keep you informed every step of the way and are committed to providing you the highest level of service.
What Is a Wrongful Death Case In Florida?
The Florida Wrongful Death Act is found at Florida Statutes §768.16-768.26. Under these statutes, any death caused by another party’s negligence or wrongdoing is a wrongful death.
The deceased person’s survivors have a right to bring a civil action against the party responsible for the death to recover damages they have suffered.
Florida Statutes §768.19 is entitled “Right of Action” and states that “when the death of a person is caused by the wrongful act, negligence, default, or breach of contract or warranty of any person,” the deceased person’s estate has a right of action to seek financial damages by filing a lawsuit.
A wrongful death case is a civil action that is entirely separate and distinct from any criminal charges that may or may not be filed against the wrongdoer.
What Are the Leading Causes of Wrongful Death in Westchester?
Wrongful death can have numerous causes. Some of the leading causes of wrongful death in Westchester include:
- Automobile accidents.
- Boating accidents.
- Bicycling accidents.
- Pedestrian accidents.
- Workplace accidents, including those on construction sites, factories, and plants.
- Medical malpractice and pharmaceutical mistakes.
- Dangerous products.
- Drowning accidents.
- Nursing home and elder abuse and neglect.
- Violent acts, including domestic abuse.
- Premises liability injuries.
- Aviation accidents.
Any claim based on a death caused by another party’s negligence, intentional misconduct, or strict liability may be a wrongful death case.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Case In Westchester?
If the decedent left a will, the personal representative outlined in the will has the right to file a wrongful death claim on behalf of the decedent’s survivors and estate. If there is no will or no representative named in the will, surviving family members may petition the court to be named as the representative and to file the wrongful death claim.
The survivors who may be entitled to recover compensation in a Westchester wrongful death claim include the surviving spouse, children, parents, and others who are financially dependent on the decedent.
You should promptly consult an experienced Westchester wrongful death lawyer to determine whether you have the right to recover compensation for your loved one’s wrongful death.
How Much Is a Wrongful Death Claim Worth In Westchester?
The amount and type of compensation you may be able to recover depend on numerous factors. Once we have evaluated your case, we will be able to provide an estimate of what we believe is a fair settlement for your claim.
In a successful Westchester wrongful death case, you may be able to recover:
- Loss of future wages.
- Loss of benefits.
- Loss of care and protection.
- Loss of consortium.
- Loss of inheritance.
- Medical expenses.
- Funeral and burial expenses.
- Pain and suffering.
- Mental and emotional distress.
The type and amount of compensation in wrongful death claims vary widely depending on the facts of each case.
What Is The Statute of Limitations For a Westchester Wrongful Death Claim?
A statute of limitations is a law that sets the deadline for filing a claim to recover compensation in a wrongful death claim. If you miss your deadline, you will not be able to recover compensation.
In Florida, the deadline to file a wrongful death claim is two years from the date of death, as provided in Florida Statutes §94.11(5)(e). However, there are exceptions to the two-year deadline. You must promptly consult an experienced Westchester wrongful death lawyer to know your filing deadline.
How a Westchester Wrongful Death Lawyer Can Help
An experienced Westchester personal injury lawyer can investigate the accident or incident that caused your loved one’s death to help determine all possible causes and potentially liable parties. They can uncover, preserve, and collect essential evidence to prove your claim before it can be destroyed, lost, or diminished.
Your lawyer can help accurately value all your damages and work to reach a fair settlement of your case as quickly as possible. If a fair settlement is not reached, your attorney can take your case to trial and demand maximum compensation.
Your chances of recovering maximum compensation as quickly as possible are much greater when an experienced Westchester wrongful death lawyer represents you.
Schedule a Free Consultation to Discuss Your Westchester Wrongful Death Claim
Losing a loved one is always hard. But losing them due to another party’s negligence or wrongdoing can be devastating. At Rosen Injury Law, we understand that you are grieving. We know that money cannot bring back your loved one or ever compensate for your loss. However, we have seen time and again that pursuing justice can help survivors regain control and move forward. And financial compensation can help ease some of the burdens caused by your loved one’s death.
Rosen Injury Law has a proven track record of securing maximum client compensation, and we are committed to doing the same for you. Call (954) 466-1114 or complete the short form on our contact page and schedule a free consultation with one of our compassionate Westchester wrongful death lawyers.