your grief. If your loved one died in an untimely and preventable accident because of someone else’s actions, your feelings of sadness and anger might make you feel even worse. Fortunately, there may be a legal avenue for you to channel your grief. You might be eligible to pursue a legal claim for financial compensation with the help of an experienced attorney.
A compassionate Inverness wrongful death lawyer could review the facts surrounding your loved one’s death to see if filing a wrongful death lawsuit is a good option for your family.
A wrongful death happens when an individual dies because of the misconduct, negligence, or recklessness of another person, business, or entity. Generally, a wrongful death lawsuit is appropriate if your deceased loved one would have had justifiable legal grounds to pursue a personal injury lawsuit if they had survived their injuries. Unlike a personal injury lawsuit, which can award damages to the injured party, a wrongful death lawsuit provides a chance for the deceased person’s loved ones to pursue compensation. This compensation would be for the emotional and financial losses they suffer as a result of their loved one’s untimely death. If your family is successful in your wrongful death lawsuit, the person responsible for your loved one’s death would need to pay financial damages.
As a wrongful death lawsuit is a civil action, there is less of a requirement for the burden of proof than in a criminal trial. To be successful, the party filing the lawsuit only needs to show that it is more likely than not that the defendant’s actions led to your loved one’s untimely death.
Untimely and preventable deaths can affect a large number of people. However, not every grieving person is eligible to pursue a claim for the wrongful death of their loved one. Under Florida Statutes § 768.20, if you lost your loved one, you are not guaranteed eligibility to file a lawsuit personally. Instead, the personal representative named in your deceased loved one’s will is the only person who can legally bring the claim. If your loved one died without a will, a personal representative appointed by the court can bring the claim. In that lawsuit, the personal representative must list all potential estate beneficiaries, such as the decedent’s spouse, children, parents, and all other relatives who depended on the decedent.
An Inverness attorney from LMD Injury Lawyers could help you determine your eligibility and guide your family through the steps of a wrongful death claim.
Wrongful death lawsuits can be appropriate anytime someone else’s actions result in a death that would not have occurred otherwise. Commonly, wrongful death claims involve the following:
Our Inverness lawyers have helped many grieving families who have lost loved ones for many reasons. We could investigate your loved one’s wrongful death and help you seek fair compensation.
Trying to live your life without the financial and emotional support of your deceased loved one is challenging. By filing a legal claim, an Inverness wrongful death lawyer may be able to help you obtain money that you could use to feel more financially secure in your future. This could allow you and your family to begin building a new life.
Call us to schedule an initial consultation to learn about your legal options.
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