Risks of Wrongful Death in Tampa Bay
The many risks of fatal injuries in Tampa Bay include:
Causes of Accidental Death in Florida
Thousands of people die in Florida each year due to preventable accidents.
These are some of the leading injury-related causes of death in the Sunshine State:
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Falls
- Drowning
- Suffocation
- Poisoning
- Firearms
- Fire or flames
- Pedestrian injuries
- Cyclist injuries
- Struck by an object
When someone suffers a fatal injury, and someone else was to blame, surviving family members can file a claim against the liable parties for wrongful death.
Wrongful Death Laws

A wrongful death claim arises from the death of an individual due to the negligent or intentional conduct of another. There may be a criminal investigation and civil action following a fatal accident. There often are circumstances for the victim’s (the decedent’s) survivors to initiate a wrongful death lawsuit.
A wrongful death suit is different from other types of personal injury claims because the actual victim (the decedent) is not filing suit. Rather, the family members or the decedent’s estate must file the case. As such, a wrongful death claim seeks to recover damages for the injuries that the surviving family and/or estate suffered due to the victim’s death.
Wrongful death accidents are traumatic experiences that leave the victim’s loved ones vulnerable and in shock. The victim’s surviving family members are often confused about what to do, who to call, or where to find help after loss from a sudden accident. It can leave victims in a troublesome situation while in pain and mourning the loss of their loved one.
With outstanding medical and funeral expenses, families face unexpected financial responsibilities the accident caused. Your family’s focus should be on grieving, not how to fund expenses from a wrongful death accident.
At Lucas, Macyszyn, & Dyer Injury Firm, we understand that no amount of money can make up for the loss of a loved one. However, we help our clients achieve financial security and recover from their losses.