Who brings a Florida wrongful death claim
A personal representative generally brings the claim on behalf of the estate and qualifying survivors. Depending on the family, survivors may include a spouse, children or parents, and the recoverable losses can differ for each person.
Economic and personal losses
The estate and survivors may have different claims involving medical and funeral expenses, lost financial support or services, lost earnings and the personal suffering caused by the death, subject to Florida law.
Early investigation matters
Fatal vehicle crashes, trucking incidents, medical negligence, defective products and unsafe properties may all lead to a wrongful death investigation. Evidence and legal deadlines can be time-sensitive, so the specific date and circumstances should be reviewed promptly.
This content is informational. Deadlines and rights depend on the date, facts and law applicable to the case.