A family member in Orlando can file a wrongful death claim to seek compensation for both financial and emotional losses. Family members consist of the deceased person’s parents, spouse, children, or a blood relative who is wholly or partially dependent on the support of the loved one who passed away.
Damages from Wrongful Death cases are determined by Florida Statues 768.21
Each survivor may recover the value of lost support and services from the date of the decedent’s injury to her or his death, with interest, and future loss of support and services from the date of death and reduced to present value. In evaluating loss of support and services, the survivor’s relationship to the decedent, the amount of the decedent’s probable net income available for distribution to the particular survivor, and the replacement value of the decedent’s services to the survivor may be considered. In computing the duration of future losses, the joint life expectancies of the survivor and the decedent.
Common causes for filing a wrongful death case in Florida
Car Accidents
Every year vehicle crashes account for more than 30,000 fatalities. If another driver’s negligence, intoxication, speeding, texting, inattentiveness, or fatigue, has resulted in the death of a family member, they should be held responsible.
Slip and Falls
It is the duty of the business owner or property manager to maintain a safe environment for visitors, employees, and guests. Failing to do so can result in a dangerous situation.
Medical Malpractice
Medical professional’s negligence or error results in approximately 98,000 deaths annually, according to the Institute of Medicine. If you feel an error by a health care provider has caused the death of a loved one, holding them responsible can help work through the grieving process.
Workplace Accidents
Whether it is a dangerous work environment, defective equipment, or negligence on the part of a co-worker, wrongful deaths can occur in any type of work situation.
Violent Encounter
Unfortunately, violent encounters are on the rise. They can happen anywhere and anytime of day.
Dangerous or Defective Product
You do everything to protect your loved ones, but there are many products on the market today that can cause harm and even death.
The most difficult thing you will ever go through is mourning the death of a family member. During this difficult time, Attorney James P. Kelley is here to help navigate you during these troubling times.
We understand there isn’t anything we can do to make up for loosing someone you love, but can assist you in getting the compensation to help you move forward through this situation and avoid financial ruin.