When a loved one passes, it is always difficult – even more so when there is evidence that their death could have been avoided or prevented. Wrongful death is the term used to describe the type of lawsuit the family of the deceased bring against the responsible business, person, or entity.
At Collins Law Firm, we have been handling these types of cases since 1950. We can help your family fight for justice by holding those responsible for the wrongful death accountable for their actions. We will fight hard for a fair and equitable settlement.
A wrongful death action is separate from any lawsuit that may have been initiated on behalf of the deceased person for losses resulting from injuries. For procedural purposes, the earlier action is often combined with the wrongful death action into one lawsuit.
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At Collins Law Firm, we have handled significant, multi-million dollar wrongful death cases. We know first-hand how devastating it is to lose a loved one. Your pain is further compounded when you find out that your loved one’s death could have been avoided or prevented. These are difficult matters to face, but you are not alone in this. Our wrongful death team in The Villages knows how to handle even the most difficult of cases. We will work hard to ensure you are fairly compensated for your loss and that wrongdoers are held accountable under the law.
Florida law allows for economic damages, as the name suggests compensation for financial losses associated with suffering an injury such as medical expenses, loss wages and the loss of ability to earn income in the future.
Florida law allows recovery for non-economic damages including pain and suffering, mental anguish and loss of enjoyment of life.
The last type of damages, punitive, differs from the first two in that their main purpose is the punish the negligent party rather than compensate the injured party. As such they are not often awarded.
In a wrongful death lawsuit, it can be difficult to determine damages. In some cases under the law, the family of the deceased can be compensated not only for medical bills and funeral expenses, but also for their pain and loss that comes from having a member of their family taken away unexpectedly and negligently. Determining these damages usually involves evaluating the surviving family members’ human losses that follow when the wrongful death of a loved one occurs. Let our office detail these options for you.
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