Bonita Springs Wrongful Death Lawyer

Do I Need to Hire a Wrongful Death Lawyer?

If you lost a loved one as a result of a preventable accident that was caused by the negligence of another, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim or lawsuit to hold the at-fault party accountable. The trial-tested legal team at Parker Waichman LLP has successfully helped countless families in their pursuit of justice. 

While you can file a lawsuit and represent yourself, hiring an experienced wrongful death lawyer can significantly increase your chances of a successful outcome to your case. As you and your family focus on grieving and moving forward with your life, a compassionate and dedicated wrongful death attorney on our legal team will handle every aspect of your case.

Your attorney will provide the knowledgeable, experienced, and skilled legal representation, support, and guidance you need during this challenging time in your life.

How Can a Bonita Springs Wrongful Death Attorney Help?

A wrongful death attorney at Parker Waichman LLP can help you seek justice and compensation for the loss of a loved one due to the misconduct or negligence of another. Our experienced Bonita Springs wrongful death lawyers can investigate the circumstances surrounding the death to uncover the truth, identify the responsible parties, and build a strong case that will help you recover compensation. 

A wrongful death attorney on our legal team can also provide compassionate and dedicated support throughout the legal process, ensuring your rights are protected and that you recover fair compensation for your damages.

Wrongful Death Damages

The surviving family members who may be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit can pursue compensation for out-of-pocket expenses paid since the passing of their loved one. This can include medical bills, and funeral and burial costs. Additionally, they can also pursue compensation for loss of benefits, lost wages, and other earnings that the deceased party would have contributed during their lifetime.

Pain and Suffering

Surviving family members may have the right to recover damages for their mental pain and suffering due to the untimely loss of a loved one. 

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Family members who may be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering include:

• A surviving spouse
• Children under the age of twenty-five
• Except for medical malpractice wrongful death lawsuits, adult children can recover compensation if there is no surviving spouse.
• Except for medical malpractice wrongful death lawsuits, if there is no surviving spouse or minor children, the parents of the deceased can recover compensation.

Loss Of Companionship and Protection

The surviving spouse or a minor child is eligible for these damages. 
If there is no surviving spouse, an adult child may be eligible for loss of companionship and protection damages.

Loss Of Support and Services

Surviving family members may be entitled to damages that cover lost past and future contributions of the deceased party. This can include physical labor, property, and money.

Medical Costs and Funeral and Burial Expenses

Family members who paid for the deceased party’s medical treatment and/or funeral and burial costs may be entitled to compensation for these damages.

What Are Common Causes Of Wrongful Death?

The unexpected loss of a loved one can occur in many ways. Wrongful death occurs due to the negligent or wrongful actions of another person or entity. 
In Florida, common causes of wrongful death include:

Medical Malpractice

When a medical professional fails to uphold the standard of care and it results in a medication error, surgical error, misdiagnosis, a delay in diagnosis, or a failure to treat, the medical professional and other associated parties can be held liable.

Auto Accidents

A death resulting from a motor vehicle collision can be caused by distracted driving, driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, reckless driving, speeding, and other forms of negligence.

Workplace Accidents

A fatal accident in the workplace can occur in high-risk industries, such as construction or manufacturing.These accidents can occur due to unsafe work environments, lack of training, lack of supervision, failure to maintain machinery, lack of safety equipment, and other forms of negligence.

Defective Products

When a consumer dies in a fatal accident as the result of a defective or dangerous product, the manufacturer and other parties can be held liable. Defective product deaths can be caused by the failure to provide adequate instructions or warnings, manufacturing errors, or design flaws.

Slip and Fall Accidents

A fatal injury resulting from a slip and fall or trip and fall accident can occur when the property owner or manager fails to keep their premises reasonably safe or fails to warn visitors or invitees of dangerous conditions on the property.

What is the Statute Of Limitations for Wrongful Death in Florida?

In Florida, eligible parties will have two years from the date of the death of their loved one to take legal action against the negligent party responsible for the untimely death of their family member. Failure to take legal action during this period can result in your case being dismissed, barring you from recovering any compensation for your devastating loss. Because of this short window, you must contact a Bonita Springs wrongful death lawyer at Parker Waichman LLP as soon as possible to give your attorney adequate time to investigate the incident and build the strongest case possible.

Contact Us Today

If you lost a loved one in an accident that was caused by the negligence of another person or entity, you may be entitled to compensation. Let the experienced, compassionate wrongful death lawyers at Parker Waichman LLP fight for the justice you and your family deserve. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation to learn more.