Wrongful Death Attorney

Best Wrongful Death Attorney in Florida

If you have lost a loved one in an accident, you may feel sad and confused at the same time, followed by an unnerving mental state. The pain is inexplicable. Losing a family member is never a simple deal. What makes it worse is the fault or negligence of another party that has been the prime reason behind your near one’s death. At Abercrombie, P.A., we understand that unexpectedly losing a family member can leave you in a sea of uncertainty. The physical and emotional trauma, financial crisis, and loss of companionship – the reality turns the victim’s life upside down.

Thanks to Florida Law, the victim’s family members can seek compensation for the losses they suffer. In a wrongful death case, we cannot bring your loved one back, but we make sure you receive a fair settlement amount to deal with the critical time. Our wrongful death attorneys file a compensation claim for the dead victim’s family. Our team of expert attorneys keeps a compassionate and supportive approach when you are walking through the challenging phase.  

Florida Statute of Limitations 

Florida Statute 95.11 allows the family members of a dead accident victim a two-year timeline to file a lawsuit from the date of the loved one’s death. The family must file a compensation claim within the timeframe, or the law bars the family from taking legal procedures ahead.    The sooner you file the lawsuit, the more likely proofs and evidence will be intact, and your attorneys will preserve the evidence. An early consultation allows your wrongful death attorney to investigate thoroughly and successfully and create a well-planned legal strategy. The family can avoid the chance of dismissal by obeying the statute of limitations.   

How to Determine A Wrongful Death Case Value? 

  Each wrongful death case is unique, and so is the settlement worth. Our wrongful death attorneys calculate the damages and losses the victim’s family has suffered to determine the settlement value. The victim’s party can recover compensation for –

• Medical bills’ value of the accident victim before death. 

• Treatment and healing costs of the family members – present and future.

• Funeral or burial expenses

• Loss of income – current and future 

• Loss of emotional support and companionship

• Loss of inheritance

The family can also claim compensation for other damages indirectly associated with the accident. The compensation amount varies depending on the case factors. Connect with Abercrombie, P.A. and have a free case evaluation.       

Eligible Parties to File A Wrongful Death Claim 

The consequences a wrongful death leaves on the family, friends, and spouses is disastrous. It’s hard to swallow the truth that another person’s fault, be it intended or unintended, took the life of a close one. Keeping the pain and sorrow aside, filing a lawsuit is the only way to seek compensation to recover value for the economic and non-economic losses. The eligible family members can acquire a fair settlement based on their relationship with the dead victim. Not all “family members” can file a compensation claim after a wrongful death case. Who can file a claim? 

• Spouses 

Spouses can file compensation claims for loss of companionship and emotional anguish. Economic losses also come under consideration.  

• Children 

Minor children of the dead victim can claim compensation. The damages include mental anguish, pain and toil, and parental guidance and companionship. Loss of inheritance and loss of parent’s income come under the settlement worth. 

• Parents 

Each parent of a minor dead child separately can sue the at-fault party for their pain and suffering. In the case of the child being an adult, the parents can accuse the negligent party of the mental pain and loss of companionship. Monetary losses are a significant factor here, too.   

An Attempt to Get Life on Track with Fair Compensation 

  At Abercrombie, P.A., our wrongful death attorneys help the dead victim’s family file compensation claims. Our expert attorneys leave no stone unturned in proving the alleged parties’ negligence. The insurance company attempts to convince the victim party with a low settlement offer that won’t fairly compensate the losses suffered. Our wrongful death attorneys help establish the fault or negligence of the liable party in a wrongful death case. The legal professionals: 

• Investigate, assess, and reconstruct the accident case. 

• Analyze the case and identify the at-fault party/s. 

• Communicate with a medical professional and document your injuries.

• Collect all proofs and evidence to calculate the losses and determine the potential settlement worth.

• Establish a direct link between the accident and the losses the victim’s family suffered.

• Negotiate with the insurance companies to win maximum compensation.

• Convince the insurance company to pay compensation for the liabilities they hold in the accident with relevant proof and evidence. 

• The lawyers assist in winning compensation either through a settlement or trial. 

• Represent the victim with solid legal backup before the law. 

Connect with Abercrombie, P.A. Today 

Our wrongful death attorneys at Abercrombie, P.A., keep a sympathetic and warm approach to the victim’s family through their tough times. We understand the emotional pain one feels after losing a loved one and the frustration that comes with the thought that another party’s carefulness could have saved the life. However, we do our best to protect your right to compensation and justice.   Wrongful death claims are some of the most complex civil cases. Our personal injury attorneys stand by you through the thick and thin of the litigation process. Trust us with your rights. Book your first free case evaluation today.

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