Clearwater Wrongful Death Attorney
Some victims don’t survive their accidents. Those family members left behind must figure out how to move on emotionally, as well as financially. In Florida, certain family members can seek financial compensation in a wrongful death case. A settlement for monetary damages will not bring a loved one back, but it can help defray the costs associated with an untimely death and provide families with a measure of justice. Reach out to The Reep Law Firm to talk with our Clearwater wrongful death attorney in a free and private consultation. We have provided compassionate legal advice to many grieving families.
Bringing a Wrongful Death Claim in Clearwater
Our firm has represented family members in litigation and negotiation involving wrongful death. You might have a claim if your loved one died as a result of the following:
- Motor vehicle accidents caused by a negligent or reckless motorist.
- Drunk driving accidents.
- Distracted driving collisions, including truck accidents.
- Premises liability claims caused by a careless property owner who failed to protect visitors.
- Swimming pool accidents for an accidental drowning.
- Products liability cases for a death caused by a defectively designed or manufactured product.
- Fatal dog maulings.
- Violent attacks, including homicide.
Our legal team will review if the death qualifies as “wrongful” under the state law. Not every tragic death does. As a general rule of thumb, you can bring a claim if your beloved family member could have sued had they lived. For example, your wife might have been killed by a drunk driver. Had she lived, she could have sued for personal injuries, so her surviving family members should be able to bring a wrongful death claim.
This type of lawsuit is filed by the estate’s personal representative, but family members receive most of the compensation. A wrongful death claim seeks to compensate family members for the cost of medical bills, lost services, lost financial support, and the loss of love or affection.
The Reep Law Firm can step in and help in many ways to strengthen a legal claim. We can find evidence to reconstruct what happened. Often, a beloved family member dies at the scene, so we never hear their version of events. Even worse, the defendant might blame them for the accident. Let our lawyers search for additional evidence.
Speak with Our Office in a Free Consultation
The months following a tragic loss are full of questions and doubt. Many families are struggling financially, especially when the family breadwinner dies suddenly. The Reep Law Firm will step in and answer any questions you have. We can also review who to sue for the wrongful death and meet any applicable deadlines. These are difficult cases to bring, but we have had success using the law to force a negligent defendant to pay compensation.
We can also review whether to file a survival action under Florida law, which often supplements a wrongful death claim. Please call our office to schedule a free consultation today with our Clearwater wrongful death attorney.
