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Clearwater Wrongful Death Lawyer
Looking for a Lawyer for a Wrongful Death Case in Clearwater?
There are few experiences in life more poignant, defining, and difficult
than losing a loved one. When the untimely passing of your loved one was
caused by the negligence or wrongful act of another, our firm understands
that feelings of grief may be intensified and complicated by the desire
to obtain justice. Fortunately, Florida law allows certain eligible family
members to pursue civil legal actions against the individual or entity
responsible for the death of another. By filing a wrongful death claim
with the assistance of our compassionate Clearwater wrongful death lawyer,
you can achieve justice, recover compensation for your losses, and focus
on your future with a positive foundation.
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Florida Wrongful Death Act
Title XLV §768.16 - 768.26 of the Florida Statutes outlines what is
known as the Florida Wrongful Death Act. According to the statute, wrongful
death claims can be brought by surviving relatives when the death of their
family member is caused by another's wrongful act, negligence, or
breach of duty. Surviving relatives may include a decedent's spouse,
children, parents, and any dependent blood relatives or adoptive siblings.
When courts rule in favor of a decedent's survivors, compensation
can be awarded as follows:
Economic Damages
Victims can recover financial damages directly resulting from the death
of their loved one. These damages can include any medical expenses, funeral
expenses and the loss of future financial support a decedent would have
provided had they lived. When evaluating the value of lost financial support,
courts will take into consideration the surviving relatives' relationships
to the decedent, the decedent's projected and probable net income,
and their life expectancy, among other factors. At Cope, Zebro & Crawford,
P.L., we employ experts to establish these damages.
Non-Economic Damages
The death of a loved one also creates substantial emotional injuries for
which family members can recover compensation. These non-economic damages
can include grief and mental anguish, as well as loss of companionship
and guidance. Although these damages are intangible, elusive to measurement,
and difficult to equate in monetary sums, monetary compensation is the
only tool Florida courts have left for survivors to obtain justice. We
know that no amount of money can ever compensate you for the loss of your
loved one, but we remain intent on recovering the full amount of compensation
you deserve.
Punitive Damages
For certain cases and / or injuries, courts may also award families additional
compensation in the form of
punitive damages. Punitive damages are designed primarily as a way to further punish wrongdoers
(defendants) for egregious acts of negligence or misconduct. Wrongful
death cases that involve drunk driving accidents, for instance, commonly
award these types of exemplary damages. With a former prosecutor on our
legal team, we are fully prepared to maximize compensation by pursuing
punitive damages, if and when possible.
Discuss Your Rights with a Clearwater Personal Injury Attorney
Our legal team has been by the side of many families as they endured the
emotional and legal turbulence that wrongful death cases create. While
our extensive experience and legal prowess proved invaluable in securing
swift resolutions and full compensation on their behalf, it was our keenly
tuned sense of care and concern that provided our clients with positive
experiences and hopes for a brighter future, even in times as dark as these.
Our Clearwater wrongful death lawyers are confident that we can see local
residents through the wrongful death claim process, and we are absolutely
certain that should anyone in need come to our firm for help, passionate
legal minds will be here to fight on your behalf.
Contact Cope, Zebro & Crawford by calling
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death lawyer can help.