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Florida’s wrongful death act is contained in § 768.16 of the Florida Statutes. It allows surviving family members of someone who was wrongfully killed to take legal action to recover compensation from the wrongdoer. Like personal injury claims and lawsuits, the cause of action in wrongful death claims is negligence or wrongdoing, because wrongful death claims are civil cases.
If you recently suffered the loss of a loved one due to some other party’s negligent, careless, or wrongful actions, you may have legal recourse. To learn if you are able to bring a wrongful death action against the wrongdoer, contact our Port St. Lucie wrongful death attorneys at Crary Buchanan for an evaluation of your case.
Florida’s wrongful death act uses some terms that are not commonplace. Definitions are helpful in understanding how our state’s wrongful death laws work and what rights and privileges to which surviving family members are entitled.
There are many different ways survivors can obtain compensation after the loss of a loved one. The Florida Statutes list out the different forms of damages you may be entitled to, including:
If you have lost a loved one because of someone else’s wrongful action (or inaction), you can seek legal action to help you cover expenses. We know that nothing can replace your loved one, but we can help you obtain justice so the negligent party is held accountable. Since 1927, our firm has been a passionate advocate for the wrongfully injured and their families. Call us today for a confidential evaluation of your case to see how we can help.
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