Losing a loved one to someone else's negligence is devastating. Florida's Wrongful Death Act allows surviving family members to seek compensation for their loss. Injury Claim Team connects grieving families with compassionate, experienced Florida wrongful death attorneys.
Common Causes of Wrongful Death Cases in Florida
Understanding how these accidents happen helps prove fault. Frequent causes include:
- Fatal car, truck, and motorcycle crashes
- Medical malpractice
- Workplace accidents
- Defective products
- Nursing home neglect
- Drowning and premises accidents
Common Injuries
Wrongful Death cases in Florida often result in serious harm, including:
- Loss of companionship and support
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Lost income and benefits
- Medical bills before death
- Survivors' mental pain and suffering
Florida Law: What You Need to Know
Under Florida's Wrongful Death Act (Fla. Stat. §§ 768.16-768.26), a claim is brought by the personal representative of the estate on behalf of surviving family members. Recoverable damages include lost support and services, loss of companionship, and the survivors' mental pain and suffering. Florida's deadline for wrongful death claims is generally two years from the date of death.
Florida deadline: Most negligence injury claims must be filed within two years of the accident under Fla. Stat. § 95.11(4)(a). Government claims have separate, shorter notice deadlines.
How Injury Claim Team Helps
Injury Claim Team is not a law firm — we are a free service that connects injured Floridians with experienced, independent personal injury attorneys who handle wrongful death cases. We match you with the right lawyer for your situation, anywhere in Florida, and there is never a fee unless your case is won. Your case review is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Florida Wrongful Death FAQs
Nothing upfront. Our network attorneys work on a contingency fee — you pay no fee unless they recover compensation for you. The case review is always free.
Most Florida negligence claims must be filed within two years of the accident. Government-related claims have separate notice deadlines. It is best to act quickly to preserve evidence.
It depends on the severity of your injuries, medical costs, lost income, the strength of the liability evidence, and available insurance. A free review is the best way to estimate your claim's value.