If you’ve recently lost a loved one in an incident involving unintentional injury, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim to recover damages. A Tampa wrongful death lawyer from Amarosa Law Firm, P.A., can evaluate your case and secure the compensation you deserve.
In 2023, there were a total of 16,435 deaths from unintentional injuries reported in Florida. Of these recorded fatalities, 1,084 were in Hillsborough County. Florida’s wrongful death laws exist to hold at-fault parties accountable for their actions and uphold justice for the victim.
The priority list for who can file this claim starts with their spouse and then passes to any surviving children. If neither of those parties is a viable option, the decedent’s parents may file instead. Whoever takes on the responsibility must be sure to file the claim within two years of the decedent’s death.
Some wrongful death claims we have handled in the past at Amarosa Law Firm, P.A., involved:
When you file a wrongful death claim, you can recover economic damages on behalf of the victim, such as their medical bills before they passed. You can also claim non-economic damages for both the victim and the surviving loved ones.
The at-fault party may be ordered to pay the costs associated with the funeral, burial, or cremation of the deceased as a part of the settlement agreement. Surviving family members can also file for the potential loss of inheritance due to the premature death of a family member. Moreover, anyone who was financially dependent on the decedent could file for the income they would have received had they lived.
It’s not uncommon for surviving loved ones to suffer long-term emotional pain and suffering caused by the untimely death of their loved one. That’s why you’re allowed to seek damages like emotional distress, loss of consortium or companionship, and pain and suffering. Similarly, you can file for the loss of parental guidance, care, and nurturing for surviving children.
If your wrongful death claim goes to trial, it could take place at the Hillsborough County Courthouse or in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court in Hillsborough County.
Amarosa Law Firm, P.A., has been handling wrongful death cases throughout Hillsborough County and beyond for years, so we’re confident we can represent you through yours. We recently earned the Barry Cohen Award for Excellence in Criminal Defense, and we can show you why we’re the right partner for your wrongful death case.
A: In Florida, certain surviving loved ones of the deceased are allowed to file a wrongful death claim on their behalf. Priority falls to the decedent’s spouse, then their kids, and then their parents.
If none of these primary beneficiaries can file the claim, other family members may be eligible. If the decedent didn’t have a will and surviving family members cannot agree on a personal representative for their estate, the court may appoint one.
Amarosa Law Firm, P.A., has years of personal injury law experience that we can leverage for your claim. If you’re ready to start planning your case, contact the office to set up a consultation with our firm today.
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