Category Archives: Wrongful Death
Filing a Wrongful Death Claim in Response to Online Bullying
The internet has brought us together in many ways, and driven us apart in others. Online bullying is more prevalent now than ever, and there is little evidence that suggests that it will slow down anytime soon. While adults certainly harass one another, children are subjected to frequent and sometimes extreme bullying by their… Read More »
Damages Explained in a Wrongful Death Claim
In Florida, as with many states, beneficiaries are allowed to file a wrongful death claim against the negligent or reckless party that caused the death of the decedent. It is the responsibility of the decedent’s personal representative, named in their will, to bring the claim. In cases where the individual did not have a… Read More »
Wrongful Death Cases Around Coronavirus
As of the beginning of June 2020, the Orlando Sentinel reported 2,031 cases of coronavirus in Orange County, Florida with a total of 41 deaths. Nationwide the virus is a concern on most people’s minds. What happens if you or a family member gets sick from your workplace? What if you expect to get… Read More »
The Value of a Life in a Wrongful Death Claim
The value of human life is calculated in a number of bizarre ways, depending on the purpose of the institute or company. These values of human life can offer an estimate of what a claim is worth, but in order to get to the true value of a wrongful death claim, an attorney must… Read More »
Orlando Wrongful Death Attorney Pursuing Justice for Bicyclists
If your loved one was killed by a reckless, aggressive, drunk, or careless driver, an attorney can help you file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party. While it is obvious that compensation will never make this tragedy disappear, a lawsuit can provide you and your family with the financial means to better… Read More »
Wrongful Death Car Crash
The loss of a loved one is an impossible tragedy to ever fully overcome. Sadly, nearly eight people die in Florida traffic collisions every single day, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Whether you lost a spouse, child, or parent, an attorney can help you file a wrongful death claim for compensation…. Read More »
What to Know about Pursuing a Florida Wrongful Death Claim
When a loved one passes away unexpectedly due to someone else’s intentional acts, reckless behavior, or negligence, you may be able to file what’s called a wrongful death claim. There must be a financial hardship for the remaining dependents and/or family members in order to file such a claim. Wrongful death claims can be… Read More »
Wrongful Death Statistics
The death of a loved one takes an extremely large emotional and mental toll. This is even more true when the cause of death is due to preventable causes such as vehicle accidents like motorcycle crashes. The force and trauma of a motorcycle crash can cause serious personal injuries to the motorcyclist and rider,… Read More »
5 Elements of Negligence
Nobody wants to become the victim of medical malpractice. The thought of this happening to you or somebody you know is a terrifying concept. We expect our doctors to be the cure to our ailments and finding out that they were negligent with our care is both scary and a cause for financial compensation…. Read More »
What Qualifies as Wrongful Death?
The loss of a loved one can be an incredible difficult thing to handle. You may be overwhelmed with the process of handling life without them and there may be a number of things to take care of in their absence. However, if someone else is responsible for their death, can you seek legal… Read More »
