A wrongful death can be caused by a wide variety of incidents and accidents including, but not limited to:
- Car accident
- Defective product
- Slip and fall
- Inadequate security at an event, venue, or parking lot.
- Medical malpractice
- Construction site accidents
- and a wide variety of other accidents.
Any proof available that shows the fault of the person or company that was responsible for the death should be kept. This includes:
- Photos of the accident scene
- Medical records
- Police reports
- Names and contact information of witnesses and responders
- The defective product.
Survivor Claims are for family members and dependents left behind after a wrongful death.
In Florida, family members are entitled to compensation for a variety of reasons:
- Loss of support and benefits from the deceased
- Loss of companionship and protection
- Mental pain and suffering
- Lost companionship, instruction, and/or guidance
- Medical and funeral expenses when paid by a survivor
The estate of your lost loved one is also entitled to compensation (which will pass on to his or her heirs after the estate is settled) for losses such as:
- Lost job income
- Lost inheritance
- Medical expenses
- Funeral expenses
If a close family member is the victim of a wrongful death we can help. Alex Arreaza at Arreaza Law Firm has been representing injury victims and their families for almost three decades. we have the experience and expertise necessary to help our clients make sense of the confusing and complicated information that will be dominating their life. Remember the solution to your wrongful death case begins here.