Category Archives: Wrongful Death
Florida’s Wrongful Death Law Hurts Patients. Families
Most states have laws in place that allow you to sue a doctor for medical malpractice that they cause to a family member. Florida, however, is unique in its laws, particularly when it comes to wrongful death. The state’s Wrongful Death Act restricts adult children 25 or older from suing for medical malpractice involving… Read More »
Parents Of Teen Killed In Florida Traffic Stop To File Wrongful Death Lawsuit
It’s always devastating when someone dies unexpectedly through someone else’s negligence. This is especially true when the victim is a child. Although the parents can file a wrongful death lawsuit and obtain compensation, this does not alleviate the emotional pain and grief that comes with the loss of a loved one. A family is… Read More »
Jury Awards $40 Million In Wrongful Death Case
Car accidents are a common cause of wrongful death. In 2019, they caused more than 36,000 deaths in the United States. Many of these fatalities were caused by reckless acts, such as speeding, not following traffic laws, and drunk driving. In 2014, a drunk driving accident in Palm City led to the death of… Read More »
Wrongful Death In Florida
There are many instances in which a person can be killed by someone else’s negligent or reckless behavior. Some examples include auto accidents, falls, medical malpractice, drowning, defective products, poisoning, and workplace accidents. A person can be liable for wrongful death whether they acted negligently, recklessly or deliberately. While some wrongful death actions are… Read More »
