Wrongful Death
A wrongful death is when a person’s death is caused by third party negligence or recklessness. When a person is wrongfully killed, it is always very traumatic, especially for the wrongful death victim’s family. In cases involving wrongful death, the victim’s death is not expected, which can make the loss more overwhelming for family members. Aside from their grief, families must contend with new obligations, and may face financial hardship. Fortunately, the law protects families of wrongful death victims by allowing them to file a wrongful death claim to recover damages for their losses.
Wrongful Death Claim
In the state of Florida, family members such as spouses, children, or parents may file a wrongful death claim if they have wrongfully lost a loved one due to third party negligence or recklessness. A family member may file a wrongful death claim to recover monetary compensation for:
- the deceased’s funeral expenses
- the deceased’s medical expenses
- lost financial income
- loss of companionship
- loss of emotional support
- emotional pain and suffering
In order for the family member to file a wrongful death claim, he/she must meet certain requirements. The family member must be of the legal age and the family member must be able to prove that he/she lost his/her loved one as a result of third party negligence. Wrongful death claims are extremely complex and time sensitive. For this reason, any family member wishing to file a claim should seek representation from a skilled personal injury attorney who has successfully handled prior wrongful death cases.
Jacksonville Personal Injury Law Firm – Wrongful Death
The personal injury attorney at the Law Office of Patrick Kelly is committed to providing clients with exceptional legal counsel and guidance. Our goal is to successfully represent families who have wrongfully lost their loved ones throughout Jacksonville, Florida. Our wrongful death lawyer is dedicated to our clients’ needs and we strive to provide each client with the compassion and attention he/she deserves. If you have lost a loved one due to wrongful death, call the Law Office of Patrick Kelly today at (904) 398-6353!
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