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When negligence claims a life, families deserve both justice and financial security. We handle these cases with compassion while aggressively pursuing maximum compensation for your loss.

Wrongful Death Attorneys

Compassionate, aggressive representation for families who lost loved ones to negligence

Losing a loved one to someone else’s negligence is devastating. No amount of money can replace your family member, but financial compensation provides security for surviving family members and holds wrongdoers accountable. Reid Injury Law handles wrongful death cases with compassion, respect, and aggressive litigation to secure maximum damages.

Why Wrongful Death Claims Require Experienced Counsel

  • Florida's Wrongful Death Act has specific requirements about who can file and what damages are recoverable
  • Economic damages include lost financial support, lost inheritance, and medical/funeral expenses
  • Non-economic damages cover loss of companionship, guidance, and mental anguish of survivors
  • Defendants and insurers aggressively dispute causation and damages in high-value wrongful death cases
  • Multiple insurance policies may apply, requiring sophisticated coverage analysis

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Common Causes

  • Fatal car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
  • Workplace accidents and industrial fatalities
  • Medical malpractice and surgical errors
  • Defective products
  • Nursing home abuse and neglect
  • Premises liability (slip and falls, drownings)
  • Criminal assaults due to negligent security
  • Pedestrian and bicycle accidents

Who Can Be Held Liable

Negligent Drivers

Employers

Medical Providers

Property Owners

Product Manufacturers

Corporations

Compensation & Damages

  • Lost financial support the deceased would have provided
  • Lost inheritance and retirement benefits
  • Medical expenses before death
  • Funeral and burial costs
  • Loss of companionship and guidance
  • Mental pain and anguish of survivors
  • Loss of parental instruction and guidance for children
  • Punitive damages in cases of gross negligence

What To Do After an Accident

Secure Critical Documents

Obtain the death certificate, autopsy report, police reports, and any accident investigation records. These are foundation documents for your claim.

Identify All Potential Liable Parties

Wrongful death cases often involve multiple defendants. An experienced attorney can identify all liable parties and applicable insurance coverage.

Understand Who Can File a Claim

Florida law specifies who can file wrongful death actions (usually the personal representative of the estate). We help navigate these requirements.

Don't Delay—Deadlines Are Strict

Florida's wrongful death statute of limitations is typically 2 years from date of death. Evidence also deteriorates quickly. Contact us immediately.

Focus on Your Family's Healing

Let us handle the legal battle while you focus on grieving and supporting your family. We handle everything with compassion and professionalism.

How Our Firm Builds These Cases

  • We conduct thorough investigations to establish liability and identify all responsible parties
  • Economic experts calculate the full financial impact of losing your loved one
  • We work with your family to document the emotional and relational losses you've suffered
  • Our team aggressively pursues all available insurance coverage and assets
  • We prepare compelling presentations that help juries understand your loss
  • We fight for punitive damages when defendants' conduct warrants punishment

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit in Florida?

Under Florida law, the personal representative of the deceased’s estate files the lawsuit on behalf of survivors (spouse, children, parents, and other dependents). We help families navigate the legal requirements.

Generally, Florida allows 2 years from the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Some exceptions may apply, but you should contact an attorney immediately to protect your rights.

Recoverable damages include medical and funeral expenses, lost financial support, lost inheritance, and survivors’ mental pain and suffering. Each case is unique based on the deceased’s age, earning capacity, and relationship with survivors.

Yes. We handle wrongful death cases on contingency and advance all litigation costs. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for your family.

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