You may have a civil suit if you have lost a loved one due to another party's negligence or wrongful act. According to Florida Statute 768.19, wrongful death is when a person’s death is caused by negligence, a wrongful act, breach or default of contr...
When a person loses their life through the actions of another, this is often a breach of law. However, while someone deliberately ending someone’s life is considered a criminal act, the loss of life through negligence or inaction, while illegal, is...
When there’s a legal dispute, especially for circumstances like personal injury or wrongful death due to negligence, it’s not unusual for the arguing parties to settle their differences in court with a lawsuit. In this venue, the wronged party tries...
Nothing is more devastating to a family than losing a loved one. However, that emotional loss is often compounded by a financial loss, as a family member was a major—or even primary—the source of income for that family. This could be especially distr...
When you lose a loved one, nothing can make up for the pain. However, in the case of wrongful death, justice can help your family heal. Though there is no financial value for our lives, having resources can help your family move forward. They can hel...
The Florida Wrongful Death Act is the law that governs wrongful death actions in the state of Florida. A survivor such as a parent, child, spouse, or any relative or adoptive sibling dependent of the deceased can seek compensation for lost suppor...
Wrongful death is a legal situation where a death occurs due to an accident, but that accident was preventable. Under ordinary circumstances, the death should not have occurred. While an accidental death is typically not considered murder or subject...
What do you really know about wrongful death lawsuits in St Petersburg, Florida? Today, we will provide you with a closer look at everything you need to know, including eligibility requirements, potential damages, and more. What Is Wrongful Death?...
Sometimes, what we think are minor accidents can actually lead to wrongful death. In St. Petersburg, wrongful death happens when a negligent action, misconduct, and malicious intentions cause a person’s untimely demise. When this happens, the family...
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