When the negligent or wrongful act of one party results in the death of another person, Florida law allows the decedent’s survivors to seek compensation for losses caused by the death by filing a wrongful death claim. A survivor can be the decedent’s spouse, children, parents, and, if they are dependent on the decedent for […]
Wrongful Death Claims in Florida: Who Can Sue, What Can Be Recovered and How Long You Have to File a Claim
When a person is involved in an accident that was caused by a wrongful act, negligence, default, or breach of contract by another, and the injuries they sustained in that accident caused their death, then their surviving family members have a right to seek compensation for the damages resulting from their loved one’s death under […]
