There is no life event worse than the loss of a loved one, but that event can be made more devastating when your loved one’s death was premature.
If someone else caused your family member’s death because of a reckless disregard for the safety of others, then you will likely want justice, which can come in the form of compensation for your expenses and intangible suffering.
Wrongful death claims are handled a little differently than other types of personal injury cases. You can also request certain types of damages that you can’t request in other case types. An experienced attorney can help you navigate the wrongful death claims process.
Damages in Wrongful Death Claims
The following are the types of damages you can request in a wrongful death case:
Funeral and Burial Expenses – When a loved one dies, the family has the burden of paying for the costs of a funeral and burial. If it was a wrongful death, and you win your case, you can be compensated for these expenses.
Grief, Anguish, and Suffering – You can receive monetary justice for the emotional hardship you and your family have been forced to endure, all because of the carelessness of another.
Pain and Suffering – Before your loved one died, they likely suffered pain, fear, and anguish. You can receive monetary justice for their suffering.
Medical Care – Medical care was surely provided to your family member before death, and that leaves the family to pay for these costs. You can be reimbursed for all the medical expenses you’ve had to cover.
Loss of Consortium – The loss of a family member means that you are losing the love and emotional support that family member provided.
Loss of Income – If your loved one was a provider for the family, you can be paid an amount of money meant to reimburse you for the income the deceased would have brought into the household had they not been killed.
Looking for a Wrongful Death Attorney?
You will likely need legal assistance when you and your family have decided to submit a wrongful death claim. It’s necessary to prove fault in these cases. You must also demonstrate all the suffering your family has been through.
Contact a Florida wrongful death lawyer from Lopez & Humphries, PA to tell us about your case during a free initi