Pensacola Wrongful Death Lawyers

Wrongful death occurs when someone dies as a result of another's negligence or intentional act in situations such as:

• A negligent or careless act, such as an auto accident
• A reckless act, such as drunk driving
• Medical malpractice
• Airplane, trucking, or motorcycle accidents
• Exposure to toxic substances or harmful workplace conditions
• Intentional acts or criminal activity

If your loved one dies prematurely as a result of one of these conditions, you may have cause to file a legal claim and collect damages. While no amount of money adequately compensates for the loss of life, you gain greater peace of mind knowing wrongdoers pay for their actions.

The Florida Wrongful Death Act

Florida has strong views about wrongful death. The intent of the Florida Wrongful Death Act is to shift the losses resulting from a wrongful death from the survivors of the person who died to the wrongdoer. Each survivor may recover the value of lost support and services from the date of the decedent’s injury to his or her death, with interest, and the value of future loss of support and services from the date of death.

In determining the amount of damages, the court considers several factors:

• The survivor’s relationship to the decedent
• The amount of the decedent’s probable income available to that particular survivor
• The replacement value of the decedent’s services to that survivor

Survivors include the decedent’s spouse, children, parents, and if dependent on the decedent for support or services, any blood relative and adoptive siblings. The decedent’s personal representative can file action against the wrongdoer for all damages caused by the injury that resulted in death, including the cost of the funeral and burial arrangements, medical expenses incurred by the decedent as the result of injury, and loss of earnings.

Let the opposition taste the bite of experience

Personal injury and wrongful death are serious matters best handled by an experienced, dedicated attorney who knows how to maneuver the legal system and insurance companies. With personal attention and detailed concern, Pensacola wrongful death attorney Robert Heath puts experience to work for you. Get the relief you deserve. Contact Pensacola personal injury lawyer Robert Heath now.