Accidental Death in Fort Myers

Accidental death in Sarasota

Not all accidental deaths are wrongful, but many claims of wrongful death include deaths caused by accidents. A wrongful death may be caused by a negligent or careless act such as careless driving, a reckless act, or an intentional act such as a deliberate murder. In these cases, whether you call it accidental death or wrongful death, a claim can only be made when it can be shown that the death was the result of fault or intent of another party.

Damages in an accidental death lawsuit in Fort Myers & Sarasota

In a Fort Myers accidental death lawsuit the monetary damages you can seek can be significant and can include the following:

While life insurance pays out a sum on the death of a party, a wrongful death lawsuit can seek fair compensation for a broad swath of injuries and damages that result from a Fort Myers accidental death. It can take many months to collect a life insurance claim on behalf of a loved one and often the cause of death is found not to be covered, or due to suspicious circumstances that merit a lengthy investigation.

Your best bet for securing the fair compensation you deserve for a Sarasota accidental death is to hire a skilled attorney. According to the most recent study available from the US Department of Justice, in wrongful death claims where a plaintiff prevailed, half the plaintiffs were awarded at least $961,000.

Accidental death lawsuit in Sarasota or Fort Myers

The process of filing an accidental death lawsuit is similar to other personal injury lawsuits in Fort Myers. If the case is not settled, the person filing the suit, the plaintiff, files a complaint with a court to begin a wrongful death lawsuit. The person being sued is called the defendant. The complaint states the reasons why the plaintiff is suing the defendant, the law that supports the claims and what the plaintiff is demanding for compensation for damages.

Florida’s statute of limitation for filing wrongful death lawsuits is two years. A personal representative of the deceased must initiate the wrongful death proceedings. Since probate issues are involved, a wrongful death attorney skilled in probate law is necessary to protect the rights of all involved.

For a Sarasota or Fort Myers accidental death lawsuit seek out experienced attorneys

For accidental death in Fort Myers or Sarasota contact the Fort Myers wrongful death lawyers of All Injuries Law Firm, P.A. We know how to evaluate your case and can fight effectively for the justice and fair compensation that you deserve. Call us today at (941) 623-4551 or send us a message using our contact us page.