The death caused by the misconduct of another person, company or corporation is called a “wrongful death.” The conduct can be intentional, reckless or just simple negligence that results in a wrongful death. In some states, certain family members of the deceased, such as children and spouses, may receive compensation for a wrongful death. The measure of that compensation may be in economic losses and/or for the pain and suffering caused by the wrongful death of the family member. The individuals entitled to such compensation may differ in each state. For instance, in Florida, children may be entitled to receive compensation for pain and suffering under certain circumstances. However, in New York, children are not permitted to recover damages for pain and suffering caused by the wrongful death of a mother or father. Florida is one of several states that permit relatives, other than those previously mentioned, to recover economic support that they relied on from the deceased relative. Additionally, in Florida and other states, a husband or wife is typically compensated for the loss of the deceased spouse’s love, friendship, support and services for the duration of their joint life expectancy. Finally, all medical bills, funeral bills and loss of the deceased net accumulations can be recovered by the deceased’s estate.
To determine if you are eligible in any category to file a wrongful death claim, you must have a knowledgeable attorney on your side. By hiring a wrongful death attorney from Fiol & Gomez, P.A., you can rest assured that all of the paperwork, research and your questions will be taken care of.
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