Tag Archives: Wrongful Death
Wrongful Death in a Police Shooting
What’s worse than losing your loved one, other than knowing it was due from the willful act or negligence of another party? What if your loved one was shot by police and you believe the shooting was unwarranted? Besides the obvious pain and grief of losing a loved one, losing them in an unanticipated… Read More »
How Is a Wrongful Death Settlement Distributed?
The loss of a family member brings great grief and pain along with the financial and other hardships accompanying the death. Damages relating to the untimely death of a loved one will need to be determined according to Florida law, and could apply to a variety of expenses and loss incurred because of the… Read More »
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Suit?
While all death may seem wrong to those who lose a loved one, the legal meaning of “wrongful death” has a specific definition. A wrongful death lawsuit is when a civil lawsuit is pursued against a person or entity for causing a death, often when criminal charges are not pursued for murder or manslaughter…. Read More »
When to Hire a Lawyer for Wrongful Death
Losing someone you love is a heartbreaking experience, made worse when the death could have been prevented. Negligence by a vehicle driver, physician, medical facility or other entity which causes a death is referred to as wrongful death. When a loved one is a victim of wrongful death in Florida, the family can pursue… Read More »