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The loss of a loved one is the most traumatic experience that a person can go through. When a death occurs due to the negligence or wrongful conduct of another, you need lawyers who are sympathetic, empathetic, and who know what they are doing. Florida civil law allows family members to seek compensation for economic losses such as funeral expenses, lost earnings, lost net accumulations, lost services, as well as noneconomic losses, such as pain and suffering, loss of consortium, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of comfort, guidance, and support. In Florida, the following family members are considered the dead person's heirs and can file a wrongful death lawsuit: - The surviving parents, if the victim was not married.
- If the victim was married, then the victim's wife and any children
- If the victim was divorced and had children, then the victim's children
- If the victim was not married and doesn't have surviving parents, then the victim's siblings
One person who is named the personal representative for the victim's estate must file the wrongful death claim on behalf of all family members. Our wrongful death lawyers will assist family member in the process of naming a personal representative and analyzing their wrongful death case. In addition, we assist the family in filing for life insurance benefits and submitted the deceased person's will to probate. We don’t charge the family members anything for performing these services. We feel that it is part of the service we provide in analyzing your case. Our lawyers also serve as a buffer for family members at a critical time in handling any contacts with the newspapers and other media. Our lawyers will put an immediate end to any media harassment. We handle all wrongful death cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that you pay no attorney fees unless we are successful in obtaining compensation for you. 
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