Tampa Wrongful Death Attorney
All kinds of accidents, from car wrecks to workplace mishaps, can lead to untimely deaths. Unfortunately, many of these events could have been prevented if it had not been for another’s negligence. If you have lost a loved one because someone was driving, performing their job, or doing anything else without the proper care, contact Stallworth Law. We have represented countless clients in thousands of cases and recovered $10 million. Find out how we can help you in a free consultation with a Tampa wrongful death attorney.
To schedule your consultation, call (813) 851-2286 or contact us online. We serve Tampa, St. Petersburg, and the surrounding areas.
What Is a Wrongful Death Claim?
A wrongful death claim seeks to hold a responsible party accountable for the death of an individual (the decedent) and recover compensation for the losses that surviving family members and beneficiaries incurred.
Wrongful death lawsuits differ from murder, manslaughter, and similar cases. The aim of a wrongful death claim is to recover compensation and not necessarily to punish the responsible party.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
You may file a wrongful death lawsuit if you are:
- The surviving spouse, parent, or child of a person who passed away because of another’s negligence
- A blood relative or adoptive sibling who depended on the decedent for financial and emotional support
Only one person may file a lawsuit pertaining to an individual’s wrongful death. Other conditions may impact your eligibility to take legal action against a responsible party. Consulting an attorney is the best way to determine how to proceed in your wrongful death case.
The Statute of Limitations for Florida Wrongful Death Lawsuits
In most cases, you have two years from the death of a loved one to file a wrongful death lawsuit. While this may seem like a long period, you should not delay partnering with an attorney you can trust to prepare and pursue your case.
The Available Damages
Florida allows a decedent’s relatives and beneficiaries to recover several types of damages, which are meant to compensate for losses and hardships.
The available damages include:
- Economic damages: These are financial losses associated with a person’s death, such as medical expenses, funeral and burial costs, lost wages, and the loss of future earnings and benefits that the decedent would have provided.
- Non-economic damages: These cover intangible losses. Common non-economic damages include pain, suffering, and the loss of companionship, guidance, and support.
- Punitive damages: If a judge determines that a responsible party acted especially negligently, they can award punitive damages. The goal of these is to deter similar behavior in the future.
To prove that a person caused the wrongful death of your loved one, you must demonstrate a causal link between the defendant’s negligence and the death. Doing so may involve highlighting the defendant’s breach of a duty of care or showing how the defendant’s reckless actions disregarded human life.
This likely sounds complicated, and it is. However, we are up for the task. Our founding attorney, Mark Stallworth, and firm team work tirelessly to gather evidence and information and craft arguments in our client’s favor. Count on us to give your case the time it deserves and do everything possible to recover the compensation you need.
Trust Stallworth Law to Support You
While no amount of money can make up for the loss of someone you depended on, loved, and held dear, adequate compensation can ease many financial stresses. At Stallworth Law, we are prepared to be your dedicated advocate. If you are searching for a trustworthy Tampa wrongful death lawyer, turn to us. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you will not have to pay us anything unless we win your case. Yes, we are that confident in our services. You can be, too.
Arrange a free consultation by calling (813) 851-2286 or contacting us online.
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