Plantation Wrongful Death Attorney

Under Florida law, a wrongful death occurs when a person’s death is caused by another party’s wrongful act, negligence, default, or breach of contract or warranty (Fla. Stat. § 768.19). The personal representative of the decedent’s estate may file a civil lawsuit seeking compensation for survivors, who may recover for both economic and non-economic losses resulting from the death. The claim requires proof of a legal duty owed to the deceased, breach of that duty, causation linking the breach to the death, and resulting damages to survivors.

Our wrongful death attorneys represent families in a wide range of fatal incidents caused by negligence or misconduct. We handle the following specific types of wrongful death claims:

• Auto Accident Wrongful Death: Cases involving drunk driving, distracted driving, commercial truck and vehicle crashes, motorcycle accidents, and pedestrian fatalities.
• Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death: Surgical errors, misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, medication errors, hospital negligence, and birth-related fatalities.
• Product Liability Wrongful Death: Defective vehicles, dangerous drugs, faulty medical devices, and other unsafe consumer products.
• Premises Liability Wrongful Death: Slip-and-fall accidents, inadequate security leading to violent crime, swimming pool drownings, and other unsafe property conditions.
• Workplace Wrongful Death: Construction site accidents, industrial incidents, exposure to hazardous materials, and workplace equipment failures.
• Nursing Home Abuse Wrongful Death: Results from neglect, physical or emotional abuse, medication errors, and failure to provide necessary medical care.

Generally, a wrongful death lawsuit in Florida must be filed within two (2) years from the date of death. Limited exceptions apply: for medical malpractice, the two-year deadline may run from when the malpractice was or should have been discovered, not the date of death. Cases against government entities may allow up to four years to file, while product liability claims are typically subject to a two-year period that may begin before the death itself.

Each day you wait to file a claim may make it harder to win your lawsuit, so contact our Plantation unlawful death lawyers as soon as you can.

We pursue the full extent of compensation available under the law.

Economic Damages: may include lost income and earning potential, loss of employment benefits, the value of household services, medical costs incurred prior to death, and funeral and burial expenses.

Non-Economic Damages: may include compensation for pain and suffering, mental anguish, and the loss of the decedent’s companionship, guidance, care, and emotional support.

Punitive Damages: may be awarded in cases involving willful, malicious, or grossly negligent conduct, serving to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar misconduct in the future.

Survival Action Damages: refers to a distinct claim for damages based on the pain, suffering, and other losses the decedent experienced prior to death.
The total value of available damages is determined by factors such as the decedent’s age, health status, earning capacity, projected life expectancy, and the nature of their relationships with surviving family members.

Our Plantation Wrongful Death lawyers approach every wrongful death case through a deliberate, evidence-based process designed to uncover the truth and present the full scope of your loss. We may help with the following:

• Immediate Response. Examining the scene, preserving physical and digital evidence, and conducting timely interviews with witnesses.
• Expert Analysis. We may collaborate with leading professionals, including accident reconstructionists, medical experts, and economists. Their input helps clarify the circumstances of the death and supports a compelling valuation of both economic and non-economic damages.
• Discovery Process. Through formal legal channels, we may obtain key records, depose relevant parties, and analyze documentation (especially medical records) that can strengthen your case.
• Insurance Negotiations. We may represent your interests in all dealings with insurance carriers, including situations involving multiple coverage sources. Our goal is to maximize recovery and protect you from bad faith tactics.
• Trial Preparation. If a fair settlement cannot be reached, we may prepare to present your case in court.

With over 200+ years of combined experience, our lawyers know what wins cases and how to get results. Contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation to learn more about how we conduct investigations with rigor, precision, and respect for the gravity of your loss.