Wrongful-Death
Wrongful Death – The Gutierrez Firm
Losing a loved one as a result of the recklessness, negligence, or deliberate behavior of another is devastating. The circumstances surrounding a wrongful death should be investigated as soon as possible. Jorge P. Gutierrez Jr. is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyerwho can provide you with compassionate and in-depth representation. During a difficult time, you can leave the details of pursuing a wrongful death suit to Attorney Gutierrez. Money cannot truly compensate for your loss, but you may be entitled to receive money from the individual(s) or the company responsible. In addition, a wrongful death action holds negligent parties accountable for reckless actions.
Types of claims in a wrongful death lawsuit
In Florida, a court can award compensation to family members for a variety of reasons, including:
- Loss of companionship and care
- Loss of support from the deceased
- Mental pain and suffering
- Medical expenses
- Past and future loss of household services
- Loss of nurture, education, and guidance
- Past and future distress, emotional pain, torment, and anguish
- Lost job income
- Loss of inheritance
- Funeral expenses
Wrongful death bystander claims can be made due to trauma inflicted on a person who is there on the scene, such as a family member or loved one who witnesses a wrongful death.
A court may choose to impose punitive damages, and they serve a dual purpose. Punitive damages are meant to punish the defendant and discourage others from behaving in a manner that is similarly reckless, intentional, or grossly negligent
Losing a loved one as a result of the recklessness, negligence, or deliberate behavior of another is devastating. The circumstances surrounding a wrongful death should be investigated as soon as possible. Jorge P. Gutierrez Jr. is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyerwho can provide you with compassionate and in-depth representation. During a difficult time, you can leave the details of pursuing a wrongful death suit to Attorney Gutierrez. Money cannot truly compensate for your loss, but you may be entitled to receive money from the individual(s) or the company responsible. In addition, a wrongful death action holds negligent parties accountable for reckless actions.
Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit?
Your relationship to a person who has wrongfully died could entitle you to certain benefits. You may be entitled to compensation in a wrongful death suit if you are the:
- Spouse – The surviving spouse may make a claim for compensation in a wrongful death suit.
- Children – Minor children are entitled to damages in a wrongful death claim.
- Parent – The surviving parent(s) of a deceased minor child and, in some cases, the parents of an adult child has rights in a wrongful death suit.
Types of wrongful death cases
There are many ways and types of incidents and accidents in which a wrongful death can occur, and The Gutierrez Firm can provide needed legal representation to secure the compensation you are entitled to.The following are a few of many examples of possible wrongful deaths:
- Car crash
- Slip and fall accident
- Defective product
- Medical malpractice
- Inadequate security at a venue or at an event
- Construction site accident
- Pedestrian accident
- Workplace fatality
Gathering information in a wrongful death suit
The moments and days following the loss of a loved one due to the negligence of others can be stressful and chaotic. It is of great importance, however, that information pertinent to a possible wrongful death lawsuit be gathered. The following are examples of the type of proof to be gathered in connection with a wrongful death claim:
- Police reports
- Medical records
- Photographs of the accident scene
- Names of witnesses and responders, along with contact information
- The defective product
Contact Jorge P. Gutierrez Jr. at The Gutierrez Firm today for skilled legal representation and compassionate assistance in a wrongful death case.