If your loved one passed away in a negligence-related accident in West Palm Beach, FL, it can be difficult to know where to turn. You have rights under the law to pursue compensation but may be unsure of how to do so. Having a lawyer on your side means having guidance and advocacy throughout the legal process. Let our West Palm Beach wrongful death attorneys seek justice for your loved one.
A West Palm Beach personal injury lawyer from GED Lawyers can help you get financial compensation and hold the negligent party accountable. To learn more, contact our team for a free initial consultation. We can assess your case and explain your options today.
Our West Palm Beach Wrongful Death Attorneys Seek Compensation for Clients
We know no amount of money can bring your loved one back. But we also know that financial compensation can help your family achieve the financial security it needs during this difficult time. When our lawyers handle a wrongful death case, we work with the family to identify and document their recoverable losses. Seeking and recovering money for the family’s expenses and losses, both economic and non-economic, is how we get justice in these cases.
We can hold the at-fault party or parties legally responsible for the financial and emotional losses you suffered. Types of recoverable compensation under Florida’s wrongful death statute include those for:
- Loss of the income your loved one would have earned
- Funeral costs and burial expenses
- End-of-life medical bills
- Loss of support and services your loved one previously provided
- Loss of companionship and protection
- Loss of guidance and instruction
- Losses related to the survivors’ physical pain and emotional suffering
Our wrongful death lawyers can pursue these and other losses. The losses your family seeks in a wrongful death claim depend on factors unique to your late loved one and your family. Contact us as soon as possible so we can begin our investigation. We provide free consultations and can answer any questions you have.
Our Wrongful Death Attorneys Secure Financial Justice
You shouldn’t struggle financially after a negligence-related incident takes the life of a loved one. GED Lawyers has a history of winning for our clients, and we intend to do the same for your family. Our recent case results demonstrate our wrongful death lawyers’ commitment to grieving families. These outcomes include:
- $2,000,000 settlement for a man killed in a scooter vs. automobile accident
- $1,200,000 verdict for a family of a child who passed away at a church
- $1,062,000 arbitration award for a family who lost a loved one in a bus accident
Our West Palm Beach attorneys will build a compelling case and fight for justice for your family, too.
Our Law Firm Advocates for Families in These Situations
We handle a wide range of case types in West Palm Beach, including wrongful deaths stemming from:
- West Palm Beach Car Accident Lawyers: A lawyer can thoroughly investigate the accident to prove a party was liable for your loved one’s fatal injuries.
- West Palm Beach Truck Accident Lawyers: In addition to the truck driver, their company may also be liable. A lawyer can hold all liable parties liable for the losses your family suffered.
- West Palm Beach Motorcycle Accident Lawyers: Motorcyclists may face accusations of comparative negligence, but your lawyer can combat these accusations with an evidence-based case.
- West Palm Beach Bus Accident Lawyers: Similar to truck accidents, multiple parties may be liable for a bus accident, including the bus company.
- West Palm Beach Boating Accident Lawyers: A lawyer can thoroughly investigate the accident and prove a negligent boat operator or other party is liable.
- West Palm Beach Slip and Fall Lawyers: Premises liability cases, such as slip and falls, require proving negligence of the property owner.
- West Palm Beach Defective Product Lawyers: A lawyer can pursue your case against companies that have released dangerous products.
We are a contingency-fee law firm. This means we ask for no upfront fees, and you never pay unless we recover compensation in your case. Your attorney’s fees always come directly from the money we recover for you.
How Can a West Palm Beach Wrongful Death Lawyer Help Your Family?
At GED Lawyers, we intend to build a strong case that holds the negligent parties financially accountable for your loss. Our lawyers handle the legalities, giving you space to mourn and spend time with your family.
Under Florida law, the decedent’s personal representative has the right to sue following a wrongful death. This means if someone else’s carelessness or recklessness caused your loved one’s passing, your family can hold them legally responsible and seek compensation.
The personal representative, under Florida law, is the estate executor or party named by the court to handle the probate process. Our West Palm Beach legal team works with this party (and other members of your family, when necessary) to build a compelling case and recover compensation.
To successfully pursue compensation, we must prove that the other party was negligent. Negligence in wrongful death claims occurs when:
- A party owes a duty of care. For example, motorists have a duty of care to all road users.
- They fail to uphold this duty of care. Someone who drives while intoxicated breaches their duty of care because they put others at risk of serious injury, for example.
- Their failure is the proximate cause of an accident. We must show how the negligent party’s actions or omissions caused your loved one’s passing.
- The victim suffers fatal injuries. To satisfy all your case’s required elements, we must show losses stemming from your loved one’s unexpected passing.
Our personal injury attorneys identify the duty of care, how it was breached, and how this caused your loved one’s fatal injuries. Using the evidence we collect and analyze, we present a compelling case to show why your family deserves a fair payout based on your expenses and losses.
What Evidence is Helpful in Wrongful Death Cases?
The evidence we use to support your case depends on the nature of the accident that took your loved one’s life. Our lawyers will carefully investigate to uncover and retrieve available evidence. Some commonly used evidence to prove negligence includes:
- Surveillance footage of the event, such as from a business security camera
- Witness statements
- Expert testimony
- Police reports
- Black box data, if a commercial vehicle was involved in the accident
The sooner we know about your loved one’s accident and death, the faster we can identify, gather, and preserve evidence to support your family’s legal claim or lawsuit. This is imperative because some types of evidence disappear quickly after an accident. Contact GED Lawyers today, so we can get started on our investigation.
How is Compensation Recovered After Negligence is Proven?
There are several ways we can recover compensation for our clients in a West Palm Beach wrongful death case. This could include:
- Negotiations with the insurance carrier representing the liable party
- Arbitration, mediation, or other dispute resolution techniques
- A wrongful death lawsuit, jury trial, and court award
It’s vital to note that these cases are often time-sensitive due to the statute of limitations. Under Florida Statutes § 95.11, you typically only have two years to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit. Doing so outside of that timeframe may result in you being barred from recovering compensation. Our lawyers will ensure that your case is filed in a timely manner.
Why Should You Hire a West Palm Beach Wrongful Death Lawyer?
A loved one’s passing in a fatal accident is one of the most difficult times you can endure. You should be spending time grieving, not focusing on complicated paperwork and aggressive insurance companies. Our West Palm Beach wrongful death attorneys take on those burdens, and the entire process of your personal injury claim, so you don’t have to.
GED Lawyers provides free consultations for families who have lost loved ones to others’ negligence. We can assess your options and offer legal representation now.
Contact a wrongful death attorney today for your free initial case consultation.
