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Wrongful Death Claims: Seeking Justice for Tragic Losses

Wrongful death claims are personal injury lawsuits filed by the surviving family members of an individual who died due to another person or entity’s negligent or wrongful acts. Under Florida law, these cases allow family survivors to seek compensation for the death of their loved ones. Compensation can provide financial stability for a family during their time of grief. While legal action cannot erase the tragic loss of a loved one, it is possible to hold the at-fault party accountable for their actions.
The unexpected loss of a loved one can leave a family not only having to face the trauma of the loss but against a time limit called the statute of limitations. This is a time limit requiring that a lawsuit for wrongful death may only be filed within a specific period of time after the death.
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Compassionate Legal Advice and Guidance

If you have lost a family member due to another person or entity’s negligent or wrongful acts, you may be entitled to file a wrongful death claim. The experienced personal injury law firm of Lyons Legal, LLC, can review your case and help you understand your legal options. Attorney Jarian Lyons has personal experience in the tragic loss of a loved one. He understands the emotional and financial consequences of an unexpected death. Due to his personal loss, Attorney Lyons chose to begin his career representing those that have lost family members in various catastrophic scenarios. Mr. Lyons has handled various cases including swimming pool accidents, wrongful death, police shootings, child drowning, fire fatalities, medical and surgical errors, motor vehicle accidents, and infant deaths due to defective cribs.

Frequent Wrongful Death Claims in Florida Include:

Medical malpractice

This occurs when a medical error or negligence on the part of a physician or other healthcare professional causes a patient’s death or severe injury.

Motor vehicle accidents

A negligent or reckless driver may kill someone in a car, truck, or other motor vehicle crash.

Workplace incidents

Various safety hazards present in the workplace can lead to fatalities.

Product liability

When a consumer product is defective or lacks safety instructions, causing a death, the manufacturer or other party may be held liable.

Premises liability

Commercial and residential accidents may occur due to a property owner or manager’s negligence, such as swimming pool near-drowning and drowning, negligent security, slips, trips, and falls.

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Certain Elements Must Be Present to File a Wrongful Death Claim in Florida, Including:

  • The death of the victim
  • The death was caused by another person’s negligence or wrongful actions
  • The surviving family members suffered damages due to the victim’s untimely death.

The Basics of a Wrongful Death Claim

In a wrongful death lawsuit, the at-fault party or entity is typically held liable for the damages suffered. This party might be an individual, a business entity, or even a government agency if their actions were negligent or reckless. In many cases, there may be more than one party liable. Common examples of liable parties are employers, manufacturers, public and private venues, vehicle drivers, physicians, or health care facilities. In most cases, the insurer for the liable party will investigate the claim and determine whether to make a settlement offer. The attorney for the family negotiates with the insurer to reach a fair settlement. If a fair settlement is unreachable with an insurer, the case may go to trial. The proceeding will require evidence and testimony from various experts and witnesses who can establish that the defendant was negligent or reckless in causing the death.
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Compensation for Damages

In a wrongful death lawsuit, the at-fault party or entity is typically held liable for the damages suffered. This party might be an individual, a business entity, or even a government agency if their actions were negligent or reckless. In many cases, there may be more than one party liable. Common examples of liable parties are employers, manufacturers, public and private venues, vehicle drivers, physicians, or health care facilities. In most cases, the insurer for the liable party will investigate the claim and determine whether to make a settlement offer. The attorney for the family negotiates with the insurer to reach a fair settlement. If a fair settlement is unreachable with an insurer, the case may go to trial. The proceeding will require evidence and testimony from various experts and witnesses who can establish that the defendant was negligent or reckless in causing the death.

Lyons Legal, LLC Fights for Survivors

In addition to the grief of losing a loved one, we recognize that tragedies have real financial consequences for families. Wrongful death claims are complex and require solid legal counsel to ensure that all aspects of the claim are adequately addressed. At Lyons Legal, LLC, we work with investigators, experts, and witnesses to gather the evidence needed to prove the claims. We build strong evidence against the party or parties responsible for your loss. If you have lost a loved one due to wrongful death, contact Lyons Legal, LLC, at our Central Florida office today for a FREE CONSULTATION at (407) 720-7990. We are available seven days a week to discuss your case and we represent clients throughout the State of Florida.
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