Wrongful Death

What is "Wrongful Death?"

“Wrongful death” in the law refers to the untimely death of a loved one cause by negligence or wrongful conduct of another party, which may be a person or company. In Florida, it refers to the type of claim, or cause of action, that is brought on behalf of the deceased victim’s estate under Florida Statute Section 768.19.

The term “wrongful death” captures only part of family’s grief. Family members and loved ones of the wrongful death victim have been short changed of time, experiences, travel, hopes, and dreams shared with their loved one, who has untimely passed away. Wrongful death is the shortest summary which refers to loss of so many opportunities – family, spiritual, financial.

A Bradenton wrongful death lawsuit seeks to recover damages, similar to a personal injury lawsuit. Instead of the wrongful death victim being designated as the plaintiff in the lawsuit, the victim’s estate becomes the plaintiff.

For example, “Jane Doe, as Personal Representative of the Estate of John Doe, Deceased” becomes the party filing the wrongful death lawsuit.

If you have lost a loved one because of others negligence, then contact the Harris Law Firm, P.A. You will receive personal attention and service from an experienced wrongful death lawyer Bradenton families can trust to be honest and aggressive.

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Wrongful death actions can arise out of a number of situations where the victim’s death was due to the negligence of others, including:

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Death of a loved one is simply something we as ordinary people are never ready to accept. When it happens suddenly, and without warning, because of another party’s negligence, we are simply ill-equipped to handle the overwhelming emotional impact, stress, financial impact, to address important questions that can affect the family’s future.

At the Harris Law Firm, P.A. you will receive personal attention and service from an experienced wrongful death attorney Bradenton families can trust to be honest and aggressive.

While we will not be able to provide healing for the deepest of wounds suffered by your family, we may be able to get the family back on the road to financial stability and security -- all of which seemed lost when the family member was taken so suddenly.

We will evaluate your case with the care and compassion yourfamily deserves. If we accept your case, then know that we be open and candid with you throughout the representation, we will address your concerns, and work hard and quickly to bring justice to your family.

BEWARE: Florida has a very strict time to bring a wrongful death action. Failure to file a lawsuit within the short statute of limitations will result in the claim and lawsuit being waived forever.

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