Wrongful Death
Coping with the loss of a loved one is extremely painful. If your immediate family member’s death was the result of someone’s carelessness or wrongdoing, mishandling, you may have the legal right to sue the liable party for compensation under as a wrongful death claim.
Qualified Florida personal injury attorneys
A wrongful death is a devastating event. Survivors who feel their family members’ passing requires investigation should contact the lawyers at Martin, Lister & Alvarez, PLC. Our Weston office provides clients in the greater Miami area with seasoned legal counsel. Our lawyers understand your situation and offer high-caliber, compassionate representation to help you through the terrible ordeal of a loved one’s wrongful death.
Real facts on unintended fatalities
Tragedies happen all too frequently. According to the Community Health Assessment Resource in Florida, unintentional fatalities have been on the rise for the last few years up to 8,837 wrongful deaths. In Dade and Broward counties, a total 1579 deaths occurred in 2006 due to accidental injuries.
Wrongful deaths occur as a result of a multitude of accidents and traumas. The National Safety Council provides this chart to illustrate the causes of many wrongful deaths in the United States:
Legal help is available for Miami residents
In addition to the emotional toll of a wrongful death, the financial fallout is an unneeded stressor. Filing a wrongful death lawsuit with an attorney from our law firm is the first step toward fiscal recovery. Positive trial verdicts and reasonable settlements can ease the monetary burden by providing reimbursement for many expenses, such as:
- Medical costs
- Loss of any future income
- Property damages
- Any future services normally provided by the person who has passed
- Loss of consortium: a spouse's right to companionship
- Punitive damages if the negligence is criminal
Results-oriented, reputable lawyers
If you suspect foul play in your family member’s death, contact a lawyer at Martin, Lister & Alvarez, PLC immediately. We investigate the claim and vehemently pursue the wrongdoer. Your family deserves justice, and our track record shows that we deliver. We stand for our clients’ rights and are not afraid to take cases to trial.
