Orlando, Florida Wrongful Death Lawyers

At Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna & Ruffier, LLP, our Orlando, Florida wrongful death lawyers represent families of victims nationwide to help them obtain fair compensation. Wrongful deaths are caused by someone else’s negligence or recklessness, or by medical malpractice. When a family member is killed as a result of another’s behavior, dependents are eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Wrongful death can be caused by a truck, motorcycle, or auto accident, by medical malpractice, or due to a work-related accident. Our wrongful death lawyers help beneficiaries get the compensation to which they are entitled. To discuss your claim with an experienced wrongful death attorney, contact our Orlando, Florida law office today.

Wrongful Death Lawsuits

Wrongful death claims are intended to provide monetary damages to a deceased person’s beneficiaries and dependents when the victim’s death was caused by another party’s negligent, careless, or reckless actions. Wrongful death lawsuits may arise from a variety of circumstances, including:

 

In order to successfully litigate a wrongful death case, the following must be present:

• The death of a person;
• The death was caused by the negligence of another party;
• Surviving family members are suffering as a result of the death; and
• The appointment of a personal representative for the decedent’s estate.

 

In order to successfully prove a client’s wrongful death claim, our lawyers must prove that the victim’s death must have occurred, in whole or in part, as a result of the defendant’s conduct, even if there wasn’t any intention to kill the decedent. At Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna & Ruffier, our attorneys will attempt to show that the defendant was negligent or strictly liable for the victim’s death and that a dependant party has suffered emotional and/or monetary damages as a result of the death. Contact our Orlando, Florida wrongful death lawyers today and schedule a consultation.

Who is eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit?

Dependents and immediate family members (including parents, spouses, and children) are usually eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Minors may need an adult guardian to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Under some circumstances other family members may be permitted to file suit.

To find out if you are eligible to file a wrongful death claim, contact our Orlando, Florida wrongful death lawyers today and schedule a consultation. We have obtained many outstanding verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients. We can help you understand the state’s relevant laws and get the compensation to which you are entitled.

Wrongful Death Damages

After a wrongful death, insurance companies often push for immediate settlement. The family of a victim should contact our experienced Orlando, Florida wrongful death lawyers and fully assess the ramifications of their loss. At Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna & King, a wrongful injury attorney will fight for you. If wrongful death can be proven, the bereaved may be able to achieve compensation for:

• Medical and Funeral Costs
• Lost Wages, Including Future Earnings
• Lost Benefits and Inheritance
• Pain and Suffering
• Mental Anguish
• Loss of Support or Companionship
• Punitive Damages

 

Contact our Orlando, Florida wrongful death lawyers if a loved one has been killed due to the recklessness, negligence, inaction, or malpractice of another party. We will assist you with your wrongful death lawsuit and make sure liable parties are held responsible.

Contact Our Orlando, Florida Wrongful Death Lawyers

For more information about wrongful death lawsuits, including who may file suit, what must be proven in court to prevail, and what kinds of damages can be awarded, contact our Orlando, Florida wrongful death lawyers today.

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