Tag Archives: Fort Lauderdale Wrongful Death Attorney
Damages in a Wrongful Death Claim
Although many people who are involved in accidents are lucky enough to walk away without sustaining serious injuries, many are not so fortunate and may even lose their lives as a result of their injuries. In these cases, the surviving family members of the victim could be eligible to file a wrongful death claim… Read More »
Lawsuits Filed Following Florida Bridge Collapse
Last month, a pedestrian bridge located at Florida International University unexpectedly collapsed, leading to the tragic deaths of six individuals and the injury of nine more. Although the cause of the collapse is still unknown, reports have surfaced indicating that a few days prior to the accident, an engineer saw cracks appearing in the… Read More »
Family Vacation Dream Turns To Nightmare
Few experiences are more tragic than losing a child. When it happens in a horrific way and it becomes national news, we all feel the parents’ pain. The Nebraska family that lost their little boy during their vacation to Disney World has a long road to recovery ahead of them and their lives will… Read More »
Baby Dies After Being Struck By Car
A young child’s life was taken, and her mother injured, as a result of being struck by a car and dragged under it. The baby’s mother, who was walking her baby in a stroller down the sidewalk, suffered serious physical injuries as a result of the accident. These physical injuries, however, may be easier… Read More »
Another Child Lost To Accidental Drowning
There are few things more tragic than the loss of a child. Sadly, one South Florida family is experiencing the pain of losing their child after his accidental drowning in a private pool. According to the report, the one-year-old child was pulled from the pool by a teenager. Emergency personnel who responded to the… Read More »
Spousal Forfeiture Of The Right To Sue For Wrongful Death
A wrongful death claim arises when a loved one dies as a result of the wrongful act or negligence of another person. Generally, if the deceased had survived the accident, and would have had a personal injury claim based on the wrongful act or negligence of another person, then his or her estate can… Read More »
Girl, 10, Drowns in Cruise Ship Pool
A 10-year-old girl died recently after drowning in a swimming pool aboard a cruise ship of the coast of the Eastern United States, according to ABC News. The girl was aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line Ship, which left New York City and was headed on a 7-day tour of Florida and the Bahamas, according… Read More »
Who can file a wrongful death claim in Florida?
Losing a loved one in a split second is one of the most devastating things you may endure in your life. Whether it be a fatal car crash, a disorienting slip and fall, a run-in with another person or animal, or as a result of a medical mistake, you may be able to seek… Read More »
Statute of Limitations Explained
Personal injury law has a variety of defenses that dictate if a claim may be brought at all, or alternatively, if the plaintiff’s recovery may be reduced. For example, a plaintiff might fail to establish a claim for negligence in their case because they lack one of the elements required to prove the defendant… Read More »
Driver Involved in Child’s Death May Not Be Charged
Friends and family of 14-year-old Clay County student Gianna Asencio gathered recently for a vigil to mourn the young girl’s tragic death. According to police reports by the Florida Highway Patrol, at 6:40 a.m. Gianna was attempting to cross Eagle Harbor Parkway near the intersection of Woodlake Drive on her way to her bus… Read More »