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Wrongful Death Damages

At the Harris Law Firm PA, we know that money damages will not substitute for your serious loss.  The law provides for compensation, that that compensation is designed to promote your family's future financial stability.

If your family's life has been tragically touched by a family death caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of others, then contact a wrongful death attorney Sarasota Florida families can trust will seek justice on their behalf.

Florida wrongful death law is more complicated than many appreciate. Not only does a personal representative have to be appointed by the Probate Court to oversee the wrongful death action, act in the best interests of the estate, and resolve creditor claims, but the types of damages are different from a personal injury lawsuit.

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Your wrongful death attorney Sarasota will use the Florida Wrongful Death law to seek recovery of money damages as follows:

  • Lost Support & Services 
    • These damages are designed to compensate for the services that the deceased provided around the house. This includes items such as childcare and household chores. An economic expert may have to testify about the lost value of each of these services. 
  • Surviving Spouse’s Loss of Companionship 
    • The surviving spouse is entitled to compensation from the defendant for the loss of companionship. 
  • Minor Children’s Loss of Parental Companionship 
    • The minor child is entitled to compensation for loss of parental companionship. This is in addition to the surviving spouse loss of companionship claim. 
  • Funeral Expenses 
  • Medical Expenses 
    • Typically, these include liens for emergency services provided at the scene and in the hospital, such as trauma center care, medivac helicopter , emergency department care, EMS. 
  • Loss of Earnings 
    • The wrongful death victim presumably would have continued to work and earn income. for the benefit of self and the family. These future earnings are a measure of damages. 

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If your family's life has been tragically touched by a family death caused by the negligence of others, then contact a wrongful death attorney North Port families can trust will seek justice on their behalf, a wrongful death attorney Venice families can believe will put their interests first.

If we agree to prosecute your Florida wrongful death claim in our civil justice system, 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. After all, we're here to help.

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