Dade City Wrongful Death Lawyer
We Take Your Wrongful Death Seriously
The sudden death of a family member isn’t only shocking, but it’s traumatic too. Such a death can be caused by the intentional act, recklessness or the carelessness and negligence of another person or entity. A wrongful death can shake the foundation of a family and leave it both emotionally and financially flattened. No sum of money can replace a parent, husband, wife, brother or sister, but the damages from a civil wrongful death lawsuit can operate to lighten the financial burden suffered by the survivors of the person who died.
Robert Sparks Attorneys in Dade City understands the changes that surviving families go through. We can help you get back on your feet again and obtain the financial and emotional closure in this chapter of your life that all of you need. You can begin that process by contacting us for a free consultation and case review as soon as you can.
The Rights of Surviving Family Members
Florida’s wrongful death laws are located at Florida Statutes section 768.16 to 768.26. Under these laws, when a personal injury victim dies as a result of an act or failure to act by somebody else, his or her executor can file a wrongful death lawsuit and pursue compensation for the damages that the decedent’s survivors suffered. Assuming that the case has merit and a settlement or award results, the decedent’s surviving family members are able to recover the money damages they deserve for the harm that they’ve endured.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Case in Florida?
In Florida, only the estate of the wrongful death victim is allowed to file a wrongful death lawsuit. If the decedent died with a will, the person who is named as his or her executor can bring such a case. If a person died without a will, a judge will appoint somebody to act as the executor who won’t benefit or inherit from the settlement or award. The people who might benefit from a wrongful death case in Florida might include the following individuals:
- Adopted dependent children.
- Other blood relatives.
- A child born out of wedlock may be eligible to benefit if the father acknowledged paternity and supported the child.
The Statute of Limitations
Nearly all Florida personal injury cases have a four-year deadline for filing a personal injury case. Take notice that a wrongful death case in Florida has only a two-year limitations deadline. If an appropriate wrongful death case is not filed in Florida within two years of the decedent’s death, his or her estate will likely be barred from proceeding in such a case in the future.
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Read What Our Clients Say In Their Own Words.
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“The professionalism of staff, the promptness of responses to questions, and the overall guidance through the process after my accident was astounding. Rob and Garrett were absolutely AMAZING.”- Daner J.
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“I am very satisfied with the exceptional work that Robert Sparks Attorney has done for me and my case. Garrett Riley handled my case. I really appreciate how communicative and persistent he was.”- Alexis M.
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“The communication with him and his team is fantastic, and you really feel they are with you every step of the way with your case. He is very caring and understanding, and takes initiative and leads the charge with moving your case along.”- Mary A.
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“My cases both had successful outcomes and I am certain that this as a result of his knowledge and work ethic. His attention was primarily focused on my health and well being prior to anything else.”- Melissa E.
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“Although, I have to put a special highlight on Cheryl! She is one of the sweetest and most compassionate people I know. She truly cares about their clients as if they were friends and had know each other for years.”- Nicole S.
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“It was non-stop communication with both Rob and Cheryl. The road was long but this team is adamant and steadfast on their mission and dedication to each client.”- Michelle N.
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“Rob, thank you so much for helping with all of this and know that I hold you and your staff in the highest professional esteem. No matter what was thrown at us, you had an answer that countered.”- Former Client
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“Our family cannot begin to express appreciation for the legal expertise provided by attorney Robert Sparks and his team at Robert Sparks Attorneys!”- Former Client
