{"id":62,"date":"2026-05-20T09:22:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T09:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessonline.website\/new-dapenalaw.com\/?page_id=62"},"modified":"2026-07-23T12:51:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T12:51:44","slug":"wrongful-death","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/businessonline.website\/new-dapenalaw.com\/wrongful-death\/","title":{"rendered":"Wrongful Death"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dapena-service-content\">\n  <!-- Introduction --><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-5\">\n    <span class=\"section-label\">Wrongful Death in Florida<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"content-title\">\n      Legal support for families who have lost a loved one\n    <\/h1>\n<p>\n      The loss of a loved one due to the possible negligence or wrongful conduct of another person or entity can have emotional and financial consequences.\n    <\/p>\n<p>\n      In Florida, a wrongful death claim is generally brought by the personal representative of the estate for the benefit of the survivors and the estate itself. The individuals who may recover and the damages available depend on the family relationship, the circumstances of the death, and other legal factors.\n    <\/p>\n<p>\n      An early investigation may be important to preserve documents, photographs, recordings, electronic data, official reports, and testimony from individuals who witnessed what occurred.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- Situations That May Give Rise to a Claim --><\/p>\n<div class=\"dapena-content-card mb-5\">\n<h2 class=\"content-title\">Situations That May Give Rise to a Claim<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"dapena-check-list\">\n<li>Automobile, motorcycle, or truck accidents.<\/li>\n<li>Medical malpractice.<\/li>\n<li>Falls and dangerous conditions on property.<\/li>\n<li>Maritime or boating accidents.<\/li>\n<li>Defective products.<\/li>\n<li>Negligent or intentional conduct that causes death.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- Damages That May Be Evaluated --><\/p>\n<div class=\"dapena-content-card mb-5\">\n<h2 class=\"content-title\">Damages That May Be Evaluated<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"dapena-check-list\">\n<li>Medical and funeral expenses permitted by law.<\/li>\n<li>Loss of income, support, and services.<\/li>\n<li>Loss of companionship, protection, and parental guidance.<\/li>\n<li>The survivors&#8217; mental pain and suffering when permitted by law.<\/li>\n<li>Losses sustained by the estate.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- Important Notice --><\/p>\n<div class=\"dapena-important-notice mb-5\">\n<p>\n      Important: wrongful death claims are subject to strict deadlines, so legal guidance should be requested without delay.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- Contact Callout --><\/p>\n<div class=\"dapena-contact-panel mb-4\">\n<p>\n      Have you lost a loved one due to the possible negligence of another person? 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Results depend on the particular facts and circumstances of each case.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wrongful Death in Florida Legal support for families who have lost a loved one The loss of a loved one due to the possible negligence or wrongful conduct of another person or entity can have emotional and financial consequences. 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