When a loved one is fatally injured, the affects on family will be emotionally and financially devastating. Through a wrongful death lawsuit, aggrieved family members have a right to seek compensation for their losses and suffering. Generally, wrongful death statutes allow family members and beneficiaries to seek compensation for both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages include the lost income, support and services of your loved one, as well as medical, funeral and other expenses, due to his or her wrongful death. Non-economic damages are related to the pain and suffering of survivors; for example, loss of consortium, emotional suffering, and the like.

Florida Law places significant restrictions on who can make a claim for wrongful death, the damages you can recover and imposes important time limits (Statute of Limitations and notice deadlines) for bringing wrongful death claims. This includes wrongful death claims arising out of medical malpractice. As in any negligence claim, it is important to act quickly. Early investigation and gathering of facts can be crucial to securing the evidence you need to prove negligence.

If you suspect your loved one was killed due to negligence, you should not delay in seeking legal advice. To protect your legal rights and interests, it is wise to speak with a qualified attorney as soon as possible. If you would like to learn more about the wrongful death statutes that apply to your case, we would like the opportunity to help.

At Kirshner and Groff, we handle a small number of wrongful death cases at any one time and devote whatever resources are needed to help our clients receive maximum compensation for their loss. Our limited case list allows us to give our full personal attention to every client. Each inquiry is treated with care and every phone call is returned promptly.

If we commit to your fatal accident case, we will set out to prove it by thorough investigation, use of top-flight experts and extensive depositions. We work on all wrongful death cases as a team. Although one attorney will have ultimate responsibility for your case, all the attorneys will be involved in planning or strategy sessions.

At the Law Offices of Kirshner & Groff, our attorneys and staff understand this is a very difficult time for time for you and your family. We are available anytime to answer your questions and help you through this difficult process. Let us help you provide the security your family needs and deserves.