Wrongful death is a death caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of another party. Under the Florida Wrongful Death Act, a decedent’s survivors may have a right to recover damages from the party liable for the death of their loved one.
At Garvin Injury Law, we know that filing a wrongful death claim can’t compensate for the loss of your loved one.
However, we have seen that pursuing justice for your loved one often helps with your grief. Additionally, financial compensation can help relieve some of the financial burdens caused by your loved one’s death.
We have been recovering maximum compensation for wrongful death clients for over forty years. If your loved one was taken from you because of another party’s negligence or wrongdoing, our personal injury lawyers want to help you recover the compensation you deserve.
You can schedule a free consultation by completing the short form on our contact page or by calling (239) 277-0005.
Why Choose a Key West Wrongful Death Lawyer From Garvin Injury Law?
- We will handle all aspects of filing your claim and recovering compensation so you can properly grieve and focus on your healing.
- Our attorneys handle every case with respect and dignity.
- We have protected wrongful death clients’ rights for over forty years.
- You will pay nothing unless we win compensation for you.
What Are the Leading Causes of Key West Wrongful Death Claims?
A wrongful death claim can arise from numerous causes. Some of the most common causes of Key West wrongful death claims include:
- Motor vehicle accidents, including cars, trucks, and boats
- Aviation accidents
- Drowning and near-drowning accidents
- Pedestrian and bicyclist accidents
- Work-related injuries
- Dog and other animal attacks
- Violent attacks, including domestic violence
- Slip, trip, and fall injuries
- Defective or dangerous product injuries
Our attorneys scrutinize every accident to help determine its causes and liable parties and work hard to hold the at-fault parties accountable.
How is Fault Determined and Proven in Key West Wrongful Death Claims?
Most Key West wrongful death claims are based on negligence. To be successful in any negligence claim, you must prove that four elements exist.
First, you must prove that the defendant owed you a duty of care. For example, every motorist owes a duty of care to operate their vehicle safely and take reasonable care to avoid harming others.
Then you must prove that the defendant breached their duty of care through actions or inaction. This could be by running a stop sign or a red light.
Next, you must prove that the defendant’s negligence was the cause of your injuries. So, you must prove that the defendant ran a red light and that their running the red light caused your accident.
Finally, you must prove that the defendant’s breach of duty caused you actual damages.
Who Can File a Florida Wrongful Death Claim?
In Florida, a surviving spouse, children, or parents of a decedent may have a wrongful death claim. In some cases, other people who are financially dependent on the decedent may have a right to recover compensation.
You should consult an experienced Key West wrongful death lawyer to determine your rights.
How a Key West Wrongful Death Attorney Can Help You
Being represented by a Key West wrongful death lawyer almost always leads to a significantly better result than representing yourself.
In a wrongful death claim, you deserve to be able to grieve and focus on your recovery without being bothered by the many legal duties of pursuing a wrongful death claim.
A good wrongful death lawyer will handle every aspect of your claim and work hard to recover maximum compensation.
Schedule a Free Consultation to Discuss Your Key West Wrongful Death Claim
The compassionate Key West wrongful death attorneys at Garvin Injury Law have a proven record of recovering maximum compensation for our wrongful death clients. We want to help you get the justice and compensation you deserve.
Call (239) 277-0005 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation.