A Florida teenager lost his life in Hendry County after a sport utility vehicle struck his bike. The SUV driver was recently arrested in connection with the accident after fleeing the crash scene. His arrest came a little over a month after the hit-and-run accident. How the accident happened The Florida crash happened on a […]
Seeking Justice For The Injured
Damages for the pain a parent suffers for losing a child
Losing a child is an agonizing experience, and when it happens due to wrongful death, a parent may have to face such emotional turmoil as they painfully pursue justice. Legal foundations Wrongful death claims arise when a person’s death is due to negligence or intentional actions of another party. When a child is the victim, […]
Many traffic fatalities are speed-related, safety officials warn
Haste makes waste, a popular saying goes. That saying rings true in new data published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The agency found that speeding-related fatalities have reached a 14-year high in 2021. According to the NHTSA, motor vehicle speeding accounted for almost a third of all traffic-related fatalities in 2021. About […]
Wrongful death damages: how do courts distribute proceeds?
Wrongful death cases can be lengthy and exhausting, especially for the victim’s surviving family, who are simultaneously mourning their loved one’s death. So, when the case ends and the court awards the rightful damages, it can bring a sense of relief to the family. But the process does not end there. Interested parties still have […]
Traffic safety agency underestimates the life-saving potential of side underride guards for trucks
Underride crashes are some of the most terrifying types of automobile collisions. They happen when a passenger vehicle (often a car with a lower ride height) collides with a truck or its trailer, resulting in the vehicle running underneath the truck or trailer’s body. If the passenger vehicle is lucky, it hits one of the […]
The wrongful death of a loved one
The death of a loved one is always difficult to deal with. We cannot prevent disease and old age. Even though accidents occur, they should not cause the death of another human being. Wrongful death is when you lose a loved one because of negligence or adverse action. It is more straightforward to blame a […]
What are Florida’s wrongful death laws?
Losing a loved one is hard for any Florida resident, but it’s a different pain category when the loss is due to wrongful death. Unfortunately, there is no way to get your loved one back, but you have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. These are the laws in the state. Understanding wrongful […]
What damages are available in a wrongful death lawsuit?
It’s always horrible when a loved one passes away, but it’s even worse when there’s a situation of wrongful death. It can leave the person’s family members at a complete loss. In Florida, the decedent’s personal representative can file a wrongful death lawsuit on the family’s behalf. Certain damages can be recovered if the case […]
Filing a wrongful death lawsuit in Florida
Fatal injuries that are caused by the negligence of another individual can result in wrongful death lawsuits in Florida when certain evidence exists. They are legal actions filed in addition to any personal injury claims associated with the death. However, all fatal injuries are not subject to an additional wrongful death claim. The respondent must […]