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Florida Judge Awards $11 Million to Family in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Dangerous and defective consumer products are often deadly. And if a manufacturer allows a defective product onto the market that kills someone, they can be held liable under Florida’s wrongful death laws. While no civil judgment can ever undo the damage that has been done, it can provide the victim’s… Continue reading Florida Judge Awards $11 Million to Family in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

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Important Terms to Know when Filing a Wrongful Death Claim

Important Terms to Know When Filing a Wrongful Death Claim Slip and falls, car crashes, and pedestrian accidents are just a few of the ways in which people in Miami become hurt every day. Sometimes, these accidents are so severe, that the accident victim does not survive them. When another… Continue reading Important Terms to Know when Filing a Wrongful Death Claim

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Is an Autopsy Necessary When Filing a Wrongful Death Claim?

It is not uncommon for those who lose loved ones in fatal accidents to immediately be faced with difficult questions about their relative’s remains. Many, for instance, express concerns about whether an autopsy is necessary to file a wrongful death claim. Technically, autopsies are not legally required to file a… Continue reading Is an Autopsy Necessary When Filing a Wrongful Death Claim?

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Can You Sue Your Spouse’s Employer for Wrongful Death?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Florida saw 332 occupational fatalities in 2018. There are many causes of these deaths, but safety lapses and violations surely rank among the most common. Florida’s workers’ compensation system provides a death benefit to certain family members. Unfortunately, this same system will prevent… Continue reading Can You Sue Your Spouse’s Employer for Wrongful Death?

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Tiger Woods’ Restaurant Wrongful Death Case

In December 2018, an employee at The Woods restaurant in Jupiter died in a drunk driving accident. His 1999 Corvette, traveling over 100 miles per hour, swerved across three highway lanes and flipped over. The young man driving the car, Nicholas Immesberger, had a very high BAC, 0.256, which is… Continue reading Tiger Woods’ Restaurant Wrongful Death Case

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Punitive Damages & Wrongful Death Cases in Florida

A wrongful death lawsuit seeks compensation for the loss of a loved one. There are many damages available for losses, such as lost income or benefits, along with the cost of treating your loved one’s injuries or illness. Punitive damages are not compensatory in nature. Instead, they are designed to… Continue reading Punitive Damages & Wrongful Death Cases in Florida

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