In what might be the start of a trend, the family of a man who died from COVID has sued his employer for wrongful death. WSB-TV in Atlanta reports that the family of Gerry Gutierrez has filed suit in Miami-Dade after Mr. Gutierrez, aged 70, died from complications related to… Continue reading Grocery Store Sued over Employee’s COVID Death
Continue ReadingPunitive 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
Continue ReadingHomicide & Wrongful Death Cases
Many wrongful death cases involve accidents in which a person’s negligence leads directly to the death of the victim. Think of a motorist who doesn’t look in his mirrors when changing lanes and strikes a motorcyclist. The motorist did not purposely strike the victim, but their carelessness caused the death,… Continue reading Homicide & Wrongful Death Cases
Continue ReadingCompensation for Lost Services in Wrongful Death Cases
The purpose of a wrongful death case is to compensate surviving relatives for the loss of their loved one. The law operates on the simple premise that family members should not bear the financial costs of the death when someone else is to blame. Many of our clients qualify for… Continue reading Compensation for Lost Services in Wrongful Death Cases
Continue ReadingMust You Arbitrate a Wrongful Death Case?
Many employment contracts now include arbitration provisions. Arbitration is an alternative to litigation, where the parties present evidence to one or more arbitrators, who act as judges. Arbitration is private and sometimes faster than going through court, which is why many employers like to include these agreements in employment contracts.… Continue reading Must You Arbitrate a Wrongful Death Case?
Continue ReadingCan Parkland Students Sue a School Monitor?
The shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas school on February 14, 2018 was a national tragedy. Seventeen students would lose their life on that day when a former classmate came onto the grounds with a semi-automatic rifle and began shooting. Another 17 students were injured. Many people have been blamed for… Continue reading Can Parkland Students Sue a School Monitor?
Continue ReadingDoctors and Nursing Homes Seek Immunity for COVID-19 Deaths
Florida is slowly emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic that has killed hundreds of our fellow residents. However, one issue thrust into the spotlight is legal liability for how doctors, nursing homes, and other medical facilities have handled the crisis. The sad reality is that some deaths probably were preventable had… Continue reading Doctors and Nursing Homes Seek Immunity for COVID-19 Deaths
Continue ReadingFlorida Supreme Court Clarifies Application of UM Insurance to Wrongful Death Claim
Uninsured motorist coverage, called “UM” for short, is an excellent type of insurance to have. It will kick in when a person is injured by a motorist who does not have liability coverage. Even better, the insurance follows the insured, not the insured’s vehicle. This means a motorist can tap… Continue reading Florida Supreme Court Clarifies Application of UM Insurance to Wrongful Death Claim
Continue ReadingYes, Same Sex Spouses Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Florida’s wrongful death statute has provided critical support to family members left behind after a loved one’s death. In particular, spouses often need compensation to replace the lost income their spouse would have earned had he or she lived. When a wrongful death lawsuit is justified, we have obtained lost… Continue reading Yes, Same Sex Spouses Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Continue ReadingHow Can a Lawyer Help after a Fatal Car Accident?
The recent fiery crash on Interstate 95 that left 2 people dead has certainly put the community on edge. Car accidents that end in explosions are supposed to be the stuff of Hollywood movies, not everyday life. Unfortunately, Florida sees a good number of traffic fatalities on our roads each… Continue reading How Can a Lawyer Help after a Fatal Car Accident?
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