Category Archives: Wrongful Death
Tampa Family Suing Dating App After Teen Daughter Murdered
A Tampa family is suing a well-known dating app after their daughter was murdered while using the service. The 16-year-old was murdered by two people in their 30s, and the family claims that this tragedy could have been prevented. This could prove to be a major wrongful death lawsuit in Tampa, and it may… Read More »
Non-Economic Damages for Wrongful Death in Tampa Medical Malpractice Cases
A death in the family is one of the most difficult economic burdens to bear. However, it is also a challenging experience from an emotional and psychological standpoint. In most wrongful death cases, families can recover compensation for both economic and psychological (non-economic) damages. But is this true with medical malpractice cases? Can a… Read More »
Wrongful Death Listeria Lawsuit Filed in Tampa
Although all wrongful death lawsuits are serious, a fatality arising from a defective product is particularly shocking for the general public. Product liability claims show that we can never truly trust the safety of vehicles, tools, and even food. Recently, the family of a Tampa resident filed one of these wrongful death lawsuits over… Read More »
What is a Wrongful Death Claim?
A wrongful death lawsuit is a type of civil action that is brought by the surviving family members of an accident victim who lost his or her life because of someone else’s careless, reckless, or intentional actions. These types of legal claims attempt to hold at-fault parties accountable for their wrongful actions, while also… Read More »
What is Behind the Surge in Car Accident Fatalities in the U.S.?
The U.S. has seen a staggering rise in the number of fatal car accidents over the last few years. For instance, the number of fatal car crashes went up by more than 16 percent, from 36,835 to 42,795 between 2018 and 2022 alone. These alarming statistics have led to renewed interest in the cause… Read More »
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents In Florida
Florida’s balmy weather and many attractions make walking in the state a tempting prospect. Unfortunately, doing so can prove extremely dangerous, especially in recent years. In fact, a new report from the Governors’ Highway Safety Association found that the rate of fatal pedestrian accidents in Florida has risen by nearly 30 percent, making it… Read More »
Filing A Wrongful Death Lawsuit In Florida
The trauma that accompanies losing a loved one unexpectedly because of someone else’s carelessness is devastating. Frustratingly, many families who are just trying to deal with their grief also have to bear the financial burden that so often accompanies the death of a loved one. One way to recover these losses is to file… Read More »
Florida’s Wrongful Death Law
Personal injury lawsuits are a type of legal claim where accident victims can collect compensation from the negligent parties who caused their injuries. Tragically, many victims never recover from their injuries, leaving their family to pick up the pieces. In Florida, an accident victim’s death won’t preclude that person’s family members from recovering compensation… Read More »