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We Speak for the Injured. We Speak for Their Families.Wrongful Death AttorneyWrongful Death Losing a loved one through death is a life-altering experience for family members and friends. Nothing about our lives will ever be the same. We recall the time spent, the memories shared, the plans for the future, the hopes and dreams that will never come to be. The emotional impact of the death of a loved one reaches beyond the immediate loss affecting relationships, work, daily activities and mental outlook. The financial impact may be devastating, resulting in the loss of a home, the inability for a child to attend college, the need for a mother to return to work to support a family left without a father, a father who now has to adjust his work schedule to meet the needs of children left without a mother. When the death of a loved one is a result of misconduct or the wrongful, careless or negligent act of another, intentionally or unintentionally, the suffering and loss experienced is made worse knowing that the death could and should have been avoided. The State of Florida has enacted laws to protect the rights of individuals affected by the loss of a loved one due to wrongful death. With over 31 years of personal injury experience, St. Petersburg, Florida attorney J. Stanford Morse has successfully represented individuals who have suffered loss due to the wrongful death of a loved one, recovering millions of dollars in just compensation. What makes J. Stanford Morse, P.A. the law firm to choose in a wrongful death lawsuit In addition to our proven track record of success, the law firm of J. Stanford Morse, P.A. understands the complexities involved in wrongful death cases. Proving fault in a wrongful death case is often the first challenge. In Florida, the law requires that the person seeking damages prove the fault of the defendant. An additional challenge is determining the deceased’s future earnings. Lawyers who lack experience in wrongful death cases will often underestimate the true amount of just compensation. If you have lost a loved one due to someone’s negligence or wrongful acts, contact St. Petersburg accident attorney J. Stanford Morse, P.A. Call (727) 347-7737 or for your FREE consultation. You’ll pay no attorney’s fee or costs unless you recover money for your injury. Don’t wait until it’s too late! Your right to recover damages in a wrongful death lawsuit is limited by the time frame imposed by Florida law. Failure to file a timely claim in a wrongful death lawsuit may result in the inability to collect damages for your loss. The amount of time varies depending on the type of case. The statue of limitations for medical malpractice claims differs from the statute of limitations for a personal or product liability claim. Waiting too long to file your claim may affect your ability to prove fault Additionally, witnesses to the accident or incident may become unavailable over time. Recollections of key elements may fade. Documentation may become lost or unobtainable. Evidence may become lost or corrupted by age. Don’t wait – contact J. Stanford Morse, P.A. today. Types of Wrongful Death Cases
Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit? In Florida, each survivor of the deceased individual is entitled to recover damages, including:
What types of damages may be recovered?
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