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When a Death in Lakeland May Be Wrongful Death
How Florida's Wrongful Death Act Works
What a Wrongful Death Claim Can Recover
What Families Should Do Now
A Bilingual Wrongful Death Lawyer for Lakeland Families
Frequently Asked Questions

No legal claim can make up for the loss of a family member. But when a death is caused by someone else's negligence, Florida law gives the family a way to hold the responsible party accountable and to recover for the financial and personal losses that follow. This page explains, in plain language, how wrongful death claims work for families in Lakeland.

When a Death in Lakeland May Be Wrongful Death

A wrongful death claim may arise when a person dies because of another person's or company's negligence or wrongful act. In Lakeland, these cases often grow out of:

Car crashes on I-4, the Polk Parkway, South Florida Avenue and other busy roads.
Truck crashes involving tractor-trailers and delivery vehicles serving the area's warehouses and distribution centers.
Motorcycle and pedestrian crashes where a driver failed to see a rider or a person walking.
Unsafe property conditions such as falls, or attacks at properties without reasonable security.

How Florida's Wrongful Death Act Works

Florida's Wrongful Death Act is found in Sections 768.16 through 768.26 of the Florida Statutes. Its stated purpose is to shift the losses caused by a wrongful death from the survivors to the wrongdoer.

Who brings the claim. Under Section 768.20, the claim is brought by the personal representative of the person's estate, on behalf of the survivors and the estate. If no personal representative has been appointed yet, that is one of the first steps.

Who the survivors are. Under Section 768.18, survivors include the spouse, children and parents, and in some cases blood relatives and adoptive siblings who were partly or wholly dependent on the person for support or services.

Time limits

For most negligence claims in Florida, the deadline to file a lawsuit is generally two years from the date of death. Every case is different, so speak with an attorney to confirm the deadline that applies to you.

What a Wrongful Death Claim Can Recover

Section 768.21 lists the kinds of damages that may be available. Depending on the family's situation, they can include:

Lost support and services the survivors would have received.
For a surviving spouse the loss of companionship and protection, and mental pain and suffering.
For children the loss of parental companionship, instruction and guidance, and mental pain and suffering, depending on their age and whether there is a surviving spouse.
For parents of a minor child mental pain and suffering.
Medical and funeral expenses paid by the survivors or the estate.
For the estate lost earnings and certain lost net accumulations.

Every family's situation is different, and the rules on who can recover which damages are detailed. A lawyer can explain how they apply to your family.

What Families Should Do Now

Take care of your family first. There is no need to make legal decisions in the first difficult days.
Keep important documents. Save the crash or incident report, death certificate, medical bills, funeral bills and any letters from insurance companies.
Be careful with insurance calls. You do not have to give a recorded statement or sign anything before you get advice.
Talk to a lawyer about the estate. A personal representative usually has to be appointed before the claim can move forward.

Read more about wrongful death claims in Florida, or go back to our Lakeland car accident and personal injury page.

A Bilingual Wrongful Death Lawyer for Lakeland Families

Tomas Robirosa serves Lakeland and all of Polk County. He listens, explains each step clearly, deals with the insurance companies and keeps the family informed in English or Spanish, so you can focus on each other.

The consultation is free, and we work on a contingency basis: no fee unless we recover. Call (305) 600-0529.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can file a wrongful death claim in Florida?

Under Florida law, the claim is brought by the personal representative of the person's estate, on behalf of the survivors and the estate. Survivors include the spouse, children and parents, and in some cases dependent relatives.

How long do we have to file a wrongful death claim?

For most wrongful death claims based on negligence in Florida, the deadline to file a lawsuit is generally two years from the date of death. Every case is different, so speak with an attorney to confirm the deadline that applies to your family.

What damages can a family recover?

Depending on the family, damages may include lost support and services, loss of companionship and guidance, mental pain and suffering, medical and funeral expenses, and certain losses to the estate.

My loved one died in a truck crash on I-4 near Lakeland. What should we do?

Keep the crash report and any documents, avoid recorded statements to insurers, and talk with a lawyer early. Truck companies often begin their own investigation right away, and important evidence should be preserved.

Can I talk to the lawyer in Spanish?

Yes. Tomas Robirosa speaks Spanish and English, and you can talk with him directly about your case in either language.

How much does it cost to hire you?

There is no upfront cost. We work on a contingency basis: no fee unless we recover.

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Lakeland Wrongful Death Lawyer

When a Death in Lakeland May Be Wrongful Death

How Florida's Wrongful Death Act Works

What a Wrongful Death Claim Can Recover

What Families Should Do Now

A Bilingual Wrongful Death Lawyer for Lakeland Families

Frequently Asked Questions

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