Wrongful Death Attorney in Palm Beach
It is a difficult emotional time when a loved one dies because of someone else’s negligence. Unfortunately, it also can leave a financial burden for survivors who now have medical bills, and funeral expenses while having to live with the loss of that person’s income. The Palm Beach wrongful death lawyers at Goldman & Daszkal want to help. We provide expert, compassionate legal representation in your most difficult time. We fight for the compensation you need and deserve.
What is a wrongful death claim?
A wrongful death claim seeks financial damages for surviving family members. Wrongful death is legally defined as “the negligent, willful, or wrongful act, neglect, omission, or default of another.” If someone’s negligence led to the death of another person, the responsible party can be sued for compensation. Some scenarios that could lead to wrongful death include car accidents, medical malpractice, workplace accidents, defective products, and slip and fall fatalities.
To win a wrongful death claim in Florida, the plaintiff must prove:
- The defendant owed a duty of care to the deceased.
- The defendant breached that duty.
- The defendant’s breach caused the deceased’s death.
- The death resulted in quantifiable damages to the deceased’s estate and beneficiaries.
A wrongful death claim is a civil lawsuit that seeks financial compensation and has no bearing on a criminal lawsuit. A defendant found not guilty in criminal court could be found responsible in civil court and will have to pay damages.Â
Wrongful Death Damages
Damages in wrongful death claims provide compensation for survivors. Your Miami wrongful death lawyer at Goldman & Daszkal will carefully calculate the value of your claim and fight for the compensation you deserve. In Florida, wrongful death compensation can be used for a variety of financial losses, depending on the relationship of the survivors to the deceased:
- Mental pain and suffering
- Medical or funeral expenses
- Lost support and services
- Loss of companionship and protection
- Lost parental companionship, instruction, and guidance
- Lost earnings
- Lost accumulation of value of the estate
Case Results
$762,500
Broken Hip
Pedestrian Parking Lot Accident
$850,000
Hit & Run
fractured skull, multiple broken bones & brain injury
$1,030,000
Auto Accident
Wrongful Death
$1,750,000
Slip & Fall
Heel Fracture with Surgery
$4,435,000
Auto Accident
Multiple Injuries-Leg Trauma / Mobility Issues
$3,200,000
Nursing Home Neglect
Wrongful Death
$3,200,000
Auto Accident
Internal Injuries / Wrongful Death
$2,700,000
Auto Accident
Confidentiality Agreement
$1,900,000
Product Liability
Crash Injury
Get a free wrongful death consultation
Contact a compassionate, dedicated accidental death attorney at Goldman & Daszkal today. We will start with a free, no-obligation consultation. We fight hard for our clients, and our case results show it. We have won $3.2 million in a nursing home neglect wrongful death claim, $1.08 million in an auto accident wrongful death claim, and $3.2 million in another auto accident wrongful death claim. Although we cannot guarantee a specific amount for your case, we do guarantee we will work diligently to get the compensation you deserve.