Maximizing The Value Of Your Wrongful Death Claim
Losing a loved one can be a traumatic experience. But what is even more painful is losing a loved one because of another person’s negligence. If you recently lost a loved one because of another person’s negligence, you want the at-fault party to pay. In Florida, people who lose their loved ones because of the negligence of other people can seek compensation by filing a wrongful death claim. While no amount of money can undo what happened or replace your loss, the compensation you recover in a wrongful death claim can help you in many ways. For example, the compensation you recover in your claim can help you a lot if you lost someone who was the breadwinner.
If you have decided to bring a wrongful death claim against the party that caused your loved one’s death, you want to ensure you do everything you can to maximize the value of your claim. Below are some of the steps you can take to maximize the value of your wrongful death claim:
Disclaimer: The following information is meant for informational purposes only. If you are looking for legal advice, please contact an attorney.
Collect as Much Evidence as Possible
Strong evidence is the backbone of a wrongful death claim. Therefore, you should gather as much evidence as you can. To prove a wrongful death case, you must have evidence of negligence. You can gather evidence of negligence from, for example, eyewitnesses. If anyone witnessed the incident that led to your loved one’s death, connect with them and take their statements. You can also acquire a copy of the police report pertaining to your loved one’s accident. The police report could contain information about how the accident happened or who or what caused the accident.
File Your Claim Without Delay
If you wish to maximize the value of your wrongful death claim, you should file your claim without delay. You have limited time to file a wrongful death claim in Florida. If you wait to file your wrongful death claim, and the statute of limitations clock runs out, you may be barred from recovering compensation.
Hire an Experienced Wrongful Death Attorney
Another step you can take to maximize the value of your wrongful death claim is to hire an experienced wrongful death attorney sooner rather than later. A skilled wrongful death lawyer can help you in many ways, including the following;
- Gathering evidence
- Filing your claim on time
- Filing your claim correctly
- Handling communications with the other side
- Answering legal questions and providing advice
Keep a Record of Expenses
Finally, maintain a record of expenses if you want to maximize the value of your wrongful death claim. This includes a record of the medical bills and funeral expenses. If you lost someone who was the breadwinner or a primary contributor to the family finances, you would also need to have their income statement.
Contact Us for Legal Help
If you lost a loved one in Florida due to another person’s negligence and need help seeking the compensation you deserve and justice your loved one deserves, contact our Jacksonville personal injury attorneys at The Pendas Law Firm. We have years of experience helping clients with wrongful death claims.
The Pendas Law Firm also represents clients in the Tampa, Fort Myers, Fort Lauderdale, Ocala, Orlando, Miami, Bradenton, Daytona Beach, and West Palm Beach areas.
Source:
leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0095/Sections/0095.11.html
