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Sarasota Wrongful Death Lawyer

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There are few things as life as difficult as the unexpected loss of a loved one. On top of their grief, families must struggle to plan a funeral, pay expensive medical bills, and begin rebuilding their lives. For many families, taking legal action is the last thing on their minds.

If you suffered a loss through the fault of another person’s reckless actions, you deserve justice. A Sarasota wrongful death lawyer can help your family if a loved one was killed in an accident because of someone else’s negligence. Call a compassionate attorney today to schedule a consultation.

Wrongful Death Statute in Sarasota

In Sarasota, families of those killed in accidents have the right to pursue legal action when the death was caused by another party’s negligence. Often filed in concurrence with manslaughter charges, wrongful death claims are civil lawsuits that seek to hold the at-fault party responsible for their actions. Similar to the way someone who sustained injuries due to another’s negligence may pursue a personal injury claim after an accident, the family of the deceased may be able to bring a wrongful death suit.

Spouses, children, and parents of the deceased may all be eligible to represent the estate, as are blood relatives who were dependent upon the decedent. Families can recover lost income, lost earning potential, damages for medical bills and other financial losses. Non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and emotional damage may all also be factored into a wrongful death lawsuit.

Types of Wrongful Death Claims

Just about any kind of deadly accident can result in a wrongful death claim but car accidents make up a large percentage of wrongful death suits. When an at-fault driver is proven to be drunk, drowsy, or distracted at the wheel in a fatal accident, they can be held responsible for the damage they cause in both civil and criminal court.

Similarly, truck accidents are also frequently to blame for unexpected, wrongful deaths. Aggressive truckers who drive in adverse conditions or with an overweight load jeopardize the safety of everyone around them. They can be held liable for the accidents they cause, as can the company employing the negligent truck driver.

Medical malpractice claims also make up a large number of the wrongful death lawsuits filed each year. When nurses and doctors cut corners and fail to provide the medical standard of care, lives are put at risk. In the event of a deadly mistake, the family of the deceased may be able to pursue a wrongful death claim. These are just a few of the most frequent causes of accidents that result in wrongful death claims. A Sarasota wrongful death attorney can help families of the deceased understand whether they have a viable case.

Explore Legal Options with a Sarasota Wrong Death Attorney

Accidents happen, but no family should be ruined financially by the unexpected loss of a loved one, especially when the fatal accident was caused by someone else’s recklessness. You have options, and a Sarasota wrongful death lawyer can help you decide what to do next.

Call today to schedule your appointment and get the help you need building a case. While no amount of compensation can undo the pain caused by the person at fault, a wrongful death settlement can help offset the financial impact of the loss of a family’s breadwinner.

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