Category Archives: Wrongful Death
Can You File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit If the Negligent Driver Also Died?
During the first nine months of 2025 there were 1,869 fatal car accidents in Florida, according to figures published by Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Many of those accidents were the result of a negligent driver’s actions behind the wheel. That said, many of those killed were also the negligent driver. This raises… Read More »
Florida Appeals Court Upholds $3 Million Wrongful Death Judgment Against Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade County has always been a dangerous place for bicyclists. South Florida’s heavy traffic means that bicyclists must be careful in navigating city streets to avoid a collision with a car. Unfortunately, far too many bicyclists are unsuccessful and end up losing their lives due to a negligent motorist’s actions. County Objected to Family’s… Read More »
Families Finally Get Justice After Florida Man Pleads Guilty To Fatal Boating Accident In Bahamas
A Miami-Dade County man recently pled guilty for his role in a fatal boat accident that claimed the lives of two people. It happened several years ago and illustrates the long road victims’ families often travel in seeking justice through the criminal court system. Our Miami personal injury lawyer explains more about the tragic… Read More »
For Grieving Families, Punitive Damages Provide Justice In Miami Wrongful Death Claims
Wrongful death in Miami happens due to negligence on the part of others. Grieving families are left devastated and often feel deprived of justice for their loved one, whose life was needlessly cut short. Seeking punitive damages through a wrongful death lawsuit in Florida can provide some consolation in these tragic cases. When Another… Read More »
Enforcing Civil Judgments In Cases Of Miami Wrongful Death
Nothing is worse than losing a loved one unexpectedly, particularly when negligence on the part of others is to blame. No amount of money can ease your suffering, but filing a claim for wrongful death in Miami can provide a sense of justice and the compensation needed to cover final costs and other expenses…. Read More »
Grieving Family Members Can Get A Sense Of Justice Through A Wrongful Death Claim
The only thing worse than the death of a loved one is knowing that it could have been prevented. A wrongful death happens due to the reckless and negligent actions of others. While surviving family members are often frustrated when no criminal charges are filed, you can get a sense of justice through a… Read More »
Who Can Sue For Wrongful Death In Florida?
If you believe that you have grounds to file a wrongful death lawsuit, you should determine whether or not you are eligible under Florida law to sue for wrongful death. If your loved one was killed due to a wrongful act or negligence on the part of another individual, you might be able to… Read More »
40 Year Re-Certification and Surfside Condo Collapse
PWD understands 40 Year Re-Certification in Miami-Dade County. The County requires that the structural integrity be certified every 40 years. Our weather beats up structures, especially in our coastal areas. Engineering firms are hired to do this and make structural fixes for certification. In this Surfside, FL Condo collapse the building was 40 yrs… Read More »
Randy Weber selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List!
Congratulations to Randy Weber of Pita Weber Del Prado for being selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List! Only 5% of lawyers achieve this prestigious recognition. Super Lawyers is an attorney rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional… Read More »
Wrongful Death of a Bicyclist in a Collision with a Truck or Car
Unfortunately, such a healthy and fun activity as riding a bicycle can result in a preventable death due to the negligence of another motorist. In 2017, 783 bicyclists were killed in collisions with motor vehicles; many of the victims were children and teenagers. And it looks like bicyclist fatalities in the U.S. have been… Read More »
