Category Archives: Wrongful Death
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 »
Mass Shootings and Liability: Negligent Security or Unforeseeable Criminal Attack?
Following two mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton earlier this month, Florida’s lawyers and residents alike ponder the question of liability and negligent security in the deadly attacks that sent shock waves through America. ABC News reports that there have been at least 17 deadly mass shootings across the country so far in… Read More »
Crash Ends in Fatality in Naples
On a recent morning near Picayune Strand State Forest, there was an ATV crash according to Darien News. The driver was transporting two other passengers, one sitting on a cooler. The ATV crashed into a tree, which caused it to overturn onto the passenger sitting unrestrained on the cooler. The individual who was caught… Read More »
Woman Dies While Exiting A Transit Bus
Authorities are reporting that an accident occurred in Mayport, Florida on Saturday, June 22nd. A woman who was in her 50s was exiting a Jacksonville Transit Authority bus when she mysteriously got snarled with the bus. The injuries associated with the incident proved fatal for the woman. According to sources, the victim was a… Read More »
How the Limitations in Wrongful Death Cases Hurt the Families of Unmarried Adults
Losing a loved one is a very distressing experience, no matter the situation. Whether the circumstances involve a long illness or a sudden departure, the finality of the situation will cause a mourning period which may last for an extended time. Making matters worse are situations in which the loved one’s death was caused… Read More »
Understanding Florida’s Wrongful Death Claims
Experiencing the death of a loved one is an understandably negative experience. Even if the death was expected, loss is always very distressing. This pain becomes harder to bear when the death was caused by the actions of another person. In these cases, the law provides an avenue for the family to recover for… Read More »
The Basics of Wrongful Death Actions
The bridge collapse at Florida International University was a tragic catastrophe in a number of ways, especially the premature deaths of six individuals. While accidents do happen, if the accident was preventable, responsibility can be assigned to either individual persons or business entities. If injury occurred as a result of the accident, those persons… Read More »
Deaths of Two Young Boys Lead to Wrongful Death Suit between Families
No parent wants to outlive his/her child, and when a child dies young the emotional blow is even greater. Death can come from many avenues, but when a tragic event could have been avoided, coping and accepting the loss is almost impossible. Florida, with its ready access to the water through numerous lakes, rivers… Read More »
The Value of Wrongful Death Lawsuits
When a loved one dies, whether expected or not, the reality of his/her absence is never easy for those left behind. When that death is the fault of someone else, the pain is often much worse. In the first days and months after the loss, just getting through the day may be all the… Read More »
When a Loved One Dies: The Basics of Wrongful Death Lawsuit
It is an unfortunate reality that people die unexpectedly every day. Sometimes, the cause is an unknown or sudden medical crisis, and other times the responsibility lies with a negligent third party. Mourning the sudden death of a loved one is a painful process that requires time and patience, but part of that healing… Read More »
