Category Archives: Wrongful Death
Who Is Allowed To File A Wrongful Death Lawsuit In Florida?
Was your loved one killed in a fatal accident? It is one of the most heartbreaking and gut-wrenching things that any person can ever be forced to endure. A civil wrongful death claim provides a legal remedy. Families can bring a claim to seek justice, closure, and financial support to help them through a… Read More »
Amtrak Hits Vehicle in Florida & Kills Family Inside
In late November, a woman and her two children were struck and killed by an Amtrak passenger train here in Florida, which was traveling from Miami to New York City. All three victims were in the vehicle and died upon impact. According to reports, the victims were going camping when the car was struck… Read More »
Florida Plastic Surgery Clinic Becomes Epicenter of Wrongful Death Incidents
USA Today recently ran an important story on one Florida plastic surgery clinic becoming a national epicenter for wrongful death. This clinic is described as a “factory assembly line” that processes a number of patients every day. However, just at this one clinic and a nearby facility, eight patients have died just in the… Read More »
Another E-Cigarette Death Raises Question Surrounding Products Liability & Civil Litigation
There is no question that e-cigarettes have both harmed and killed a number of people after exploding and catching on fire, as well as sending shrapnel into consumers. Recently, another man died after one of these devices exploded and sent debris into his left carotid artery, lodging in his throat and causing a stroke,… Read More »
Wrongful Death at Florida Psychiatric Hospital Leaves Too Many Questions Unanswered
One man’s unexplained death at a Florida psychiatric facility has garnered news headlines of late due to the mysteriousness of the incident and the unwillingness of officials and agencies linked to it to provide both the man’s family and the public with the answers they deserve. The man—Reginald Schroat—is the second known individual to… Read More »
Celebrity Tyler Perry Announces Wrongful Death Lawsuit against Florida Deputy In Connection With Two Men Who Disappeared After Being Taken Into Custody
Florida news headlines have been dominated by the decision made by one celebrity—Tyler Perry—to help file a wrongful death lawsuit against one Florida Deputy reportedly linked to the disappearances of two men who were taken into custody nearly 15 years ago. The case was brought against former Collier County Sheriff’s Deputy Steven Calkins, who… Read More »
Wrongful Death Argued For In Florida “Stand Your Ground” Criminal Defense Case
Many are now calling the incident that occurred in July in a Florida “Circle A” convenience store parking lot more a case of a wrongful death than a viable use of the Florida “Stand Your Ground” criminal defense. Of late, this even includes the National Rifle Association (NRA) and GOP lawmakers, who rejected the… Read More »
Update: November/December Wrongful Death Cases & Settlements
This winter, some several important wrongful death cases around the country were both filed and settled, igniting justice for those who lost a family member due to negligence. There simply is no replacement for losing a loved one, and for many families, when that loved one is a child who has robbed of their… Read More »
Can I Sue for Wrongful Death in a Drunk Driving Accident?
While a drunk driver in Florida will always be subject to criminal charges and penalties, state law makes it difficult for victims of drunk driving accidents to sue for losses and damages. Florida is a no-fault state, meaning that drivers are required to cover their own damages and losses in the event of an… Read More »
The Difference Between Wrongful Death and Murder Under Florida Law
Capital murder. Homicide. Voluntary manslaughter. Involuntary manslaughter. In the United States, there are varying “degrees of murder,” and how an offender is sentenced all depends on the severity and intent of the crime. How and why the courts charge individuals with murder is increasingly confusing to the general public—after all, murder is murder is… Read More »
