Wrongful Death

Have You Lost A Loved One In An Accident? Allow The Longo Firm P.A To Help You Seek Justice. 

The unthinkable has happened – your loved one has died in an accident resulting from someone else’s wrongful act. Grief can be overwhelming, and it can be hard to know what to do in the aftermath of your painful loss. 

In tragic circumstances like these, where you’ve lost a child, parent or spouse due to another person’s negligence, a wrongful death lawsuit is the right course to take to help put the pieces of your life back together.

Your losses on an emotional and financial level deserve to be compensated, and responsible parties need to be held accountable. To seek justice and the financial support your family may need, The Longo Firm P.A can assist you in filing a wrongful death lawsuit against those responsible for your loved one’s death. 

What Is Considered A Wrongful Death Action, And Who Can Bring Suit In Florida? 

Wrongful death is a civil action in which the plaintiff, the estate of the deceased, alleges that someone else is responsible for that person’s death. The people who have a stake in a wrongful death case are the survivors. Survivors include the spouse, children and, in some circumstances, parents, blood relatives and adoptive siblings who were dependent upon the deceased. 

In a wrongful death lawsuit, the plaintiff seeks monetary damages for the survivors. Wrongful death actions are codified by statute in Florida, which outlines what damages can be recovered and who can be claimants. 

The deceased’s personal representative is the person with the authority to file a wrongful death suit. The personal representative of an estate can be anyone, but it is usually a close family member, such as a spouse, parent or sibling of the deceased. 

The Longo Firm P.A Is Here To Represent Your Family In Davie, FL

Attorney Micah Longo has over 20 years of experience litigating personal injury cases in Florida. He has successfully represented many clients just like you in wrongful death actions. 

In your time of grief, Micah Longo will work with you to set up your estate and appoint a personal representative to act as the lead on your wrongful death case. If needed, he can also provide additional support by referring you to a qualified grief counselor and financial planner.

You can trust The Longo Firm P.A to handle every aspect of your wrongful death lawsuit, from investigating the facts to filing the lawsuit and securing you a just settlement to protect your family’s future.

What Damages Are Survivors Entitled To In A Wrongful Death Claim?

Survivors are entitled to money damages for loss of support and services. Those include the deceased’s probable future income. A surviving spouse is also entitled to lost compensation protection. Under certain circumstances, damages for pain and suffering might also be awarded.

If a spouse dies without children, the surviving spouse’s damages from the date of injury include loss of the decedent’s companionship and protection, mental pain and suffering, loss of support and services, medical expenses and funeral expenses. 

If a spouse dies with surviving minor children, the children can also receive damages for past and future loss of support and services. However, adult children usually cannot recover damages for lost parental companionship or pain and suffering.

The estate is also entitled to loss of its prospective net accumulation. For example, if the decedent had a high income potential, that could increase the damages allowable to the estate. 

The Longo Firm P.A : Helping Your Family Fight For Justice

You know you have cause for a wrongful death action, but your loss has left you feeling alone and powerless. The good news is you’re not alone. Micah Longo is an empathetic and fully committed wrongful death lawyer. 

He can help you determine if you have a case, investigate the facts and circumstances, file the lawsuit and advocate for a settlement that does justice to the profound loss you’ve suffered.

Call The Longo Firm P.A Today

If you’ve been online searching “wrongful death lawyer near me” and landed here, you’ve found a highly qualified and respected attorney who will represent your family’s best interest in this difficult time. 

Don’t let others’ irresponsibility go unpunished. If your family member died because of someone’s negligence, reach out to The Longo Firm. Contact Micah Longo for a personalized consultation today.