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Florida Wrongful Death Damages

The Florida Wrongful Death Act awards damages to family members for a loved one's wrongful death. For instance, survivors can recover money for lost support and services with interest from the date of the deceased's injury to their death. In addition, survivors can also collect Florida wrongful death damages for future loss of support and services. To determine the amount for lost support, several factors will be taken into consideration including:

Relationship between the survivor and the deceased
Amount of the deceased's net income available to the survivor
The replacement value of the deceased's service

In addition, to determine future losses, the life expectancy of both the deceased and survivor will be evaluated. When minor children are involved, their age will also be taken into consideration.

If your loved one has died and you believe you may have a Florida wrongful death claim, fill out our free, no risk case evaluation form.

Under the Florida Wrongful Death Act, a surviving husband and wife can collect wrongful death damages for loss of companionship and mental anguish. In addition, minor children and all children, if there is no surviving spouse, can seek compensation for loss of guidance and companionship as well as mental suffering. Parents of a deceased child can also seek compensation for mental anguish. In addition, the survivor who has paid for medical and funeral bills can recover these expenses.

If your loved one has died because of another's carelessness or negligence, a knowledgeable Florida wrongful death lawyer may be able to help. At Morgan and Morgan, our Florida wrongful death attorneys can help you seek compensation for your pain and suffering. Contact us today.