Daytona Beach, Florida: Wrongful Death Lawsuits
In the aftermath of a family member's untimely death, it is human nature to search for someone to bear responsibility for your loss. If your loved one's death was caused by the careless or reckless actions of another person, then a surviving family member may be able to bring a wrongful death action against the responsible party.
Responsible and Well-Known Daytona Beach Wrongful Death Lawyer
At the law offices of attorney James W. Ledford, P.A., we have focused our practice exclusively on personal injury and wrongful death claims since opening our doors in 1983. We take pride in our reputation for delivering high-quality legal services to our clients.
$750,000 Settlement in Wrongful Death Action
Mr. Ledford recently fought for — and won — a $750,000 settlement in a wrongful death action after an 89-year-old woman was fatally injured in a car accident. The at-fault driver ran a stop light and collided with the woman's car, causing severe injuries that eventually caused her death one month later.
What Is a Wrongful Death Action?
A wrongful death action is brought by the personal representative (or executor) of the deceased, for the benefit of a surviving spouse, children, parents, adopted siblings or other blood relatives. Part of a successful wrongful death action requires proving that the relatives — in the case of surviving parents, siblings or other blood relatives besides the spouse or children — were dependent on the deceased for financial support or other help with daily living.
In a wrongful death action, compensation may be recovered for:
- The value of the lost financial support for the remainder of the natural life span of the deceased
- Lost companionship and pain and suffering, in the case of a surviving spouse
- Lost parental companionship and instruction, and pain and suffering, in the case of surviving minor children
- Medical and funeral expenses
- Lost future earnings that would have otherwise been distributed through the deceased's estate following death after a normal life span
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
If a family member has suffered an untimely or accidental death, we invite you to contact our office to learn more about how we can help you get the best possible financial settlement from the responsible parties.
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