Gainesville Lawyers: Fatal Accident Cases
First of all, if you have lost a family member in a fatal accident, please accept our sincere condolences. Nothing in life is as painful as the death of a family member. When that death was caused by someone else's negligence, that pain is always worse.
At the law firm of Schackow Mercadante & Edwards in Gainesville, Florida, our lawyers have represented hundreds of families who have faced losses like yours. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your options in a wrongful death case.
Florida has a two-year statute of limitations in wrongful death cases, so it's important to contact a lawyer quickly to allow time for the legal process.
Wrongful Death and Insurance
A death is wrongful if it is caused by the negligence or carelessness of someone else. Even if those actions are not criminal, the victim's family members have a right to seek compensation for losses such as medical expenses incurred prior to death, funeral expenses, pain and suffering, future lost wages, loss of parental guidance and loss of consortium.
Damages in a deadly accident case are paid by the negligent party's insurance. For example, auto insurance would provide compensation for the family members of a fatal accident victim, homeowners insurance for a swimming pool drowning victim, and general liability insurance for someone electrocuted at a construction site.
If there is not have enough insurance to cover your losses, our lawyers would exhaust all other sources of compensation, including personal assets of the responsible party.
Our lawyers will assist your family with all steps of the legal process, including assisting in opening an estate to administer your loved one's affairs.
Free wrongful death attorney consultation: Contact Schackow Mercadante & Edwards in Gainesville, Florida, to talk to a lawyer about your accidental death case.
