Wrongful Death Lawyer Melbourne, FL
The attorneys at Tuttle Larsen, P.A. can imagine the anguish that you may be going through realizing that your loved one’s life could have been taken due to the fault of another. Not only is the grief in itself overwhelming, but suspecting they were taken before their natural time can add more pain to an already unbearable situation. You can depend on injury attorneys Jesse H. Larsen, Douglas W. Tuttle, and Jon Jacob H. Ashenback to be fully involved and supportive in your wrongful death case. We understand how emotional these cases can be. Let our Melbourne, FL wrongful death lawyer help make sure that your loved one’s life was not taken in vain. At the very least, through a wrongful death lawsuit you can recover monetary restitution and a sense of justice. We are ready to get to work for you today.
Who Can Initiate A Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Based on the wrongful death statutes for Florida, the personal representative of the victim’s estate is allowed to sue on behalf of surviving family members. The person who can initiate a case for the victim’s death is the personal representative. If the victim lived and would have recovered compensation against the defendant, then the personal representative may be able to start a claim on behalf of the estate. Contact our wrongful death attorney if you have questions about who can initiate the lawsuit.
If the victim had appointed a representative in their will, then that person acts as the plaintiff in the case. However, if the victim did not write a will, then the personal representative comes the surviving spouse or another close relative. The plaintiff is to recover any and all damages pertaining to how the surviving family members suffered emotionally and/or financially. As our Melbourne wrongful death lawyer explains, examples of damages relatives may be entitled to receive compensation for include:
- Loss of companionship and protection
- Mental pain and suffering
- Medical bills and funeral expenses
- Loss of support and services
- Lost earnings
- Lost accumulation of estate value
What Must Be Proven To Win Your Case
As our wrongful death attorney can review with you, there are certain elements that must be proven to have a successful outcome to your wrongful death case. It must be shown that the defendant’s conduct was tortious, that the victim would have brought forward a claim against the defendant if they survived, a personal representative and surviving family members can be identified, and there was resulting causation and damages that the surviving family incurred from their loss. If you have questions about how to gather proof or would like us to investigate and obtain evidence, our wrongful death attorney is prepared to work on your case right away.
Tuttle Larsen, P.A.
Coping with the loss of a loved one while attempting to navigate the complex legal system can be stressful. It can become easy to feel frustrated, and perhaps helpless. But please be assured knowing that our attorneys at Tuttle Larsen, P.A. can be relentless advocates for your situation. We know the law and how to use them so our clients can be given some sense of justice and won’t have to endure financial hardship during a period of grief. Contact our Melbourne wrongful death lawyer today if you would like assistance.