PERSONAL INJURY · WRONGFUL DEATH
Pursuing Justice for Families Who Have Lost Everything.
When negligence or misconduct takes a life, the surviving family members are left to bear the financial and emotional consequences. Florida's Wrongful Death Act gives families the right to pursue accountability and compensation. We handle these cases with the gravity and care they demand.
Wrongful Death Claims Under Florida Law
Florida's Wrongful Death Act (Fla. Stat. §768.16–768.26) allows the personal representative of a deceased person's estate to bring a wrongful death action on behalf of the estate and the surviving family members. The Act provides compensation for both the economic losses suffered by the estate and the personal losses suffered by surviving family members.
A wrongful death claim arises when a person's death is caused by the wrongful act, negligence, default, or breach of contract or warranty of another party. Common causes of wrongful death include motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, premises liability, defective products, workplace accidents, and criminal acts.
Surviving family members who may recover under Florida's Wrongful Death Act include the surviving spouse, children (including minor children and adult children in certain circumstances), parents of a deceased minor child, and other blood relatives or adoptive siblings who were partly or wholly dependent on the deceased for support or services.
How Mr. Medina Handles Your Wrongful Death Case
We begin by listening. Before we discuss legal strategy, we take the time to understand who your loved one was, what they meant to your family, and the full scope of what has been lost. That understanding shapes every aspect of how we build and present your case.
We investigate the cause of death thoroughly — obtaining accident reports, medical records, witness statements, and expert opinions. We identify every party whose negligence or misconduct contributed to the death and pursue claims against each one. In cases involving multiple defendants, we ensure that no responsible party escapes accountability.
We calculate every element of your family's damages — the deceased's lost earnings and support, medical and funeral expenses, the loss of companionship and protection, and the mental pain and suffering of surviving family members. We then negotiate aggressively and, if necessary, litigate your case through trial to secure the full measure of justice your family deserves.
The Values Behind Every Case We Handle
Compassion
We understand that no legal outcome can undo the loss of a loved one. We approach every wrongful death case with the gravity, sensitivity, and care that grieving families deserve.
Integrity
We give families an honest assessment of their claim — the strength of the evidence, the realistic range of recovery, and the challenges they may face. You deserve the truth, delivered with care.
Relentless Advocacy
Wrongful death defendants and their insurers fight hard to minimize liability. We fight harder — pursuing every available theory of recovery and refusing to accept inadequate compensation for an irreplaceable loss.
Personal Attention
Mr. Medina personally handles every wrongful death case. Families dealing with grief should not have to chase their attorney for updates. We keep you informed and accessible throughout.
Faith-Driven Purpose
We are guided by the belief that every life has dignity and that those who take a life through negligence or misconduct must be held accountable. We pursue that accountability with conviction.
Results That Matter
We pursue full compensation for the financial and emotional losses your family has suffered — medical expenses, funeral costs, lost support, lost companionship, and the full measure of your grief.
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