How FL Sovereign Immunity May Affect Your Wrongful Death Case

 

Two years ago, a Marion County woman told her husband that she used alcohol to swallow a handful of anti-depressants. Her husband then called 911, and when paramedics arrived, they found the woman semi-conscious.

 

However, the first responders did not believe that the evidence at the scene fully substantiated the woman’s claims. They felt that the empty alcohol bottles by themselves accounted for the

Fatal Crash: When Florida Auto Accidents Result in Deaths

 

The holiday season is upon us with merriment all around and party invites starting to fill up our calendars. Unfortunately, this time of year also poses high risks of DUIs and car accidents caused by drivers who might have imbibed at holiday get-togethers.

 

Of course, DUI is just one cause of fatal car accidents in Florida. In other cases, the cause of the crash

Winning a Wrongful Death Claim in Florida

 

If your loved one died due to someone else’s negligence, you can file a claim for financial compensation in Florida.

 

What are wrongful death claims?

 

Florida law allows family members to file civil lawsuits against negligent parties in a loved one’s death. These claims are called torts and can be filed by close family members or heirs. You can seek damages for funeral

Wrongful Death Damages Florida Allows You to Recover

 

If your loved one has died due to someone else’s negligence, you may have grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit. Below, we’re going to explain how wrongful death claims work in Florida, including the rules and filing procedures you need to follow in order to claim damages.

 

How Wrongful Death Is Defined Under Florida Law

 

Wrongful death is often related to manslaughter or

Who Can File for Wrongful Death in Florida?

 

When your loved one dies as a result of the negligence, recklessness, or misconduct of another party, it is excruciatingly hard to pick up the pieces and make sense of the loss. You are not only struggling to cope with the death of your loved one, but also trying to understand how this accident could have happened.

 

Additionally, if you’re like many people, you

Bars, Alcohol, and Wrongful Death Cases – Who’s Liable?

Everyone knows that too much booze is never a good thing. It can leave you with ah hangover the next day. Cause you to get sick in the middle of festivities. Result in you saying something you don’t mean. Lead to you injuring yourself – or others. It can even result in death from alcohol poisoning or a serious accident.

 

In a legal case like