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Wrongful Death

At the Law Offices of Chalik & Chalik, we are serious about protecting the rights of families throughout the state of Florida who have suffered losses due to preventable deaths.

In legal terms, wrongful death refers to a fatality that occurs because of the negligence or misdeeds of another person, corporation or entity. “Wrongful death” holds an individual, group or corporation accountable for causing injury to another person. In a wrongful death action, consideration is given to the earnings the deceased would have provided to their family had they lived and damages are awarded to survivors based on this monetary loss.

A wrongful death claim may be brought against a doctor or other medical worker, hospital, driver of a vehicle, or person whose violent action resulted in death. Family members of the deceased may be able to collect money damages; including pain and suffering, lost income, mental anguish, medical bills, burial expenses and other costs with the help of an experienced wrongful death attorney. Under most statutes, the immediate family members are allowed to file suit.

The last thing anyone needs after a tragic death is to deal with an uncaring insurance bureaucracy that has no concern for your immediate financial and emotional needs. The qualified Florida wrongful death lawyers of Chalik & Chalik can fully explain your rights and options.

It is important to remember that only certain persons may file a Florida wrongful death claim, and only within a certain period of time. In Florida, survivors, such as a spouse, child, or parent, can collect compensation in cases of wrongful death. Compensation in wrongful death cases includes loss of love, support, and services of the deceased, losses experienced by each individual survivor, compensation for loss of the estate that would have been accumulated, and medical and funeral expenses. The statute of limitations - the time within which you have to file a lawsuit - for wrongful death cases in Florida is two years. It is imperative that you contact the Law Offices of Chalik & Chalik immediately if you believe you have a wrongful death case.

Wrongful death cases arise from a variety of circumstances including vehicle crashes, medical malpractice, dangerous or defective products, workplace and job-related mishaps, and construction site accidents.  Whatever the cause, The Law Offices of Chalik & Chalik can help. Negligence must be proven in wrongful death cases, and our attorneys are highly skilled in helping clients prove that the four critical components of negligence exist in their claim:

1. the defendant had a duty to the deceased,
2. the defendant failed in that duty (breach of duty),
3. that the fatality was caused by the defendant’s breach of duty, and
4. that the survivors are entitled to damages as a result of the loss of their loved one.

If you have lost a loved one in a negligent accident, you need competent representation to protect your rights and secure maximum compensation for your family. We will protect your rights with insurance companies whose first consideration is to decrease their liability in wrongful death claims. Your case will be handled as if it were our own.

The Florida wrongful death attorneys at Chalik & Chalik have years of experience investigating and uncovering wrongful death cases. Call or email our firm for your complimentary legal consultation.