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Tampa Wrongful Death Attorneys

Caring strong advocacy when Florida accidents take the life of a loved one.

It’s the worst call imaginable. Your mother, father, spouse, or child died in an accident. The news is even more devastating when you learn the death was preventable. At MattLaw, we have more than 35 years of experience fighting for accident victims and families. Our Tampa wrongful death lawyers work with investigators, the police, product safety experts, physicians, traffic reconstruction experts, and others to show how the accident or medical malpractice that took the life of your loved one happened and who is responsible. No amount of money can compensate you for the death of your loved one. Our lawyers fight to obtain the maximum amount Florida law allows so you can honor your loved one and move forward.

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What types of death claims can be filed?

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At MattLaw, when your loved one dies due to the negligence of drivers, property owners, or any other person or business; we file a wrongful death claim on behalf of the family members. In a wrongful death action, a personal representative files the action on behalf of the family. The personal representative is either an executor appointed in a will or an administrator appointed by the court.

We also file a survival action if your loved one’s death was not immediate such as if your spouse hit his head and died a week later. In a survival action, we demand compensation for your loved one’s pain and suffering, medical expenses, and other damages.

A wrongful death action and a survival action are filed together.

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What types of accidents are fatal?

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Our Tampa wrongful death lawyers represent families when a loved one dies in any of the following types of accidents:

How do your Tampa wrongful death lawyers fight for families?

At MattLaw, we understand the unique challenges of filing a wrongful death claim. These challenges include the following:

  • Your loved one died. This means he/she cannot testify in court. We work to show how the accident happened through other means such as the review by the police, witnesses to the accident, experts such as traffic reconstruction experts and physicians, and others depending on how the accident happened.
  • There may be a criminal case. If for example, a drunk driver took the life of your relative, we work with the prosecution when they file driving under the influence of alcohol charges against the driver.
  • You need to mourn. We understand how upsetting it is to think about speaking with lawyers and filing court papers when all you want to do is cry because your loved one is no longer alive. We respect your need to grieve and work quietly and effectively to investigate and pursue your claim.

Which family members are beneficiaries of wrongful death actions?

At MattLaw, we file wrongful death actions on behalf of eligible family members. In Florida, the eligible wrongful death beneficiaries include the decedent’s survivors and estate. Generally, these beneficiaries include the spouse, children, and parents. We can explain which relatives are eligible in your family. The eligible defendants generally also include adopted children and children born out of wedlock.

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What damages are awarded in wrongful death cases?

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Our Tampa wrongful death lawyers demand damages in wrongful death actions as follows:

Damages on behalf of the decedent’s family. These damages include:

  • The loss of support and services your loved one would have provided the family members
  • The loss of your loved one’s companionship and protection
  • Their mental pain and suffering
  • For children beneficiaries – the loss of parental companionship, education
  • Any medical, burial, and funeral expenses paid by the family members

Damages paid to your loved one’s estate. These damages include:

  • The value of the wages, benefits, and other earnings your loved one would have earned from the date of the injury to the date of death
  • The value of the wages, benefits, and other earnings your loved one would have earned had they survived
  • Any medical, burial, and funeral costs paid by your loved one’s estate

Can a wrongful death claim be filed if my loved one died while working?

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A family cannot file a personal injury claim against their loved one’s employer if their loved one died on the job due to the employer’s negligence. Generally, the family and/or the estate will be entitled to worker’s compensation death benefits.

If your loved one is an independent contractor and not an employee, then you can file a wrongful death action against your loved one’s employer.

If your loved one died while working due to defective machinery or equipment, then the family can file a wrongful death action against the manufacturer – regardless of whether your loved one was an employee or an independent contractor.

What is the time limit for filing a wrongful death claim?

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The statute of limitations for filing a wrongful death claim in Florida is two years. Don’t wait. Please contact us immediately. Speaking with witnesses while their memories are fresh is critical because your loved one isn’t alive to testify. We need to examine the accident site. If the government is a defendant the time limits are even shorter.

Do you have a Tampa wrongful death lawyer near me?

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MattLaw meets the personal representative and family members of loved ones at our Tampa, Florida office located at 304 S Plant Ave., Tampa, FL 33606. We also conduct conversations by phone and through online conferences.

We understand how upset you are and your need to mourn. Our dedicated attorneys answer your questions and fight for all the compensation you deserve so you can live the life your loved one would have wanted for you.

Talk with our experienced Tampa wrongful death attorneys today

At MattLaw, we hold the people and businesses who caused your loved one’s death accountable. We work with financial experts who can help place a value on your wrongful death claim. Call our Tampa wrongful death lawyers or complete our contact form to schedule a free consultation. We handle wrongful death claims on a contingency fee basis.