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Dedicated legal help when a loved one is tragically killed in a Florida vehicle accident
A fatal accident is a devastating event that can leave your family overwhelmed with grief, as well as financial burdens. These accidents – whether caused by reckless driving, defective vehicles, or poor road conditions – affect not only the victim but also their loved ones. The legal process after a fatal accident can be incredibly complex, involving things like wrongful death claims, insurance disputes, and, often, criminal investigations. At MattLaw, our Tampa fatal car accident lawyers provide compassionate support and experienced legal guidance to help your family seek justice and hold the responsible parties accountable for their actions.
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- What types of fatal accidents does your Tampa law firm handle?
- Who can be held liable for my loved one’s death?
- What is a Tampa wrongful death case?
- What is the value of my Tampa fatal accident claim?
- What if my loved one was on the job at the time of their death?
- Do you have a Tampa fatal accident attorney near me?
What types of fatal accidents does your Tampa law firm handle?
At MattLaw, we handle a wide range of fatal accident cases and fight for families to secure the compensation and justice they deserve. Some of the types of fatal accident claims we handle include:
- Car accidents. Fatalities resulting from collisions caused by reckless driving, speeding, distracted driving, or impaired drivers.
- Truck accidents. These include accidents involving large commercial trucks, often due to driver fatigue, driver error, improper maintenance, or overloaded cargo.
- Motorcycle accidents. Fatal crashes involving motorcyclists are often caused by another driver’s negligence, failure to yield, or dangerous road conditions.
- Pedestrian accidents. These can include fatal injuries to pedestrians struck by vehicles. This frequently happens at crosswalks or intersections, due to speeding or distracted driving.
- Bicycle accidents. Fatalities from collisions involving cyclists and vehicles often happen in areas with heavy traffic or a lack of bike lanes.
- Rideshare accidents. Fatal accidents involving Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare vehicles. Multiple parties may be held accountable.
The experienced team at MattLaw is dedicated to supporting your family through this difficult time. Contact us so that we can start working to recover compensation for your loss, and hold the negligent party responsible for their actions.
Who can be held liable for my loved one’s death?
A variety of parties may be held liable for your loved one’s death, depending on the particular circumstances of the accident. Following is a list of potentially liable parties:
- Negligent drivers. In fatal car, truck, motorcycle, or pedestrian accidents, the driver responsible for the collision can be held liable if their reckless or negligent actions caused your loved one’s death.
- Vehicle manufacturers. If a defective vehicle part, like faulty airbags or brakes, contributed to the fatal accident, the manufacturer could be held liable under product liability laws.
- Property owners. In cases where dangerous property conditions – like poorly maintained roads or hazardous premises – contributed to your loved one’s death, the property owner or government entity responsible for maintenance could be held accountable.
- Trucking companies. In a fatal truck accident, the trucking company can be held liable if they failed to follow proper hiring and training practices, or violated any safety regulations.
- Government entities. If a poorly designed or maintained road, intersection, or signage (or lack of signage) contributed to your loved one’s fatal accident, the government may be held liable for failing to address known hazards.
Determining liability for a fatal accident can be complicated. The experienced Tampa fatal accident attorneys at MattLaw investigate all potentially responsible parties to seek justice for your loved one’s death.
What is a Tampa wrongful death case?
A wrongful death case is a legal claim brought by the surviving family members, or the estate, of a person who has died due to someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions. This type of lawsuit holds the responsible party accountable for causing the death and secures compensation for the financial and emotional losses experienced by the deceased’s family.
In a wrongful death claim, the family may recover damages for things like funeral expenses, medical bills, lost income, loss of companionship, and pain and suffering. At MattLaw, our attorneys are dedicated to helping families through this difficult process and the pursuit of justice for their loved ones.
What is the value of my Tampa fatal accident claim?
As every fatal accident case is unique, the value of your Tampa fatal accident claim depends on the details of the incident in question. Generally, however, compensation in a wrongful death case can include the following:
- Economic damages. These cover tangible losses – like medical bills, funeral and burial costs, lost income, and the financial support the deceased would have provided to their family over their lifetime.
- Non-economic damages. These account for more intangible losses – like loss of companionship, emotional pain and suffering, and the mental anguish suffered by the surviving family members.
- Punitive damages. In cases where the death resulted from gross negligence or intentional wrongdoing, the court may award punitive damages to punish the responsible party and deter similar behavior in the future.
Factors that can influence the overall value of a fatal accident claim include the age of the deceased, their earning potential, the level of dependency of surviving family members, the circumstances surrounding the accident, and the degree of negligence involved. At MattLaw, our experienced Tampa wrongful death attorneys can better evaluate these factors to provide a more accurate estimate of the value of your claim. We work to secure the maximum compensation possible for your family’s loss.
What if my loved one was on the job at the time of their death?
If a worker is killed on the job, then workers’ compensation benefits would likely be available to the family of the decedent. It’s important to know that if the person were killed on the job due to the negligence of their employer or co-employee, then there would not be a wrongful death claim that can be brought on behalf of the family. Under Florida law, in most circumstances, an employee cannot sue their employer for anything beyond the normal workers’ compensation benefits.
However, many times, the death is caused by something other than the employer or employee. For example, at a construction site, the decedent may have been killed due to a dangerous product or unsafe contractor with another company. Often, a person is involved in a fatal car crash while on the road for work. Each of these examples would allow the survivors to bring a wrongful death claim against the at-fault party who caused the death.
Do you have a Tampa fatal accident attorney near me?
MattLaw is located at 304 S Plant Avenue in Tampa, Florida. Contact us for a free consultation. If you are too injured to come to us, we can come to you. Videoconferences are available.
Compassionate fatal accident attorneys serving Tampa
If you’ve lost a loved one in a fatal accident, our dedicated Tampa attorneys are here to help you seek justice. At MattLaw, our fatal accident lawyers understand the emotional and financial toll this tragedy has caused, and we are committed to fighting for the compensation you deserve. Let us handle the legal complexities while you and your family focus on healing during this tragic time. Contact us today for a free consultation, and take the first step toward holding the responsible parties accountable. To schedule a meeting with an experienced lawyer, simply call our offices or fill out our contact form.