Belleview Wrongful Death Lawyer

If you lost a loved one because of someone else’s negligent actions, Meldon Law can fight for you. Our Belleview wrongful death lawyers help individuals and families seek compensation for damages caused by fatal injuries. We want to help you get the resources you need so that accident-related expenses do not add more stress on top of grief.

We view advocating for the injured as more than a career. It is our calling, and we take it seriously. We care about getting the outcome you deserve and will take on your fight like it is our own. To learn more about how we can serve you, contact us online or call 24/7 for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.

Our Belleview Wrongful Death Attorneys Help Survivors Seek Justice

Our Belleview personal injury lawyers help victims and families harmed by negligence and wrongdoing. If your loved one suffered a fatal injury in an accident, we can hold at-fault parties responsible with a wrongful death claim.

We know that taking legal action may be the last thing on your mind as you process your family member’s death. Let us take the burden off your shoulders and help you get justice. We have the skills and experience to aggressively pursue compensation. We will fight to protect your family from financial difficulties during an already challenging time.

We can investigate your loved one’s fatal accident and injury, identify liable parties, prove they acted negligently, and identify and pursue all of your losses. We will do everything possible to build a solid claim so that you get full and fair awards. We limit our cases so we can give you our time and focus.

Meldon CARES About Our Clients and Community

We are invested in our clients’ futures and our communities. From the Veterans Making a Difference Program to being the only official Injury Law Firm Partner of the Florida Gators, we are part of the fabric of where we live and strive to make a difference.

We say Meldon CARES because we pride ourselves on the following principles:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Reliability
• Excellence
• Success Driven

Wrongful Damages Can Include Tangible and Intangible Losses

No amount of money can compensate for what happened to your loved one. We know that. We understand that your family member’s wrongful death may have left you facing expenses that, as a victim of negligence, you should not have to pay.

We offer our deepest condolences for your loss and would consider it an honor to represent your family. Our Belleview wrongful death attorneys can seek economic and non-economic damages on behalf of the deceased’s estate and qualifying survivors. Your family’s damages may include the following:

• Medical bills. We can recover final medical expenses arising due to your loved one’s injury. Medical damages may include emergency transportation and treatment, medical procedures, hospital stays, nursing, palliative care, and hospice.
• Lost income. We can seek lost wages from the time of your loved one’s accident until their death. We can also pursue awards for future income, earnings, and employment benefits your family member would have provided had they lived.
• Lost services and support. Wrongful death compensation may include monetary awards for the loss of your loved one’s services, companionship, protection, and parental guidance and instruction.
• Pain and suffering. We can pursue damages for survivors’ mental pain and suffering.

We Have Recovered Significant Compensation for Families

We are proud of the case results we have achieved for our clients. We have recovered the following awards for the families of wrongful death victims:

• $250,000 for the family of a medical malpractice victim who died due to a lack of patient monitoring
• $275,000 for the family of a premises liability accident victim who drowned after being abandoned by her scuba diving instructor

To learn more about how we can pursue a wrongful death settlement or verdict for your loved one’s fatal accident, contact Meldon Law online or call today for a free consultation.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Case in Florida?

In Florida, Florida Statutes § 768.20 states that the deceased’s legal representative (executor) must take action. Beneficiaries who wish to make a claim must be named in the lawsuit.

Survivors can recover compensation for damages they paid out of pocket and can receive awards for pain, suffering, and intangible losses. Any expenses paid by the estate will be recovered by the estate and disbursed to the deceased’s heirs.

How Long Do You Have to File a Wrongful Death Case in Florida?

Some wrongful death claims are compensable through insurance claims. For example, if your loved one died in a motor vehicle collision, we can seek damages with an auto liability claim. You should file insurance claims immediately.

If we cannot secure a fair settlement or a claim is not an option, we can seek damages in Marion County Court. According to Florida Statutes § 95.11, you generally have two years to file a wrongful death lawsuit. We can help you pursue your case before the statute of limitations expires.

Common Causes of Wrongful Death

According to the National Safety Council (NSC), over a quarter of a million Americans died from accidental injuries in 2022. The NCS reports that the top five leading causes of accidental death include:

1. Poisoning (45 percent)
2. Falls (21 percent)
3. Motor vehicle accidents (20 percent)
4. Suffocation (3 percent)
5. Drowning (2 percent)

Our wrongful death lawyers serving Belleview, FL can assist with all types of fatal personal injury claims, including those involving:

• Car accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Truck accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Slip and falls
• Dog bite injuries
• Medical malpractice
• Workplace accidents

Contact Meldon Law for Help From Our Belleview Wrongful Death Lawyers

At Meldon Law, we take the trust our clients put in us seriously. We have fought for victims across Florida since 1971 with compassion, integrity, and successful results. Our Belleview wrongful death lawyers are here to support you and your family through every stage of your claim, empowering you with knowledge and aggressive legal representation.

Contact us online or call today for a free consultation.