Seek Solace and Justice with Our Aventura Wrongful Death Attorney

If your family member was fatally injured in a preventable accident, an Aventura wrongful death attorney with Meldon Law can help you fight for compensation and justice.

Our Aventura personal injury attorneys represent clients with compassion and integrity. We are here to ensure that liable parties are held financially accountable for their negligence. Our goal is to make recovering maximum compensation as easy on you as possible so you can focus on mourning and moving your life forward. Call today for a free consultation.

Get Help From a Law Firm That CARES

Losing a loved one is difficult, and it should not be made harder by financial stress. We know that no amount of money can make up for your loss, but Meldon Law would consider it an honor to help you get the resources you need to protect your future.

When you work with our Aventura wrongful death lawyers, you get a legal advocate who will listen to your needs and devote the time and effort your case deserves. When we say our law firm CARES, we mean that we are dedicated to providing clients with services rooted in Compassion, Accountability, Reliability, Excellence, and a drive for Success.

Our Aventura Wrongful Death Attorneys Will Aggressively Pursue Damages

If your loved one’s passing occurred because of someone else’s negligence, our Aventura wrongful death lawyers will aggressively pursue compensation from the liable party. We will fight to ensure your family does not pay out of pocket or face financial instability.

In Florida, the deceased’s family and estate can seek damages. In general, compensation paid to the estate may include:

• Medical expenses – We can pursue any medical costs paid by your loved one and seek compensation for outstanding medical bills related to their fatal injury. Medical damages may include emergency transportation and treatment, medical procedures, hospital stays, medications, medical devices, in-home care services, palliative care, and hospice.
• Burial and funeral costs –These losses include any expenses related to burying your loved one, such as caskets, urns, memorial services, and burial plots.
• Lost wages, earnings, and benefits – We can seek your loved one’s lost income from the date of their injury until death. We can also pursue the value of income they would likely have earned and saved had they lived.

Any damages recovered by the estate will pay your loved one’s debts, and the remaining compensation will then be divided amongst qualifying beneficiaries.

Family members may also seek compensation for their losses, which may include:

• Medical expenses and funeral and burial costs paid for by survivors
• Loss of the deceased’s services, support, protection, and companionship
• Loss of parental instruction and guidance
• Mental pain and suffering

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

Florida Statutes § 768.20 states that the deceased’s personal representative (executor) must bring legal action on behalf of the estate and surviving claimants. The executor must name the potential beneficiaries when filing suit.

Our Aventura attorneys can tell you more about your legal options during a free consultation. Call our offices 24/7.

Causes of Wrongful Death In Florida

According to the most recent data from Florida Health, unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in state residents ages 1 to 44. National Safety Council (NSC) data from the same year found that falls cause nearly 20 percent of fatal accidents in Florida, and motor vehicle crashes account for around another 16 percent.

Our Aventura wrongful death attorneys handle cases involving:

• Car accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Truck crashes
• Bus collisions
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Golf cart accidents
• Slips, trips, and falls
• Dog bite injuries
• Burn injuries
• Brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries

Our Aventura Wrongful Death Lawyer Can Prove Negligence Led to a Fatal Injury

What does it mean to be negligent? Negligence can look different depending on the accident. Negligence in slip and fall may be a property owner’s failure to repair a broken step, while negligence in a car accident may be a driver’s failure to stop at a red light.

A party is negligent when:

1. They owe you a duty of care. This duty is our legal obligation to avoid harming one another and act reasonably in a given situation. For example, drivers owe a duty of care to others on the road, and property owners owe a duty of care to people legally on their premises.
2. They commit a breach of duty. This can occur when someone acts carelessly or recklessly or breaks the law.
3. Their breach of duty causes an accident. Causation links a negligent party’s actions to a victim’s injuries. In a car accident case, a wrongful death lawyer may demonstrate that the liable driver was intoxicated, which led to a failure to stop, causing a rear-end collision that resulted in a fatal brain injury.
4. Their breach leads to damages. In a wrongful death case, damages demonstrate that your loved one’s fatal injury caused financial losses, intangible losses, and mental and emotional suffering.

The attorneys at Meldon Law know how to prove negligence. We have decades of experience in case building and can construct a compelling claim that will prove your right to recover compensation.

How Long Do You Have to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

Florida Statutes § 95.11 sets a two-year statute of limitations for wrongful death. Your window to file a lawsuit begins on the date of your loved one’s passing. If the deadline expires and you have not taken legal action, the court will likely refuse your case.

Our Aventura attorneys can help you get started before it is too late.

Contact Meldon Law About Your Wrongful Death Case

Your family is facing a challenging time, but Meldon Law is here to help. We can provide solace and help you secure a measure of justice. Call today to connect with our Aventura wrongful death attorneys. We offer free consultations and do not charge a fee until we win your case.