Wrongful death in Florida is a statutory claim against a person or corporate entity that can be held liable for another’s death.
Recently, a woman charged with murdering a California Highway Patrol officer was also served with civil lawsuit papers for wrongful death. It is often easier to win a wrongful death lawsuit through tort as opposed to a criminal lawsuit. In this case, the family of the deceased officer, Brett Oswald, filed suit for personal injury, property damage, and wrongful death. These types of lawsuits are very common in the Fort Lauderdale area, especially as a result of car accidents. For example, if a drunk driver in Fort Lauderdale were to cause a car accident and kill the other driver, the Estate and statutory survivors of the decedent would be entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the drunk driver.
Our judicial system allows for both a criminal and civil lawsuit against the same person. In Florida, when filing a wrongful death lawsuit, it is particularly challenging to seek and gain compensation, often requiring the unique skill set of a law firm that has extensive experience handling complex wrongful death litigation (http://www.schulaw.com/lawyer-attorney-1676427.html). The Fort Lauderdale Injury Lawyer has represented numerous victims in wrongful death lawsuits.
If you or anyone you care for has been involved in a serious accident, you may wish to consult with the The Fort Lauderdale Injury Lawyers (link) by calling 1-877-529-0444 or by email at info@www.schulaw.com
