Wrongful Death

We’ve handled Florida wrongful death cases like yours and have the experience to guide you through this difficult time. The wrongful death attorneys at our Fort Lauderdale offices are able to help families of victims from Miami to Ft. Myers. 

When you have lost a loved one because of another person’s careless actions, the wrongful death attorneys at the Fort Lauderdale offices of Wolf and Pravato understand how important it is to focus on the relationships you have. We know filing a Florida wrongful death suit for damages can be time-consuming. With a wrongful death lawyer handling the details of your case, you can turn your attention to your loved ones. Our team has handled wrongful death cases like yours before and can help you seek the compensation your family deserves. 

We Help Fort Lauderdale Families Make Sense of Wrongful Death Cases  

A Florida wrongful death suit is quite different from other areas of personal injury law, which means it’s easy to become confused, especially in the days following an unexpected tragedy. Here at Wolf and Pravato, our Ft. Lauderdale wrongful death lawyer team will take the time to make sure you understand the ins and outs of your case, so you feel comfortable each step of the way. 

For starters, in Florida wrongful death cases, the personal representative of the estate of a deceased victim is authorized to file a wrongful death suit against those responsible for the person's death. Liability may arise for negligent, reckless and intentional acts. A wrongful death action is separate from criminal charges. A wrongful death suit does not impact a criminal proceeding and vice versa. This means that a victim’s family may sue a defendant acquitted of murder for wrongful death damages. 

An action for wrongful death may be brought for either an intentional or unintentional act that causes an injury that results in death. 

Guiding You Through the Sensitive Issues: Wrongful Death Damages 

We can help you determine the compensation you and your family are entitled to seek through a wrongful death suit. In general, damages permitted in Florida wrongful death cases include medical, hospital, funeral and burial expenses, as well as compensation for the decedent's pain and suffering, during any period of consciousness between the time of injury and death. 

Losses suffered by the decedent's spouse, children or next of kin may also be accounted for, and include: 

• loss of financial support;
• loss of service;
• loss of gifts or other valuable gratuities;
• loss of parental training and guidance; and
• loss of society and companionship. 

One unfortunate aspect of Florida wrongful death cases is that there is sometimes jockeying between relatives to control the personal representative of the estate, such that they get to select the attorney and have greater influence over the distribution of any award of damages. It can be very disruptive and unpleasant when families seem more concerned about how to divide the award of wrongful death damages than they are with the fact that they lost a loved one.  

The wrongful death attorneys at our Fort Lauderdale and Miami offices are here to offer guidance through these and all aspects of a wrongful death suit, so that you can begin to move forward. 

We Represent South Florida Families in Wrongful Death Cases 

The wrongful death attorneys at Wolf and Pravato are based in Fort Lauderdale but are here to help victims’ families from Miami to Ft. Myers. If a family member or another loved one has suffered a wrongful death, please contact one of our South Florida wrongful death attorneys for a consultation. Justice is not automatic; we are prepared to fight for you.