Category Archives: Wrongful Death
How Do You Prove Damages in a Wrongful Death Case?
If someone dies in an accident, the relatives and family of the deceased are understandably crushed. But even though that’s obvious to anybody who has family that they love, it isn’t assumed in wrongful death cases. Even in a wrongful death case, the family and next of kin, still have to show to a… Read More »
What Happens in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
When you have just lost a loved one, the last thing that you want to do is file a legal claim for their wrongful death. The Tampa wrongful death attorneys at the office of Barbas, Nunez, Sanders, Butler & Hovsepian, understand the difficult position that you are put into when you are filing a… Read More »
Florida’s Wrongful Death Act
If you have lost a loved one to a sudden and unexpected event, you are no doubt dealing with an abyss of emotions. In addition to the cruel absence of that person in your daily life, you may also have to face a dramatic loss of income to support your family. No one likes… Read More »
Access to Medical Records in Florida: Can You get Documents You Need in a Wrongful Death Suit?
The Florida Supreme Court recently listened to arguments targeted at expanding access to medical records in medical malpractice suits. The case involved the family of Marie Charles, who allegedly received negligent care from a local health care system. Arguments were partially founded on a constitutional amendment designed to expand records access. Questions swirled, dealing… Read More »
Wrongful Death Claims
Wrongful death occurs when a person dies as a result of someone else’s behavior. When this occurs, the victim’s surviving family and maybe others can bring claims for wrongful death. This provision is intended to hold individuals financially responsible for the harmful effects of their tortious behavior, and also to provide financial compensation for… Read More »
