Wrongful Death
FAQs

Who can file a wrongful death suit?

Under Florida law, the survivors of the decedent — or the accident victim who died — may be entitled to compensation. Survivors are defined as a decedent’s:

• Children
• Spouse
• Parents
• Blood or adopted relatives dependent on financial support from the decedent

What damages can be recovered?

Florida’s Wrongful Death Act regulates the damages a survivor is able to claim in a wrongful death lawsuit. Depending on the details of a decedent’s death, survivors may be able to make a claim for damages, such as:

• Funeral expenses
• Future financial support
• Loss of income
• Medical bills
• Pain and suffering