Wrongful death as a legal term that means a death that has been caused by the fault of another person. For example, deaths caused by drunk driving, the manufacture of a defective or dangerous product, the construction of an unsound structure or building, or failing to diagnose a fatal disease may be considered under the law as “wrongful deaths”. A wrongful death claim is generally filed by a family member or beneficiary of the individual who passed away. In some instances, these claims are filed in order to obtain monetary damages to cover the earnings the deceased person would have provided.  Other damages that may be recovered include:  (1) Pain, suffering or mental anguish suffered by the survivor of the decedent; (2) Loss of companionship, care, or protection;  (3) Expense associated with the death (i.e. medical and funeral); and (4) Punitive damages, intended to punish wrongdoers and prevent them from harming others.

If you or someone you know wants to bring forward a wrongful death claim let our Wrongful Death Personal Injury Attorneys in Davie/Cooper City protect and defend your rights. Call us now for a free consultation. We are fully bilingual and will meet you at your home, hospital, or our office. We can even meet with you on weekends or evenings. Attorney Diana Castrillon of Cecere, Santana, P.A. will fight diligently to protect your rights so that your only focus is on getting better.

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