Wrongful Death Lawyer | South FL Wrongful Death Attorney

Weinstein Legal > Practice > Wrongful Death

You've Lost Enough - You Deserve More

pallbearers at a funeral for a wrongful death

The unexpected death of a loved one can have a devastating impact on family and friends. For immediate family members, the loss of emotional and financial support can be overwhelming.

Although a wrongful death lawsuit cannot undo this loss, it can help ease the financial burden that is often left behind. A wrongful death claim may be filed if your loved one’s death was caused by someone else’s negligence.

An effective South Florida wrongful death lawyer from Weinstein Legal can help you recover damages for the death of a loved one.

To learn more about your legal options, fill out our contact form to begin your consultation.

CONTACT OUR LEGAL TEAM

Types of Wrongful Death Claims

Negligence leading to a wrongful death may arise in all sorts of tragic accidents and situations. A wrongful death claim may be filed if the victim’s family believes the death was the consequence of carelessness or negligence, and are able to prove this claim. Some types of wrongful death claims include:

Motor vehicle accidents
Accidents at work
Defective products
Dangerous prescription medications
Boating accidents

The sudden loss of a loved one is one of the hardest experiences anyone can go through. Filing a claim is often the last thing on a person’s mind after their loss. Unfortunately, there is a limited timeframe in which a person can file a wrongful death claim, which is why it is important to consider this option. Consult an experienced wrongful death attorney of Weinstein Legal about your legal rights. Fill out our free case evaluation form or call 954-845-0505.

Wrongful Death Damages

No amount of compensation can bring back your loved one, but recovering damages can ease the financial burden of funeral expenses, lost income, medical expenses, and more.

Damages families may be entitled to after a wrongful death case can include:

Loss of income
Funeral and burial expenses
Medical bills

Loss of benefits, such as insurance
Mental anguish
Loss of companionship

In cases of gross negligence or intentional acts that contributed to the wrongful death, punitive damages may be awarded. A compassionate South Florida wrongful death lawyer will be mindful of the hardships families face after the death of a loved one. Using extensive knowledge of wrongful death claims, our law firm can help you fight for the fair compensation you deserve. Fill out our contact form to get started.

Who Can File a Claim?

In South Florida, immediate family members can file a claim seeking compensation for a wrongful death. Immediate family members include a spouse, children, and adopted children. Family members, such as parents or guardians of the estate, may also be eligible to file a claim. If you are unsure if you are entitled to file a claim, contact a knowledgeable wrongful death attorney at Weinstein Legal. After discussing the specific circumstances of your situation, we can determine if you can file a claim. In order to demonstrate that you have a valid claim, the following elements are required:

The individual had a duty of reasonable care to the deceased
The individual breached that duty
The individual’s actions led to the death
The death led to monetary and emotional damages

Recovering damages requires having a skilled and knowledgeable wrongful death lawyer on your side.

Contact a South Florida Wrongful Death Attorney

The team of personal injury attorneys at Weinstein Legal will handle your case with professionalism and compassion. After determining if you have a claim, a wrongful death attorney will build a strong case that will help you obtain the compensation you deserve after such a devastating loss. Additionally, we will work to hold the person responsible accountable for their negligence.

Contact us at our Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach offices to schedule a free consultation determine if you are eligible to file a wrongful death claim.

THC OIL Possession Felony Charge

Mat was such a relief to our family! My son got a felony for possession of THC oil, I immediately started looking for legal assistance and was blessed to find Mathew Shafran. He responded the same day, always kept us abreast of the process, and although my son lives in a different city, he drove a few hours to attend court with my son, and was able to negotiate a pre-trial diversion program and drop the felony charges to misdemeanor charges. Thank you Mathew!!

Paula

Law Enforcement Officer

Matt was extremely easy to communicate with from the consultation up until the successful conclusion of my hearing. Matt also kept a positive outlook on my situation and helped me remain in good spirits throughout the entire ordeal. This was very helpful to me due to the possible negative repercussions a negative result would have had on my career and livelihood, However my experience with Matt in the courtroom was a major success and I strongly recommend his skills to anyone in need of legal assistance.

anonymous

Best Lawyer ever

Mathew did an amazing job in court. Mathew is really eloquent and smart. His performance in court was outstanding and gave me a big victory. he really cares and goes beyond 100% to help his clients. He is the best !!

Claudia

A responsive, knowledgeable and skilled attorney

We called after our son was arrested for a crime he committed nearly 9 months earlier. We received a return call in minutes and Matt was able to visit our son a few hours later after finishing representing other clients in court. Our son was distraught and frightened and Matt was very reassuring and supportive. Matt provided knowledgeable advice regarding bond arrangements suggesting he get back into his routine immediately since he had been doing so well. He was also very reassuring to us, the distressed parents, and always provided an almost immediate response to our questions and concerns. Our son had been in substance abuse treatment for almost ...

Sheryl

Fantastic Experience!

Justin was referred to me by a friend who had been represented by him and enthusiastically encouraged me to connect with him when I was wary of pursuing legal action. My reservations were quickly eased during my initial consultation. Justin is an absolute professional and took the time I needed to explain the process and his role thoroughly. His sincerity, empathy and commitment to advocating on my behalf were apparent. Throughout, he maintained consistent communication each step of the way until my case was resolved. I would recommend Justin without reservation to anyone seeking representation.

Jessica

Medical

Matthew helped us through a long process, we were stuck, held hostage by a system that truly falls short when it comes to patient rights. I’m still baffled how a medical professional (term used loosely) can influence so many, manipulate and down right lie. We found ourselves against all odds. I am not saying my child didn’t have a breakdown. What I will say is that if I was in so much abdominal pain, had heart issues and was going to be strapped down, my rights taken away, held hostage for 10 days, I and no one I know could have maintained a even a small sense of sanity. But she did. Matthew and his team made calls and were very persistent. In this hour of need and when this “medical pro...

BrendaK