Wrongful Death of a Family Member

Who is entitled to a recovery as a result of the wrongful death of a family member in Florida?

Answer:
Florida has a complicated wrongful death statute that defines the class of people that are entitled to make a recovery as a result of someone's wrongful death. It is critical that you have a lawyer that understands the wrongful death statute in the event that a loved one has died at the hands of the negligence of another party. Some of the limitations that exist under Florida's wrongful death statute include the requirement that adult children over the age of 25 must be dependent upon the decedent financially in order for their claim to be preserved under Florida's wrongful death law. A lawyer, with knowledge of the statute, can go through each family member with you and let you know where they stand in terms of their ability to recover money damages for the loss of a loved one. The most obvious claim would be that of a surviving spouse or the claim of minor children. Other family members should not rule out the possibility that they may be entitled to a recovery before speaking with a lawyer about the wrongful death of a family member in the state of Florida.