Tampa Wrongful Death Attorneys

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Understanding Your Right to Compensation in Florida

The death of a loved one is always difficult, but it can be more so if the death that happened in Florida was caused by the criminal or negligent conduct of another. In most cases, the family of the victim may be able to bring a Wrongful Death lawsuit.

Wrongful Death Laws in Florida

Only those who are very closely related to the decedent, such as parents, spouses, and children, may file for wrongful death in Tampa.

In most situations, only the family members immediately related to the deceased will have the authority to sue.

These damages can include the money spent on medical treatment, funeral costs, lost earnings, loss of companionship, and in certain situations, punitive damages that can range into the millions.

In most situations, only the family members immediately related to the deceased will have the authority to sue.

Florida Wrongful Death Attorneys Are Ready to Help You

Like most other lawsuits, there is a time period in which you must bring your Wrongful Death action. If you do not file it within the statute of limitations, you will lose your option to sue. Because of this, it is critical that you hire a Tampa, Florida Wrongful Death Lawyer as soon as possible.

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Life in Tampa

Tampa is the seat of Hillsboro County, Florida. Tampa is home to nearly 350,000 residents including a number of professional athletes who play on local Tampa based teams. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers who won Super Bowl XXXVII champions in 2002 play at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa is also home to the Tampa Bay Lightning professional NHL hockey team. The only team claiming the "Tampa Bay" location that does not play within city limits is the Tampa Bay Rays MLB team who play in nearby St. Petersburg.

Downtown Tampa has been undergoing a revitalization project that started in 2007. Residential, hotel, and mixed use building have been constructed in an effort to revamp the downtown region and increase housing values. Rents have reduced and average of 4% in the United States but Tampa has only seen a 2% decrease. The discrepancy could be a result of the new downtown projects, however, Tampa offers outstanding transportation routes including railroad, high speed rail, sea ports, 3 nearby airports, and well maintained streets and highways.

The MacDill Air Force Base is home to the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) as well as an impressive fleet of cutting edge aircraft. Tampa residents and visitors frequent the annual air show that resumed after a 2002 and 2003 hiatus resulting from the 9/11 attacks.

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