Clearwater Wrongful Death Attorneys

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Understanding Your Right to Compensation in Florida

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

Law about Wrongful Death in Florida

Not every family member is permitted to sue for wrongful death in Clearwater.

The law most often says that only immediate family members can sue for Wrongful Death.

The result of a winning Wrongful Death lawsuit are damages. These can include money for medical care, lost earnings, funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and sometimes punitive damages.

The law most often says that only immediate family members can sue for Wrongful Death.

Florida Wrongful Death Lawyers Are Prepared to Help

Like many other injury cases, there are state statutes of limitations for Wrongful Death cases. If you file your case after this period has come and gone, you might lose any power at recovery you may have had. Therefore you should contact a Clearwater, Florida Wrongful Death lawyer today.

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Life in Clearwater

Clearwater, Florida is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, of which it is the county seat. It is west of Tampa and north of St. Petersburg. It has a population of about 108,000 people.

Clearwater can trace its modern history back to 1835, when the Army established a military outpost there to fight the Seminole Wars.

Presently, Clearwater, Florida is a largely residential community. It is also known for being home to the spiritual headquarters of the Church of Scientology. While the group is controversial, its presence in Clearwater, Florida injects about 150 million dollars into the local economy each year. Because of the many legal disputes they get into, they also probably contribute to the business of several Clearwater, Florida attorneys.

If you live in Clearwater, Florida, and need an attorney, chances are good that a Clearwater, Florida lawyer can help you with whatever your legal issue might be.

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