West Palm Beach 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.

Wrongful Death Laws in Florida

Only those who are quite closely related to the decedent, such as parents, spouses, and children, may sue for wrongful death in West Palm Beach.

The law typically states that only immediate family members of the deceased have the right to sue for Wrongful Death.

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

The law typically states that only immediate family members of the deceased have the right to sue for Wrongful Death.

Florida Wrongful Death Attorneys Are Prepared to Help

Like most other cases, state laws dictate a statute of limitations for Wrongful Death cases. If you file your lawsuit after the limitations period has run, you could lose any chance you had to recover. Accordingly, you should contact a West Palm Beach, Florida Wrongful Death attorney right away.

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Life in West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach is a popular area for residents and tourists. It is located in Palm Beach County, which is home to about 1.4 million people. West Palm Beach is in the Southern Florida region.

Some popular sites include the Carefree Theatre, Palm Beach Zoo, Rapids Water Park, South Florida Science Museum, Lion County Safari, International Polo Hall of Fame, Trump International Golf Club, Meyer Amphitheater, and Palm Beach County Convention Center. West Palm Beach is also known for its festivals, such as SunFest, the Palm Beach International Film Festival, and the Winter Equestrian Festival.

Some of West Palm Beach's top employers include Florida Public Utilities, ION Media Networks, Ocwen, Pratt Whitney Rocketdyne, Sikorsky Aircraft, General Dynamics, Cemex, and CSC. West Palm Beach is also filled with many law firms. Thus, the area has many top-notch attorneys capable of handling any and every legal inquiry.

All in all, West Palm Beach is a great place to live and/or visit!

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