Hernando County Wrongful Death Lawyers

The unexpected death of a spouse, child, family member or even a close friend or neighbor is a difficult and tough personal event. Sometimes, these events could have been avoided. If you believe or even suspect that a death may have been caused by a reckless, careless or misinformed behavior of another person, group of people or a company or business, CONTACT WHITTEL & MELTON immediately at 352-666-2121.

Surviving family members have special rights under Florida law to pursue financial compensation for a loss due to a wrongful death caused by negligent conduct. A financial settlement is very well the last thing your family may be considering at this time, however you must be aware in Florida, the law only allows two years to file a lawsuit in such an action.

The goal of a wrongful death lawsuit is to make a financial recovery for the costs, pain and suffering associated with the injury and resulting death of a spouse, child or close family member. These damages often found in a Wrongful Death lawsuit include but are not limited to:

• Medical expenses before death
• Funeral costs
• Loss of income, including future retirement benefits
• Loss of companionship
• Loss of parental guidance

Wrongful death lawsuits depend a great deal on financial experts. The Law Offices of Whittel & Melton work closely with economists and financial forecasters to determine the cumulative value of a deceased contribution to a Brooksville, FL or Spring Hill, FL family or even how much they would have saved over a lifetime cut short.

Injuries that we represent clients for include, but are not limited to: permanent disabilities such as orthopedic injuries which include broken bones or torn ligaments or tendons, injuries to the organs, neurological injuries, head and brain injuries, burn injuries, psychological injuries from trauma, or scarring and disfigurement.

We handle cases throughout Florida, and Hernando County, including Spring Hill, Brooksville, Weeki Wachee, Hernando Beach, Nobleton, Masaryktown and Ridge Manor. Make an Appointment/ Get More Information.