Tallahassee Wrongful Death Lawyers
The loss of a loved one is irreplaceable. No amount of money can ever be enough. And if you recently lost someone you cared about deeply - be it a friend or a family member - chances are that you are far more concerned about grieving and helping others around you grieve than you are with punishing the person or parties who caused or contributed to the death.
But the reality is that, if you fail to pursue a potential Tallahassee wrongful death claim, your window of opportunity for collecting benefits and demanding justice may close, leaving you and those closest to you liable for things like funeral costs, medical bills, and so forth. Fortunately, you can initiate a Tallahassee wrongful death claim in relatively short order - and with relatively little stress.
Understanding the Nature of Wrongful Death Claims
Like Florida personal injury cases, wrongful death cases involve trying to prove that a person or institution caused or contributed to an injury or accident through negligence, carelessness, or some other kind of fault (including failure to take action). You need to be able to draw a "cause and effect" line from the liable parties' action (or lack of action) to the accident or injury. This may seem simple, but the rules for doing so can get quite complicated and technical.
Here are some examples of situations that might be actionable:
- An oncologist fails to order a diagnostic test. As a result, he fails to detect the remission of a cancer, and by the time the cancer is noticed, it's too late to treat the patient.
- An SUV driver chats on his cell phone doing a business deal and neglects the road. As a result, he blows through a red light and slams into the side of a minivan, killing a passenger.
- A nursing home staff member gets overwhelmed at work and decides to take the day off without telling anyone. As a result, she fails to give a critically ill patient his much needed medication, and this causes him to get ill. As a result, he deteriorates quickly and dies.
More Liable Parties Than You Think
In all of these above instances, you might instantly think that the oncologist, the truck driver, and the nursing home resident can be sued. And you might be right. But other parties might be indirectly responsible and may also be legally called to the carpet. These can include any insurers who represent the defendants as well as the companies these people work for. An investigation may reveal that other parties may also be liable. For instance, maybe the internist who assisted the oncologist also failed to detect the cancer and thus could also be named as a defendant.
Simplifying and Streamlining your Case
Obviously, you are caught up in dealing with the emotional and logistical fallout of the wrongful death. The last thing in the world you want to do is to get involved in a detailed legal proceeding. Fortunately, you can look to the compassionate, resourceful, and principled Tallahassee Florida wrongful death attorneys at Farah & Farah for accurate and effective help. Explore the resources the firm has at www.farahandfarah.com, or call 800-533-3555 now for a consultation.
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