Miami Wrongful Death Attorney
We Are Very Sorry If You Have Lost A Loved One Due To The Accidental Or Intentional Carelessness Or Negligence Of Another Person. Are You Looking For A Miami Wrongful Death Attorney To Aggressively Represent You Or Your Family To Help Prevent A Similar Incident From Happening To Another? While It Cannot Bring Them Back, You Should Be Compensated For Your Loss.
Look, We Know We’re Not The Only Injury Lawyers In Florida, And We Know That You May Be Searching For The Right Attorney To Help You, And You’ve Probably Noticed They All Have Similar Sounding Names & Say The Same Things. So Who Do You Call? For Decades We Have Successfully Handled A LOT Of Personal Injury Situations, Probably Just Like Yours. Many Have Heard Of Us Due To The Results We Get For The Injured, Or From Seeing Us On TV. Regardless Of Whether You’ve Heard Of Us Or Not, Tell Us What Happened. See How We Can Get Your Life Back To As Normal As Possible.
Why Choose Ward Ruddock for Your Wrongful Death Case?
- Highly Reviewed & Rated – 5/5 star rating on Google. See some of our client reviews below.
- Accidents Don’t Wait for Business Hours – Neither do the right lawyers. We’re available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Decades of Experience – In our decades of experience, we’ve recovered over Millions for our clients.
- FREE Case Evaluation – You owe us nothing unless we win your case. This way, you can focus on recovery NOT the bill.
- Highly Responsive – When you call us, you get us. Owners and Attorneys Omari Ruddock and Ian Ward make themselves available for you.
- Former Public Defenders – This is where tenacity and knowledge of the law matter. As former public defenders, our goal is to settle, but we are prepared to go to trial.
- Your Lawyers for Life – So you got your settlement, what now? We’re here to help you navigate life after your accident.
- Personalized Attention – We understand and respect that everyone’s needs are unique. We treat you with the attention you deserve.
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Should I Hire A Lawyer for My Wrongful Death Case?
Maybe you are the type of person who is hesitant to sue anyone. Still, you could be experiencing pain, suffering, and discomfort, dealing with piles of unexpected medical bills, time off work, and being confused about how to move forward.
Shouldn’t someone pay for what happened? Having a Personal Injury attorney is, unfortunately, a reality for ensuring you get what you deserve and what is right.
The unexpected death of a loved one is a difficult burden for the family and friends left behind. It becomes even heavier if that death could have been avoided. If it turns out that the death of a person could have been avoided because it was caused by the negligence of another person or party, then a wrongful death suit can be filed by an experienced Florida wrongful death lawyer from our firm.
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What Our Clients Are Saying
Actual Words Clients Have Used To Describe Us & Their Experience
“I cannot express how impressed I am with their exceptional legal services,” “They took the time to understand my unique situation, patiently answered my questions, and provided clear guidance,” “If you’re seeking competent, and results-oriented representation, look no further,” “They helped bring me hope again,” “if you are looking for a team that you can build a rapport with giving you a more personalized experience professionally, Ward Ruddock PLLC is definitely the way to go,” “never let us down and he was there for us whenever we had any questions or concerns,” “treated us like we were part of his family as the process got quite emotional at times,” “I can confidently say Ward Ruddock PLLC is exemplary in their care and dedication to their clients.”
If these things are what you are looking for in a law firm, then contact us to see how we can help you and your family.
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What to do if you’ve been injured in an accident:
- Report your accident to the appropriate authorities ASAP. Ensure Authorities are contacted and document the scene. Get medical treatment for any injuries you have sustained, don’t “shake it off.” Some injuries, like traumatic brain injuries or internal injuries, can have delayed symptoms. The sooner you can receive medical attention, the better for your health and your case.
- Collect as much information as possible. You or someone you trust should attempt to get information from any involved parties. Important information can be the names of all parties involved and any eyewitnesses. If you were in a car crash, get the other driver’s insurance information too.
- Take photographs. Photograph the scene, your injuries, the causing factors of the accident, and anything you think may be relevant. If you were injured on someone’s property due to a dangerous condition, take photos of the dangerous condition.
- Get copies of all relevant documents. This can include police reports, incident reports, medical documents, and communications with insurance companies.
The more information you have about your case, the stronger your claim will be. If you were injured due to another’s carelessness, contact our experienced Miami Personal Injury lawyers to learn more about filing a claim.
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What is Wrongful Death?
The legal definition of wrongful death is the death of a person due to the reckless, negligent, or even deliberate act of a person or entity. Such a case has four considerations:
- The death of a human being
- The death was caused by a person, group of people, organization, or other entity through negligent, reckless, or intentional actions or omissions
- The surviving family of the deceased must demonstrate financial suffering caused by the unexpected death of the deceased
- The family must appoint a personal representative of the estate of the deceased
In other words, a wrongful death is when what would have been a personal injury leads to a person’s death instead. A personal injury is an injury caused by another person’s negligence. Some examples include car accidents, slip and fall accidents, medical malpractice, intentional killings, aviation accidents, deaths due to defective products, dog bites, and many others. If they, or other types of personal injuries, lead to someone’s death, then a wrongful death suit can be filed. A wrongful death suit can also be filed if the victim’s death resulted from intentional misconduct. In such cases, the perpetrator may also face criminal charges related to the death, but a wrongful death suit is separate and different.
Types of Damages in Florida Wrongful Death Cases
Three types of wrongful death damages can be awarded to survivors of a wrongful death victim. These are economic, non-economic, and punitive damages. We will evaluate your case to help you fight for what is right.
Determining the Damages in a Wrongful Death Case
There are a lot of factors that are taken into account when determining the damages in a wrongful death case. They include the following:
- The Decedent’s Age – The family of a younger person with more earning potential might get a bigger payout than the family of someone closer to retirement age.
- The Character of the Decedent – If the decedent spent their money responsibly, then their family will usually receive a more significant damage award than someone who was more irresponsible.
- The Decedent’s Life Expectancy – The family of someone in good health and who took care of themself is likely to get more than the family of someone in poor health or with a serious medical condition.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Any of the survivors of the decedent (the person who died) can sue, but a representative on their behalf must file the suit. That representative is generally the executor of the decedent’s estate. In Florida, the people on whose behalf the representative can file a suit include the following:
- The spouse of the decedent
- The children of the decedent
- The parents of the decedent
Siblings of the decedent and their extended family can file a claim if they were named as the personal representative or guardian of the estate.
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Our Location
Clients come to us from all over Miami-Dade area.
Locally we help families in Fisher Island, Gladeview, Brownsville, Pinewood, Hialeah Garden, Opa-locka, Westview, Hialeah, Sweetwater, Medley, Miami Gardens, Leisure City, and throughout Miami-Dade County.
What To Do Now
We welcome your questions and want to understand your situation to help you move forward and get the compensation you or your loved one deserves. Call our office at (305) 390-4259 with questions and a description of your situation to see if we can assist or to schedule a consultation. Or you may simply fill out the form above on this page. Your form will be directly emailed to our office, and you can expect a reply within one business day and often within hours of the same day. All information you share is confidential.