No one expects the sudden loss of a loved one, but the grief is magnified when someone else’s negligence causes that loss. The law has ways for families to hold those responsible accountable and to receive financial compensation for their loss.
GOLDLAW Personal Injury Lawyers has helped many families in your situation with their cases. We have recovered more than $1 billion in compensation for people in South Florida. When you need help, our Royal Palm Beach wrongful death lawyers are ready to help.
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What Can I Recover with a Wrongful Death Claim?
There are a number of damages you can recover through filing a wrongful death claim. Some of the most common expenses you can recover include:
- Loss of Financial Support: This replaces the income, benefits, and future earnings your loved one would have provided to dependents.
- Loss of Services: Compensates for the help your loved one gave to the home, like childcare and maintenance expenses.
- Medical and Funeral Expenses: These can cover burial costs you pay out of pocket and medical treatment given to your loved one before their demise.
- Mental Distress: This compensates for the psychological damage caused to you and your family for what you’ve experienced.
- Loss of Care, Guidance, and Companionship: These are specific non-economic damages for the irreplaceable emotional and support services your loved one provided.
Money can never replace a loved one’s loss, but losing a loved one can create sudden financial holes in a family’s income that deserve compensation. The law also recognizes that the loss of the relationship causes its own emotional and psychological harms that also deserve compensation.
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Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Royal Palm Beach?
Florida only allows one person to file a wrongful death claim on behalf of a family. This is the personal representative of the deceased. This person is normally named in the will of the deceased and may also be known as an executor.
If there is no will, then the court will have to appoint a personal representative before we can file the lawsuit. Our wrongful death lawyers in Royal Palm Beach can work with the probate court to name someone in the family to do this.
The personal representative is NOT the person who will receive all the compensation. They represent the interests of the surviving family and the deceased to the court. However, the personal representative may have a share if they were close family or a dependent of the deceased.
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Who Can Recover Damages in a Wrongful Death Claim in South Florida?
In most wrongful death claims, the people who actually get the money from a successful claim are the following:
- The spouse of the deceased
- Children of the deceased (especially minor children)
- Parents of the deceased
There are also certain damages that may be recovered by the estate of the deceased, such as funeral or medical expenses paid directly by the deceased. These are paid to the personal representative, who has responsibility to handle the estate’s final expenses. The full details on damages in these cases are in the 2026 Florida Statutes, Title XLV, Chapter 768.21.
The rules for how any recovery is split between survivors and the estate depend on who is involved and their relationships, what damages were recovered, and whether any creditors have a claim on the recovery. A consultation with our wrongful death lawyers in Royal Palm Beach can clarify current Florida law about this.
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Why You May Need a Wrongful Death Lawyer in Royal Palm Beach
Getting the money your family needs after a wrongful death isn’t always easy. An insurance company prefers to pay as little as they can, and could even try to deny your claim if they believe the death was caused by someone who wasn’t their policyholder.
GOLDLAW will listen to your story, organize the evidence and the value of your claim, and demand full compensation from the insurance company. Most wrongful death claims settle out of court. Our attorneys will negotiate to get you as much money as possible under the law and the evidence.
However, if the insurance company fails to come to a fair agreement, we have the option of taking the insurer to court. We will present your case to a judge and jury and have them decide the matter.
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Is It Expensive to Hire a Wrongful Death Lawyer?
Wrongful death lawyers are paid through a contingency fee. This means that you pay nothing upfront, and you only pay a fee to us if you recover compensation. This fee is a percentage of the final settlement or judgment.
Using a percentage does several things. First, it will be easy to calculate the final fee. Second, it gives our Royal Palm Beach wrongful death lawyers an incentive to get you as much money as possible. When we win you more money, we also win more money.
There can be additional fees added to a case if it becomes complex or it goes to trial. The courts have their own fees, and expert witnesses also demand payment. During your free consultation, we can discuss how these fees may affect your case and when they will need to be paid.
How Long Will My Case Take?
Most wrongful death claims take less than a year to finish. The exact timing depends on how complex the case is, how much the other side is willing to negotiate, and how busy the courts are. Having a lawyer from our firm will speed up the process because we know what each stage needs to move your case forward.
Hire GOLDLAW Today for Your Royal Palm Beach Claim
Wrongful death is extremely painful to face, but you must act now before it is too late to file a claim. You don’t have to file a claim all on your own. Instead, let our Royal Palm Beach wrongful death lawyers help you with your case.
Our board-certified attorneys are ready to help your family hold the irresponsible people who killed your loved one accountable. Learn what we can do for you now in a free consultation with GOLDLAW. You can call anytime to schedule your appointment.
