Accidents
Losing someone you love can be one of the most traumatic experiences in your life. Their sudden death, wrong and unexpected, can leave you and your family members in shock as you struggle to pick up the pieces. If you have lost a loved one, whether the incident involved a car accident, slip, and fall, or defective product, it is imperative to consult with an experienced wrongful death attorney in Vero Beach right away.
Having represented hundreds of families who have lost loved ones throughout the Treasure Coast, the Law Firm of Hoskins, Turco, Lloyd & Lloyd understands that a lawsuit is never a substitute for the loss of a loved one. But in the civil justice system, wrongful death claims are the only way to hold at-fault parties accountable and ensure surviving family members, such as spouses and children, have a financially secure future.
Our wrongful death attorneys in Vero Beach are here to support you through this difficult time. We will answer all your questions and do whatever possible to help move your family forward in the wake of a tragic loss.
A wrongful death claim is a type of personal injury lawsuit that is filed after someone is killed due to another party’s negligence or recklessness. Unlike criminal charges, wrongful death claims are civil cases that hold wrongdoers accountable by requiring them to pay financial damages to the surviving family members.
In Florida, surviving family members, such as spouses and children, can recover financial compensation for three general types of damages.
Economic damages
Economic damages include medical and funeral expenses, loss of the deceased’s future earnings, and loss of the deceased’s future benefits.
Non-economic damages
Non-economic damages include emotional distress, mental anguish, pain and suffering, and loss of companionship.
Punitive damages
Depending on the egregiousness of the wrongdoer’s conduct, punitive damages may be awarded as a way to punish the at-fault party for willful or gross negligence.
Wrongful death claims can happen under any circumstance. Here are the common causes of wrongful death claims in Vero Beach.
Car accidents
Trucking accidents
Motorcycle accidents
Boating accidents
Slip and fall accidents
Traumatic brain injuries
Losing a family member is a traumatic experience regardless of the cause. But when death is the result of someone else’s negligence, you are understandably hurt and angry. It can be a lot to process and there is no reason to deal with the situation alone. Working with a Vero Beach wrongful death lawyer can help you and your family heal.
Filing a lawsuit may not be the first thing on your mind, but there are several reasons why you should contact a wrongful death attorney today.
Sometimes there is uncertainty about what or who caused a family member’s death. For example, if a patient dies due to apparent medical malpractice, healthcare providers may try to cover up what happened and surviving family members are unlikely to get a straight answer.
This is where having an experienced wrongful death attorney in Vero Beach is critical. At Hoskins, Turco, Lloyd & Lloyd, we will hire outside investigators and experts to review all of the available evidence to determine what exactly happened to your loved one. We will make sure you and your family learn the truth.
Sudden, unexpected death of a loved one can financially devastate a family. If the individual who passed away was the primary earner, the surviving spouse and children may have a hard time making ends meet. There will also be costs related to the accident itself, such as medical and funeral expenses.
By filing a wrongful death claim, family members can seek compensation not only for these expenses but also for lost wages and even the loss of a potential inheritance the victim would have provided had he or she continued to work and save. The wrongful death attorneys at Hoskins, Turco, Lloyd & Lloyd will fight for the financial support your family needs and deserves.
The last thing you and your family members need during this difficult time is dealing with the insurance company. In most wrongful death claims, the at-fault party has insurance to cover damages. However, insurance companies are notorious for exploiting a family’s financial desperation and offering less than adequate settlement amounts.
The experienced wrongful death attorneys at the Law Firm of Hoskins, Turco, Lloyd & Lloyd know how to handle insurance companies. When you hire us, you are sending a message to the insurance company that you are serious and will not be ignored.
Locally owned and operated, the Law Firm of Hoskins, Turco, Lloyd & Lloyd helps Vero Beach families who have lost loved ones in devastating accidents. We understand that coping with loss can be traumatic, and we will offer you compassion, knowledge, and support to guide you through this difficult time.
Led by Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney Steve Hoskins, our wrongful death attorneys in Vero Beach have a proven track record of settling wrongful death claims for hundreds of Treasure Coast residents. We will fight for every penny you and your family deserve. We don’t back down.
Take the first step by requesting a free consultation with our wrongful death attorneys in Vero Beach. Our team is available 24/7 to answer your questions. We have four convenient law offices in Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, and Okeechobee, but if you can’t come to us, we can come to you or you can meet with us via phone or video conferencing. We offer full remote services, so you can hire us electronically without ever leaving your home.
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