Lost someone and need a Florida wrongful death lawyer? You deserve answers and accountability, not silence.
Nothing we do can undo your loss, and we will not pretend otherwise. When someone you love is taken by another person’s carelessness, the grief is heavy enough without an insurance company treating their life like a line on a spreadsheet. You deserve to know what happened, to see the people responsible held accountable, and to protect your family’s future. Our Florida wrongful death lawyers handle the legal fight with care and respect, so your family can focus on each other.
What We Have To Prove, And How We Prove It.
A wrongful death claim comes down to showing that someone owed your loved one a duty of care, that they breached it, and that the breach caused the death.
Duty Of Care
A driver owes care to everyone on the road. A doctor owes care to a patient. A property owner owes care to the people they invite in.
Breach Of Duty
The evidence must show that the responsible person or company failed to meet the duty the circumstances required.
Causation
The breach must be connected to the death, showing that the failure caused the loss your family suffered.
Evidence And Experts
Records, witnesses, technical evidence and the right experts are used to build proof the responsible party cannot quietly dismiss.
When that duty is broken and someone dies as a result, the law allows the family to hold the responsible party accountable.
We Understand This Is Not Really About Money.
Families rarely come to us wanting a payout. They come wanting the truth, wanting someone held responsible, and wanting to make sure the loss does not also become a financial crisis on top of the grief. A claim cannot bring your loved one home. What it can do is provide answers, force accountability from those who caused this, and ease the practical burden so you are not left choosing between mourning and paying the bills. We hold that distinction in mind at every step, and we move at your pace.
Answers. Accountability. Protection for the family left behind.
The legal claim is a means to protect your family and establish what happened, not a measure of the person you lost.
The Losses We Help Families Through.
Wrongful death can arise from almost any situation where someone else’s negligence turns fatal. If you are not sure whether what happened counts, ask us. A short, gentle conversation is enough for us to tell you honestly whether there is a claim worth pursuing.
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Road And Traffic Crashes
Car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian crashes caused by another person’s negligence.
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Medical Mistakes
Fatal errors involving doctors, hospitals, clinics, pharmacies or other medical providers.
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Workplace And Job-Site Accidents
Fatal workplace incidents, unsafe job sites and other work-related negligence.
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Products And Unsafe Property
Dangerous or defective products, falls and other fatal injuries caused by unsafe property conditions.
There Is A Time Limit, But There Is No Rush On Your Grief.
Florida generally sets a two-year deadline for bringing a wrongful death claim, and evidence is best preserved early. Reaching out does not commit you to anything, and it does not mean rushing your family.
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Protect The Deadline.
Wrongful death claims are generally subject to a two-year limitations period, although the exact legal timing can depend on the claim.
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Preserve The Evidence.
Records, video, witnesses and other proof are usually easier to preserve when the investigation starts early.
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No Commitment Is Required.
A private conversation simply lets you understand the options and keep the legal door open.
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Move At Your Family's Pace.
We can quietly protect what may be needed while giving your family the space and time grief requires.
A Firm Small Enough To Know Your Family By Name.
We are a boutique firm by choice. That means fewer cases, closer attention, and the same attorneys walking with your family from the first conversation to the last. You will never be passed around or left wondering what is happening. There is no fee to talk, and no fee at all unless we recover for you. In a matter this personal, you deserve a firm that treats your family like people, not a case file.
Careful, Direct Representation From Start To Finish.
Your family stays close to the attorneys responsible for the investigation, estate process, insurer communications and legal strategy.
Fewer cases
Same attorneys
Clear updates
No fee unless we win
Who Can Bring A Wrongful Death Claim In Florida.
Florida law sets out who may pursue a claim, and it is not always obvious. The case is formally brought through the loved one’s estate, usually by a personal representative, on behalf of surviving family members such as a spouse, children, and in some cases parents or others who depended on the person who died. If that sounds like a lot to navigate while you are grieving, it is, and it is exactly the part we take off your hands. We open the estate, handle the paperwork, and make sure the right people are included so nothing your family is entitled to is left on the table.
The Estate
The wrongful death action is formally brought through the estate of the person who died.
The Personal Representative
A personal representative brings the legal action on behalf of the estate and eligible survivors.
Spouse And Children
A surviving spouse and children may be among the family members represented through the claim.
Parents And Other Dependents
Depending on the circumstances, parents or others who depended on the person who died may also have rights.
How Can Florida Wrongful Death Lawyers Help?
The legal team manages the estate process, evidence, experts and insurance communications so your family can focus on each other while the claim is protected properly.
Open And Coordinate The Estate
Handle the estate and personal-representative process needed to bring the wrongful death claim properly.
Identify Every Eligible Survivor
Make sure the family members whose rights may be affected are identified and included.
Investigate What Happened
Gather records, witnesses, technical evidence and expert opinions needed to explain the cause of the death.
Build The Proof Of Negligence
Show duty, breach and causation so the responsible party cannot simply walk away from what happened.
Document The Family's Loss
Build the claim around financial support, final expenses and the real place your loved one held in the family.
Handle The Insurance Company
Take over adjuster communications so no family member has to negotiate or give statements during the most difficult period.
Scott Marshall
Three decades of experience fighting your corner.
Scott Marshall founded this firm in 1997 on a simple belief: to serve people well, you have to know them. Nearly three decades and hundreds of clients later, that has not changed. Scott is a trial lawyer who is not afraid to take a case the distance, AV Preeminent rated by his peers and a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a group reserved for attorneys who have won multi-million dollar results.
He speaks English, Spanish, French and Swedish, so more Floridians can tell their story in their own words and be truly understood. When you work with this firm, that experience is the standard behind your case.
AV Preeminent Rated
Peer recognition for professional ability and ethical standards.
Years of Practice
Experience built through complex injury, wrongful death and workers’ compensation matters.
Languages spoken
English, Spanish, French and Swedish.
Questions Families
ask us.
These answers are a starting point. A confidential conversation lets the firm understand your family’s circumstances and explain the options without pressure.
Who is allowed to sue for wrongful death in Florida?
What is the average settlement for a wrongful death case in Florida?
What if my loved one was partly at fault?
Can we afford to bring a claim?
Yes. There is no cost to speak with us and no fee unless we recover for your family. The worry of legal costs should never stop you from getting answers.
When You Are Ready, We Are Here.
There is no pressure and no clock on this conversation. When you feel able, tell us what happened and we will listen with care, explain your family’s options in plain language, and handle the fight from there. You never pay a fee unless we recover for you. Our goal is simple: answers, accountability, and the security your family deserves.
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