Tampa Wrongful Death Lawyers

Helping Families in Tampa, Florida

The grief and sense of helplessness associated with the loss of a loved one can be overwhelming, making dealing with the final arrangements almost impossible. For most, the last thing on their mind after the loss of a loved one is arranging legal matters and considering consulting an attorney. However, in situations where a friend, family member or loved one has lost their life because of the negligent or wrongful conduct of another person, an attorney may be the best person to turn to.

By talking to a legal professional about your situation, you can find out what can be done to bring the responsible person to justice, as well as how you can help ensure that you and your family's interests are protected for the future.

Your Choice, Your Justice, Your Call.

At Smith & Stallworth, Attorneys at Law, we are standing by to see how we can assist you. With over two decades of combined legal experience to put to work in defending your rights and interests, we offer aggressive, effective legal representation throughout every step of the legal process associated with filing your wrongful death claim. We understand that this is an extremely difficult time for you, and as such we will give you personal and compassionate service and keep you well-informed as your case progresses.

When you work with a Tampa wrongful death lawyer at Smith & Stallworth, you can rest assured that every action we take will be in an effort to maximize the value of your claim and to help ensure justice is brought about for your lost loved one.

About Wrongful Death Claims in Tampa

Although wrongful death claims involve negligence, they differ from other types of personal injury claims in that it isn't possible for the victim, the decedent, to file suit for what has been done to them, so family members or the victim's estate have to file for them. A family member can be appointed as the personal representative of the decedent even though they might not necessarily have been closely connected to the victim or the events that caused the death. Following are the factors that must be proven in a Tampa wrongful death lawsuit:

• An unfortunate loss of a human life;
• The death was caused by a company or another person's fault;
• The victim's living family member(s) are in some way suffering monetary expenses as a result of the unfortunate death; and
• There is an individual who can accept appointment as personal representative for the decedent's estate

Consult an attorney at Smith & Stallworth today to learn more about rebuilding your life after losing a loved one. Contact us today!