Tampa Wrongful Death Attorneys
Helping Families in Tampa Who Have Lost a Loved One
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 a Tampa wrongful death 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. An experienced lawyer in your area can advise you of your options in filing a wrongful death claim or lawsuit against the responsible party. This may be your chance to seek justice and recover financial compensation that will help with medical expenses, your loved one's final arrangements and your family's future. A Tampa wrongful death attorney can make an accurate assessment of the matter at hand in order to provide you with compassionate guidance tailored to suit your unique needs and the circumstances of your case.
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. Our firm provides legal counsel to help families throughout Tampa who have lost loved ones in any type of wrongful death case.
If your loved one was killed in a fatal car accident,you may be able to file a wrongful death claim under Florida law. Thousands of fatal car accidents occur every year, and many of them are related to drunk driving or negligent drivers. Virtually any type of auto accident may prove to be fatal for any of the vehicle's occupants. In
trucking accidents, there is an even greater chance of fatality. Because of the size and sheer force of commercial trucks, the other vehicle usually incurs the most damage.
SUV rollovers can occur because of the design and structure of Sport Utility Vehicles, or because of a defect in the manufacturing process. Our lawyers are highly experienced at handling SUV rollover claims and can investigate the true cause of your accident. We have also assisted clients who have lost a loved one in a fatal
aviation crash. Airplane accidents may have for a number of reasons, and it is important to have a skilled legal mind on your side to investigate your case. If you are trying to file a wrongful death claim due to
medical malpractice,
dangerous drugs,
nursing home abuse or hazardous conditions on another's property (premises liability claims), look no further than the legal team at Smith & Stallworth, Attorneys at Law. No matter the circumstances of your case, our team is confident that we can provide the counsel you need.
When you work with a Tampa wrongful death lawyer at our firm, 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
Contact a Tampa Wrongful Death Attorney at our law firm today to learn more about rebuilding your life after losing a loved one.