As a surviving spouse of the deceased, in a wrongful death case you may be entitled to recover:
• The value of the lost support and services from the date of the deceased’s injury to his or her death, with interest
• The future loss of support and services from the date of death, reduced to present value
• For the loss of the deceased’s companionship and protection
• For mental pain and suffering from the date of injury
• Medical or funeral expenses you paid due to the deceased’s injury or death
As a surviving minor child of the deceased, in a wrongful death case you may be entitled to recover:
• The value of the lost support and services from the date of the deceased’s injury to his or her death, with interest
• The future loss of support and services from the date of death, reduced to present value
• For the loss of parental companionship, instruction, and guidance
• For mental pain and suffering from the date of injury
As a surviving parent of a minor child, in a wrongful death case you may be entitled to recover:
• The value of the lost support and services from the date of the deceased’s injury to his or her death, with interest
• The future loss of support and services from the date of death, reduced to present value
• For mental pain and suffering from the date of injury
• Medical or funeral expenses you paid due to the deceased’s injury or death
As a surviving parent of an adult child, in a wrongful death case you may be entitled to recover:
• The value of the lost support and services from the date of the deceased’s injury to his or her death, with interest
• The future loss of support and services from the date of death, reduced to present value
• For mental pain and suffering from the date of injury if there are no other survivors
• Medical or funeral expenses you paid due to the deceased’s injury or death
As the estate of the deceased, in a wrongful death case you may be entitled to recover:
• Loss of earnings of the deceased from the date of the deceased’s injury to his or her death, with interest
• Loss of the prospective net accumulations of an estate, reduced to present value
• Medical or funeral expenses the estate paid due to the deceased’s injury or death
If your family has lost a loved one due to the negligent action, or inaction, of another our Tampa wrongful death attorneys offer free consultations at your convenience. We understand these are difficult and emotional conversations which is why our team is available to meet in person, via video conference, or on the phone based on what is comfortable for you.
