Tampa Wrongful Death Lawyer

Wrongful death claims often revolve around accidents. According to a recent study of the U.S. Department of Justice, 452 out of 11,908 civil trials in the study included a wrongful death claim. Nearly two-thirds of these wrongful death claims were medical malpractice cases (65 percent). The rest of the trials involved cars (16 percent), intentional torts (6 percent), other torts (6 percent), premises liability (5 percent), and products liability (2 percent).

Tampa wrongful death attorneys represent survivors in many different cases

A wrongful death can occur in a multitude of ways. Some examples of wrongful death claims brought by Tampa, Saint Petersburg, and Clearwater wrongful death attorneys include the following:

As your Tampa, Saint Petersburg, or Clearwater wrongful death attorney, the Law Office of Wendy Doyle, PA would be happy to explain all aspects of wrongful death law, including how it applies to your unique situation.

Recoveries can be substantial in wrongful death actions

According to the U.S. Department of Justice study, when a plaintiff prevailed in a wrongful death claim, half the time the plaintiff was awarded at least $961,000. The estimated median awards in the study were above $2 million for products liability and other tort cases and more than $1 million for intentional tort cases.

In certain cases, punitive damages may be awarded to punish the defendant. For punitive damages to be awarded, generally it must be shown that the conduct of the defendant was intentional, malicious, or reckless.

Speak to us for wrongful death in Clearwater, Tampa, Saint Petersburg, and throughout Florida

If your loved one has been the victim of a wrongful death in Clearwater, Tampa, Saint Petersburg, or anywhere in Florida, contact the Law Office of Wendy Doyle, PA. We represent Florida families and individuals who have wrongful death claims throughout the state. At conveniently located offices in Tampa and Saint Petersburg, we offer a free half-hour consultation to discuss your case. For experienced and compassionate legal assistance, call the Law Office of Wendy Doyle, PA at 1-727-824-5727—a 24-hour line—or contact the firm online.