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Frequently Asked Questions: Wrongful Death

Q: How much will attorney fees be?

A: Our firm handles Wrongful Death lawsuits on what is called a contingency basis. This means that there will be no fee charged to you unless you recover. Our fees are in the form of a percentage of amounts that you recover and conform to what is required by the Florida Bar. We also advance whatever costs are necessary to process your claim, so clients have no 'upfront, out-of-pocket' expense.

Q: What is the value of my case?

A: If you are interested in finding out more about the value of your wrongful death case please take a moment to fill out our online form or call us at (800)691-2302. The more information we have the better we can serve you.

Q: Should I give a recorded statement to the insurance company?

A: The simple answer is no. Insurance companies are very experienced at litigating personal injury claims and because the typical person involved in an accident is not as experienced as the insurance companies it is only fair that you get a chance to talk with an attorney before you give recorded statements to the insurance company.

Q: Will I have to go to trial?

A: The advent of alternative dispute resolution has played a role in increasing settlement of cases and today the majority of cases do not go to trial. While it is true that the majority of cases settle out of court, whether your particular case will go to trial depends heavily on the facts of your case.

Q: What is alternative dispute resolution?

A: Commonly referred to as ADR, alternative dispute resolution is mediation or arbitration. Mediation is what our firm typically chooses to use. A typical mediation involves an unbiased mediator who works to facilitate settlement between two parties. Mediation is not always necessary.

Q: How long will it take to resolve my case?

A: Cases can take from 6 months to multiple years depending on the complexity of the case.

Q: What if I my loved one was partially at fault for the accident?

A: Even if your loved one was partially at fault for the accident, you may still recover in a wrongful death lawsuit. Florida follows what is called comparative negligence, which means that your recovery will be reduced by the percentage of fault that can be attributed to each party. Your recovery may be reduced, you still may recover.