{"id":2289,"date":"2019-08-21T18:59:23","date_gmt":"2019-08-21T18:59:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koganinjury.wpengine.com\/?page_id=2289"},"modified":"2024-09-30T06:24:32","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T10:24:32","slug":"wellington-wrongful-death-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/wellington-injury\/wrongful-death-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Wellington Wrongful Death Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/wellington-injury\/wrongful-death-lawyer\/#Representatives_Who_May_File_a_Wrongful_Death_Lawsuit\" >Representatives Who May File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/wellington-injury\/wrongful-death-lawyer\/#Statute_of_Limitations\" >Statute of Limitations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/wellington-injury\/wrongful-death-lawyer\/#Get_Help_From_a_Wellington_Wrongful_Death_Attorney\" >Get Help From a Wellington Wrongful Death Attorney<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Losing a loved one is never easy, and it is difficult to grieve if you are burdened by thoughts of financial instability after your loved one\u2019s passing. Our compassionate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/delray-beach-injury\/\">Wellington personal injury attorneys <\/a>at Kogan &amp; DiSalvo will help you explore your legal options and the damages that may be available to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a close relative of yours died because of the negligence or recklessness of another person, you may have a viable wrongful death claim. However, not every family member is entitled to file a wrongful death suit, so discussing your legal options with a<strong> Wellington wrongful death lawyer<\/strong> from Kogan &amp; DiSalvo may provide you with insight into your legal standing to bring a claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Representatives_Who_May_File_a_Wrongful_Death_Lawsuit\"><\/span>Representatives Who May File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/iStock-1320130596-funeral-urn.jpg\" alt=\"A funerary urn at a funeral with mourners in the background\" class=\"wp-image-8712\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Each state\u2019s laws deal with the ability to <strong>file a wrongful death suit <\/strong>differently. Many states provide a hierarchy of family members who are able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Other states set out a group of people with the right to file a suit, and the first person to file has the obligation of maintaining the lawsuit on behalf of the other family members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, in Florida, a <strong>personal representative of the deceased\u2019s estate is the only party with authority to file a wrongful death lawsuit<\/strong>. In many cases, a personal representative is set out in the deceased person\u2019s will. When that is not the case, a court may appoint a personal representative to handle the claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The duty of filing a wrongful death lawsuit falls to a personal representative, but the <strong>benefits of any recovery go to the family of the deceased<\/strong>. The lawsuit must identify every surviving family member entitled to recover from the wrongful death claim. These family members include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spouses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other blood relatives financially dependent on the deceased<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether or not a blood relative is partly or fully dependent on the deceased person is a question for the court to determine. The rules regarding children also may be complicated at times. Wellington wrongful death lawyers could review your loved one\u2019s case and determine if you are eligible to file a claim on their behalf according to state law and their relation to the deceased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Statute_of_Limitations\"><\/span>Statute of Limitations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/iStock-1396995096-memorial-candles.jpg\" alt=\"Many memorial candles burning on the ground in the night\" class=\"wp-image-8705\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>statute of limitations<\/strong> creates a deadline for plaintiffs to file personal injury lawsuits. These limits are put in place to prevent an unreasonable delay between a wrongful death and the filing of a lawsuit. If a plaintiff tries to file their claim after this deadline expires, the court may dismiss their case and bar them from recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Florida, the statute of limitations on a wrongful death suit is <strong>two years from the date of death<\/strong>, with some exceptions. Wrongful death lawyers in Wellington may be able to assist with ensuring the lawsuit meets all deadlines on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Help_From_a_Wellington_Wrongful_Death_Attorney\"><\/span>Get Help From a Wellington Wrongful Death Attorney<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/kogan-disalvo.jpg\" alt=\"The attorneys at Kogan &amp; DiSalvo in front of their office building\" class=\"wp-image-8027\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The emotional toll of unexpectedly losing a loved one is overwhelming. When you or another family member relied on that loved one financially, the burden is often especially challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our attorneys at Kogan &amp; DiSalvo could help relieve some of these pressures by offering our legal guidance. To seek justice or your deceased family member, and provide for the financial needs of your loved ones, contact Wellington wrongful death lawyers in our office and <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">schedule a free consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our\u00a0<strong>Wellington\u00a0<\/strong>personal injury lawyers handle a variety of cases, including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/wellington-injury\/motorcycle-accident-lawyer\/\">motorcycle accidents<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/wellington-injury\/nursing-home-abuse-lawyer\/\">\u00a0nursing home abuse claims<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/wellington-injury\/pedestrian-accident-lawyer\/\">pedestrian accidents<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/wellington-injury\/truck-accident-lawyer\/\">truck accidents<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/wellington-injury\/bicycle-accident-lawyer\/\">bicycle 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