Wrongful Death

Accidents which lead to the loss of a loved one require compassionate, aggressive legal representation.

Tampa Bay's Wrongful Death Attorney.
Local Experience That Makes a Difference.

We represent families affected by the wrongful death of a loved one, pursuing compensation for emotional suffering, lost support, medical/funeral expenses, etc.

Common Types of Cases

  • Fatal car or truck accidents
  • Medical malpractice fatalities
  • Workplace fatal injuries
  • Product liability deaths
  • Premises liability deaths

What the legal process looks like for
wrongful death cases

We investigate the accident, acting quickly to preserve evidence and obtain witness statements, calculate economic and non-economic damages, work with life-care planners and economists, and pursue wrongful death claims to get compensation for surviving family members.

We provide compassionate guidance while aggressively pursuing justice and financial security for your family.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can file a wrongful death claim in Florida?

The personal representative of the estate on behalf of survivors.

A spouse, children, parents, blood relatives or adoptive siblings (only when they were partly or wholly dependent on the decedent for support or services), and the decedent’s estate.

Depends on what the relationship was to the deceased. Some of the different categories include: the value of lost support and services, future loss of support and services, medical and funeral expenses, loss of the decedent’s companionship and protection, mental pain and suffering from the date of the injury through your life expectancy, lost parental companionship, instruction, and guidance.

Call attorney Jacob Gordon now at (813) 547–4707 or fill out the inquiry form for a free consultation to discuss further.