Treasure Coast Wrongful Death Attorney
We Are Very Sorry If You Have Lost A Loved One Due To The Accidental Or Intentional Carelessness Or Negligence Of Another Person. Are You Looking For A Treasure Coast Wrongful Death Attorney To Aggressively Represent You Or Your Family To Help Prevent A Similar Incident From Happening To Another? While It Cannot Bring Them Back, You Should Be Compensated For Your Loss.
We Know We’re Not The Only Injury Lawyers in Florida, And We Know That You May Be Searching For The Right Attorney To Help You. You’ve Probably Noticed They All Have Similar Sounding Names & Say The Same Things. So, Who Do You Call? How Many Have Worked For The Insurance Companies – Know Their Strategies And How To Counter Them? We Have. We’ve Taken Hundreds Of Injury Cases To Trial, Probably Just Like Yours. The Insurance Companies Know Us For Our Willingness To Go To Trial. You May Have Heard About Us From Our Reputation. Even If You Haven’t, Tell Us What Happened. See How We Can Get Your Life Back To As Normal As Possible.
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Why Choose Smith & Vanture for Your Wrongful Death Case?
- Highly Reviewed & Rated – 5/5 Star Excellent rating on respected legal site AVVO. See some of our client reviews below.
- Accidents Don’t Wait for Business Hours – Neither do the right lawyers. We’re available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Decades of Recoveries – In our decades of experience, we’ve recovered Millions for our clients.
- FREE Case Evaluation – You owe us nothing unless we win your case. This way, you can focus on recovery, NOT the bill.
- Highly Responsive – When you call us, you get us.
- Fighting For You, In and Out of Court – Our goal is to settle in your favor, but Insurance companies know us for our willingness to take your case to trial.
- Extensive Trial Experience – We’ve tried Hundreds of cases, and with our prior experience representing Insurance companies, we know their strategies and how to fight back.
- Personalized Attention – We understand and respect that everyone’s needs are unique. We treat you with the attention you deserve.
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Should I Hire A Lawyer for My Wrongful Death Case?
Maybe you are the type of person who is hesitant to sue anyone. Still, you could be experiencing pain, suffering, and discomfort, dealing with piles of unexpected medical bills, time off work, and being confused about how to move forward. There are a lot of moving parts to an injury case, both legal and non-legal related. That’s what we’re here for, so you don’t have to deal with them.
Shouldn’t someone pay for what happened? Having a Wrongful Death attorney is, unfortunately, a reality for ensuring you get the best representation for you, your loved one, and your case.
The unexpected death of a loved one is a difficult burden for the family and friends left behind. It becomes even heavier if that death could have been avoided. If it turns out that the death of a person could have been avoided because it was caused by the negligence of another person or party, then a wrongful death suit can be filed by an experienced Florida wrongful death lawyer from our firm.
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What Our Clients Are Saying
Easy peasy experience with Heather. Very professional,efficient and delivered what she promised 👏I sat back and they took care of everything.If I should ever need an attorney in the future I will definitely use their services. I highly recommend this law firm.💯💯
I had a situation i needed to solve and it was a puzzle, until i spoke to Ms. Heather DiSalvo. Everything she promised was perfectly done. I felt very comfortable and secure having Ms Heather handling my case.
I am very pleased and i would recommend her services to anybody who needs it.
Thank you Ms. Heather.
I am very satisfied with the service and professionalism I received. Heather handled my case from start to finish and kept me informed along the way. I highly recommend Smith & Vanture and will use them again if needed.
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Brian and his assistant Dawn were very thorough and got my case settled in a few months. I highly recommend him. Thanks, Brian and Dawn.
-Steve
I could not have chosen better.
Brian Smith and the Law Firm of Smith and Vanture have been my go to attorney for a second time now. I first called on Brian because I knew of his reputation and I trusted in his ability to represent me and make sure I was taken care of. He treated me like a member of his team and always made himself available no matter what. I was so impressed with Brian Smith and everyone at his firm that when I needed to consult an attorney again, I had no hesitation in calling on him again. If anyone asks who I recommend, I can quickly and proudly respond by saying, “The Firm of Smith and Vanture”.
-Betty
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What to do if you’ve been injured in an accident:
- Report your accident to the appropriate authorities ASAP. Ensure Authorities are contacted and document the scene. Get medical treatment for any injuries you have sustained; don’t “shake it off.” Some injuries, like traumatic brain injuries or internal injuries, can have delayed symptoms. The sooner you can receive medical attention, the better for your health and your case.
- Collect as much information as possible. You or someone you trust should attempt to get information from any involved parties. Important information can be the names of all parties involved and any eyewitnesses. If you were in a car crash, get the other driver’s insurance information too.
- Take photographs. Photograph the scene, your injuries, the causing factors of the accident, and anything you think may be relevant. If you were injured on someone’s property due to a dangerous condition, take photos of the dangerous condition.
- Get copies of all relevant documents. This can include police reports, incident reports, medical documents, and communications with insurance companies.
The more information you have about your case, the stronger your claim will be. Don’t neglect your own injuries if you were involved in the accident as well. If you were injured due to another’s carelessness, contact Smith & Vanture to learn more about filing a claim.
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What is Wrongful Death?
The legal definition of wrongful death is the death of a person due to the reckless, negligent, or even deliberate act of a person or entity. Such a case has four considerations:
- The death of a human being
- The death was caused by a person, group of people, organization, or other entity through negligent, reckless, or intentional actions or omissions
- The surviving family of the deceased must demonstrate financial suffering caused by the unexpected death of the deceased
- The family must appoint a personal representative of the estate of the deceased
In other words, a wrongful death is when what would have been a personal injury leads to a person’s death instead. A personal injury is an injury caused by another person’s negligence. Some examples include car accidents, slip and fall accidents, medical malpractice, intentional killings, aviation accidents, deaths due to defective products, dog bites, and many others. If they, or other types of personal injuries, lead to someone’s death, then a wrongful death suit can be filed. A wrongful death suit can also be filed if the victim’s death resulted from intentional misconduct. In such cases, the perpetrator may also face criminal charges related to the death, but a wrongful death suit is separate and different.
Types of Damages in Florida Wrongful Death Cases
Three types of wrongful death damages can be awarded to survivors of a wrongful death victim. These are economic, non-economic, and punitive damages. Smith & Vanture will evaluate your case to help you fight for what is right.
Determining the Damages in a Wrongful Death Case
There are a lot of factors that are taken into account when determining the damages in a wrongful death case. They include the following:
- The Decedent’s Age – The family of a younger person with more earning potential might get a bigger payout than the family of someone closer to retirement age.
- The Character of the Decedent – If the decedent spent their money responsibly, then their family will usually receive a more significant damage award than someone who was more irresponsible.
- The Decedent’s Life Expectancy – The family of someone in good health and who took care of themself is likely to get more than the family of someone in poor health or with a serious medical condition.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Any of the survivors of the decedent (the person who died) can sue, but a representative on their behalf must file the suit. That representative is generally the executor of the decedent’s estate. In Florida, the people on whose behalf the representative can file a suit include the following:
- The spouse of the decedent
- The children of the decedent
- The parents of the decedent
Siblings of the decedent and their extended family can file a claim if they were named as the personal representative or guardian of the estate.
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What To Do Now
We welcome your questions and want to understand your situation to help you move forward and get the best representation for you and your loved one. Call our office at (561) 684-6330(561) 684-6330 with questions and a description of your situation to see if we can assist or to schedule a consultation. Or you may simply fill out the form above on this page. Your form will be directly emailed to our office, and you can expect a reply within one business day and often within hours of the same day. All information you share is confidential.
What To Do Now
We welcome your questions and want to understand your situation to help you move forward and get the best representation for you and your loved one. Call our office at (561) 684-6330 with questions and a description of your situation to see if we can assist or to schedule a consultation. Or you may simply fill out the form above on this page. Your form will be directly emailed to our office, and you can expect a reply within one business day and often within hours of the same day. All information you share is confidential.
We welcome your questions and want to understand your situation to help you move forward and get the best representation for you and your loved one. Call our office at (561) 684-6330 with questions and a description of your situation to see if we can assist or to schedule a consultation. Or you may simply fill out the form above on this page. Your form will be directly emailed to our office, and you can expect a reply within one business day and often within hours of the same day. All information you share is confidential.