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When Negligence Causes a Death, Families Deserve Answers and Accountability.

Fatal crashes, unsafe property conditions, medical negligence and other preventable events can leave families facing grief, financial loss and difficult legal questions.

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Wrongful Death

Wrongful death claims involve both legal complexity and profound personal loss.

A case may involve liability, estate issues, survivor eligibility, financial support, medical expenses, funeral costs and the loss of companionship or services.

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Fatal Auto Crashes

Car, truck, motorcycle and pedestrian crashes can lead to wrongful death claims.

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Unsafe Property

Dangerous property conditions can cause fatal injuries.

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Medical Negligence

Some deaths may involve preventable medical errors or failures in care.

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Financial Support

Claims may address income and financial support the deceased would have provided.

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Companionship & Services

Florida law may allow certain survivors to pursue losses related to companionship, guidance and services.

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Estate & Survivors

The personal representative and eligible survivors play specific roles under Florida's wrongful death framework.

What Matters Early

The legal process should not add unnecessary confusion to grief.

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Preserve accident, medical and insurance documents.
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Identify the estate's personal representative and immediate family relationships.
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Keep records of funeral, medical and related expenses.
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Liability and survivor eligibility should be reviewed case by case.
Mariela Cano, Esq.
Cano Law Firm

Clear guidance and direct communication when the stakes are high.

Start with the facts you have now. Our team can review the situation, identify what additional information is needed and explain the next step.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about wrongful death matters.

Who files a Florida wrongful death claim?

The personal representative of the deceased person's estate brings the claim on behalf of the estate and eligible survivors.

Who may qualify as a survivor?

Depending on the circumstances, survivors can include a spouse, children, parents and certain dependent relatives.

What damages may be involved?

Potential damages can include funeral and burial expenses, medical expenses before death, lost financial support, loss of services and certain survivor losses.

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