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Venice Florida, Wrongful Death Lawyer

Wrongful death lawyer in Venice, Florida

Losing someone you love because another person or company was careless is one of the hardest things a family can experience. No amount of money can replace a spouse, child, parent, or other close family member. But a
wrongful death
claim is one of the few tools the law gives your family to seek accountability and to protect your financial future after a preventable loss.
I handle
wrongful death
cases in Venice, Florida. When your family is dealing with shock, grief, and sudden financial pressure, my role is to step in, investigate what happened, explain your options in plain language, and pursue the full compensation Florida law allows. You should not have to carry the cost of someone else’s
negligence
on top of your grief.

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From rear-end wrecks to serious highway collisions in Venice, Florida, David Harris Law can manage every aspect of your car accident injury claim.

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Commercial Vehicle Accident

If a commercial vehicle crash in Venice, Florida has left you injured, David Harris Law can untangle the web of companies and insurers involved in your claim.

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Distracted Driving Accidents

When a distracted driver injures you in Venice, Florida, David Harris Law can secure phone records, witnesses and experts to prove what really happened.

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What is “wrongful death” under Florida law?

In Florida, a
wrongful death
case arises when a person dies because of the “wrongful act,
negligence
, de
fault
, or breach of contract or warranty” of another person or entity.
A simple way to think about it:
  • If your loved one could have brought a
    personal injury
    claim had they survived
  • And their injuries were caused by someone else’s wrongful conduct
  • Then their estate and surviving family members may have a
    wrongful death
    case
The same basic elements that apply in a
personal injury
case apply in a
wrongful death
case in Venice, FL:
  • The at-
    fault
    party owed your loved one a duty of care
  • They breached that duty (by careless driving, driving distracted, ignoring safety rules, etc.)
  • That breach directly caused your loved one’s death
  • Your family and your loved one’s estate suffered real losses as a result
A
wrongful death
claim is a civil case. It is separate from any criminal charges, such as DUI manslaughter or homicide. Even if the at-
fault
party is never arrested or convicted, your family can still pursue a
wrongful death
case in civil court.

Common causes of wrongful death cases I handle in Venice, FL

Wrongful death
can occur in many different situations. Some of the most common scenarios include:
  • Car accidents
    Fatal crashes caused by speeding, distracted driving, drunk driving, failing to yield, or running red lights and stop signs.
  • Truck accidents
    Collisions involving commercial trucks, delivery vehicles, and other large vehicles that cause catastrophic harm to people in smaller cars.
  • Motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian crashes
    Riders and pedestrians are exposed and vulnerable. When drivers are careless, the injuries are often fatal.
  • Boating and water-related incidents
    Fatal injuries on boats, jet skis, or other watercraft due to impaired operation, rule violations, or unsafe conditions.
  • Construction and workplace accidents
    Falls from height, equipment failures, and unsafe work practices that lead to fatal injuries on job sites or in industrial settings.
  • Medical negligence
    Misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, medication errors, or failures to monitor that result in a preventable death.
  • Dangerous or defective products
    Fault
    y vehicle components, unsafe consumer products, or defective medical devices that cause or contribute to a fatal incident.
Whatever the cause, if your loved one’s death in Venice, Florida traces back to someone else’s wrongful conduct, my job is to identify the responsible party and hold them accountable.

Who actually files a wrongful death case in Florida?

Florida has a specific structure for who can bring a
wrongful death
case and how it must be filed. Under the Florida
Wrongful Death
Act:
  • A personal representative of your loved one’s estate must file the lawsuit
  • The personal representative files one case on behalf of:
    • The estate itself, and
    • All eligible survivors
The personal representative is usually named in your loved one’s will or estate plan. If there is no will, a court can appoint a personal representative. In many families this is a spouse, adult child, or parent.
Eligible survivors who may receive
damages
in a Florida
wrongful death
case typically include:
  • A surviving spouse
  • Children (minor children, and in some circumstances adult children)
  • Parents of the deceased
  • Certain blood relatives and adoptive siblings who depended on the deceased for support or services
Part of my role is to make sure all potential survivors and estate interests are properly identified and included, so the claim is filed correctly and everyone’s rights are protected.

Wrongful death vs. survival claims in Florida

You may hear two different terms:
  • Wrongful death claim
    Focuses on the losses suffered by the survivors – such as lost support, lost companionship, and mental pain and suffering.
  • Survival action
    Focuses on
    damages
    that your loved one suffered before death – such as medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering from the time of injury until death. These
    damages
    are recovered by the estate.
In Florida, both types of
damages
are handled together through the personal representative in a single
wrongful death
lawsuit, but it is helpful to understand that the law is compensating both:
  • What your loved one went through
  • And what your family will face going forward
I will look at your situation to determine which categories of
damages
apply and how to present them clearly.

Damages available in a Florida wrongful death case

Florida law describes, in detail, the categories of
damages
that can be recovered by survivors and by the estate.
In a typical Venice, Florida
wrongful death
case,
damages
may include:

Damages for survivors

  • Loss of support and services
    The value of the financial support and household services your loved one provided, from the date of injury and into the future.
  • Loss of companionship and protection
    The emotional and relational loss for a surviving spouse.
  • Parental companionship, instruction, and guidance
    The loss suffered by minor children, and in some situations adult children, when a parent is wrongfully taken.
  • Mental pain and suffering
    Emotional anguish experienced by survivors, including parents of a deceased minor child and, in certain circumstances, parents of an adult child.
  • Reimbursement of medical or funeral expenses
    Medical or funeral bills that a survivor personally paid because of the fatal injury.

Damages for the estate

The personal representative can also pursue
damages
on behalf of the estate, such as:
  • Loss of earnings from the date of injury to the date of death
  • Loss of the prospective net accumulations the estate would have received if your loved one had lived (in certain cases)
  • Medical and funeral expenses paid directly by the estate
Every family is different. When I evaluate a
wrongful death
case in Venice, FL, I take time to understand not just the numbers on paper, but how this loss has changed your day to day life and long term plans. That story matters when we negotiate with insurers or present your case in court.

What you must prove in a wrongful death case

To recover compensation, we must show that the at-
fault
party is legally responsible. In a
negligence
-based
wrongful death
case, that typically means proving:
  1. Duty of care
    The defendant owed your loved one a duty to act with reasonable care (for example, to follow traffic laws, maintain safe premises, or provide competent medical care).
  2. Breach of duty
    The defendant failed to meet that standard (for example, by driving drunk, ignoring hazards, or violating safety rules).
  3. Causation
    That breach directly and foreseeably caused the fatal injuries.
  4. Damages
    Your loved one and your family suffered actual losses as a result.
My job is to gather the evidence that supports each of these elements, including
accident report
s, witness statements, photos and video, corporate or medical records, expert opinions, and financial documentation, and assemble them into a clear, compelling case.

Florida’s statute of limitations for wrongful death

There is a strict time limit on how long your family has to file a
wrongful death
lawsuit in Florida.
  • In most cases, the
    statute of limitations
    for
    wrongful death
    in Florida is currently two years from the date of death.
If a case is filed after the deadline, the court can bar the claim completely, regardless of how strong the underlying facts are. There can be limited exceptions in special circumstances, but the safest approach is to talk with a
wrongful death
attorney as soon as you are able, so we can evaluate timing and preserve your rights.
If the at-
fault
party is a government entity, there are additional notice requirements and deadlines that may apply.

Why work with a wrongful death lawyer in Venice, FL?

When a loved one dies unexpectedly, you are not just dealing with grief. You may be facing:
  • Immediate loss of income or benefits
  • Medical and funeral expenses
  • Mortgage, rent, and household bills that still need to be paid
  • Children or dependents who are suddenly without a parent or provider
  • A future that looks completely different from what you expected
On top of that, insurance companies and defense lawyers will move quickly to protect themselves. They may try to minimize your loved one’s life, blame them for what happened, or push for a quick, low settlement before you understand the full value of your case.
As your lawyer, I:
  • Investigate what happened and identify every responsible party
  • Explain Florida’s
    wrongful death
    laws and how they apply to your situation
  • Work with experts, when needed, to value financial and non financial losses
  • Handle all communication with insurers and opposing counsel
  • Negotiate for a settlement that reflects the real impact of your loss
  • File suit and take your case to court when necessary to pursue justice
You should not have to battle insurance companies while you are grieving. My goal is to take that burden off your shoulders while keeping you informed and in control of major decisions.

Talk with me about a wrongful death case in Venice, Florida

If you have lost a loved one because of someone else’s
negligence
or wrongful act in Venice, FL, I am truly sorry you are going through this. Nothing can make this easy, but you do not have to navigate the legal and financial side alone.
I offer free consultations for families considering a
wrongful death
claim. We can talk about what happened, who may be responsible, what
damages
may be available under Florida law, and what steps make sense for your family right now.
When you are ready to discuss a potential
wrongful death
case in Venice, Florida, contact David Harris Law and ask to speak with me, David Harris. I will listen, answer your questions, and give you a straightforward assessment of how I may be able to help.