West Palm Beach Wrongful Death Lawyers
Wrongful Death
Serving Clients in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Martin, St. Lucie, Jupiter, Broward Counties and throughout South Florida since 1992
Wrongful death, defined as one caused by irresponsible conduct or negligent act of another person, falls within the scope of personal injury law. Regardless of the cause, the death of a family member is devastating. When life loss is sudden, unexpected and unjust, one's grief is intensified.
If you are a family member of a wrongful death victim, you may have the right to seek compensation for your loss and suffering. Florida Statute defines "Survivors," entitled to bring claims, as follows:
768.18 Definitions: 'Survivors' means the decedent's spouse, children, parents, and when partly or wholly dependent on the decedent for support or services, any blood relatives and adoptive brothers and sisters. It includes the child born out of wedlock of a mother, but not the child born out of wedlock of the father unless the father has recognized a responsibility for the child's support.”
At the Palm Beach County Law Office of Michael J. Overbeck, protecting your rights and seeking justice for your family is an integral part of our personal injury practice.
A host of circumstances may result in a wrongful death claim, such as:
- Car, truck, motorcycle, boating, construction, or aviation accidents
- Defective products
- Negligent security
- Pharmaceutical negligence
- Nursing home abuse & neglect
- Medical errors
If your family member has been killed from the fault of another, retaining legal counsel as early as possible not only allows for prompt investigation and thorough preparation of your claim, but improves your chances of recovering full and fair compensation. What is important is Florida law limits the time you have to file a lawsuit to two years. Failure to take action within the time limit bars you from making a claim, even if you have valid grounds.
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If you or a loved one were injured due to someone else’s negligence, you need someone committed to fighting for your rights and just compensation. For outstanding representation in a personal injury case, fill the contact us form or call the Law Office of Michael J. Overbeck at 1-866-720-6679 to arrange a no cost, no obligation initial consultation.
How We Have Helped Some of Our Clients
Confidential Settlement - Wrongful death
Ken and Susan traveled to South Florida for their honeymoon. While driving a Chrysler Sebring convertible on scenic Ocean Drive in Boca Raton, a pick-up truck crossed the centerline and crashed into the couple's car. The accident killed Ken and injured Susan. Attorney Michael J. Overbeck successfully negotiated a large confidential settlement on behalf of Susan and Ken's children against the pick-up truck driver and the car manufacturer.
$1,100,000 Verdict - Wrongful death
Another driver struck and killed Milos, while he was riding his motorcycle on I-95. Attorney Michael J. Overbeck helped the decedent's wife and children obtain a large verdict in a jury trial.
