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The Villages Wrongful Death Lawyers

The Villages personal injury attorney James O. Cunningham is a compassionate legal advisor who helps families through a devastating tragedy, the death of a family member due to the negligent action of another. After 30 years of representing families as a wrongful death lawyer, he knows more than most about how the unforeseen and sudden loss can cripple a family, making it seemingly impossible to move forward. If you lost a treasured member of your family and wonder if negligence was involved, Mr. Cunningham will sit down with you and your family to sort out your questions and assess any legal options.

What Is a Wrongful Death Claim?

Personal injury is a legal term for an injury to the mind, body or emotions. A personal injury claim usually occurs because of an accidental or intentional negligent act on the part of another. This includes fatalities, known as wrongful deaths. Under the Florida Wrongful Death Act, the decedent’s personal representative can pursue a wrongful death claim on behalf of estate and eligible family members to recover compensation for having to live without the decedent. While money can’t bring your loved one back, it can cover the current and future income he or she would have brought to the family, as well as providing present cash value for the emotional loss suffered. Emotional loss includes intangible items like mental pain and suffering, the loss of companionship and the loss of guidance.

Filing a Wrongful Death Suit in Marion-Sumter Counties

If you think your family may have a wrongful death claim in Marion County, you should not wait to consult a wrongful death law firm in The Villages. You have two years from the date of your loss to file a lawsuit. If you are late on filing the claim, you forfeit your right to make the claim. Depending on the circumstances, it can take time for your legal counsel to investigate all necessary aspects of the claim and to gather any evidence. There are exceptions, of course, but your wrongful death lawyer will advise you of this.

While the personal representative of the estate of the victim is the one who will bring the claim on behalf of the estate, family members are also included in the claim. Generally, family members entitled to compensation are the lineal descendants of the victim. Given priority in the line of descent is the spouse and children, or parents in the event the victim is a minor child. If the decedent is without immediate family, then siblings, grandchildren, aunts and uncles and relatives who were financially dependent upon the decedent may be entitled to compensation.

The Villages Wrongful Death Lawyer

The Law Offices of James O. Cunningham, P.A., is a Florida wrongful death law firm in The Villages that you can trust. The doors have been open to personal injury victims since 1977. The firm has a solid reputation of integrity and client satisfaction. James O. Cunningham, The Villages personal injury attorney, will tend to your legal needs so that you and your family can focus on healing. To speak with Mr. Cunningham, call his law firm in The Villages at 352-419-0825. He also has satellite offices throughout Central Florida for the convenience of his clients.

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  • 5 StarsI would most definitely recommend James Cunningham for a Personal Injury Attorney

    We interviewed 3 different lawyers before we chose Mr. Cunningham. We are glad we did. I felt besides helping us with the needed funeral expenses for my father, he was honest, upfront, and of the highest ethics.

    - Jay, a Wrongful Death client