Leesburg Wrongful Death

In Leesburg, wrongful death is defined as any instance where death occurs “due to the wrongful act, negligence, default, or breach of contract or warranty of a person or persons.” Wrongful death cases are often the hardest on family and friends of a loved one, as there is a sense of anger and a feeling of helplessness.

There are many types of wrongful death cases, ranging from work incidents to drunken driving accidents to medical malpractice. Almost any death caused by the negligence or recklessness of the other party is a wrongful death case. The negligence is not limited to a single person, but could also include a group, business, institution, or company.

Wrongful Death Statistics

• There are more than 98,000 wrongful death cases in the United States each year.
• Medical malpractice sees the highest number of wrongful death cases. Each year there are more than 7,000 due to medical errors.
• More than 40% of the more than 30,000 vehicle accidents in the United States are a result of driving while intoxicated.
• There are about 6,000 deaths as a result of workplace incidents each year. These include exposure to harmful substances, falls, violent acts, contact with equipment, and traffic accidents.
• About 20,000 fatalities are the result of slip and fall, caused by slippery surfaces and obstructions.

In Leesburg, wrongful death is unfortunately not uncommon. The city’s proximity to Orlando puts it on a popular driving route for tourists, who are not used to driving in the area and often cause pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle accidents. Medical malpractice is also an issue. In Florida, 90% of all lawsuits involving medical malpractice involve wrongful death caused by negligence.

In Leesburg, wrongful death cases include:

Though nothing can replace a loved one, financial compensation can ease the burden of medical costs, and also vindicate the victim’s memory. When you take a Leesburg wrongful death suit to court, a judge (or sometimes jury) will decide the quantity of your damages. They’ll look at how much money was lost, taking into account medical costs, funeral costs, income support, inheritance, and more.

When you file a wrongful death claim, you could be compensated for:

• Medical bills
• Funeral expenses
• Loss of wages that your family could have expected to receive from the deceased
• Loss of inheritance
• Loss of companionship and protection
• Loss of parental companionship, guidance, and instruction
• Psychological anguish
• Pain and suffering

Proving that negligence or recklessness was the cause of death can be difficult. Often, there could be several reasons for an accident, and proving that it could have been prevented if the other party had done something different can be hard. Though it seems straightforward, hospitals and other medical facilities, as well as companies with defective products, usually have large legal teams on their side. They will not be willing to pay without a fight. That’s why you need a Leesburg wrongful death attorney on your side.

An attorney will work to get you a settlement in several different ways. The attorney can either negotiate directly with the other party’s insurance company, or can take the case to court. Here, you will need to prove negligence, and your attorney will gather facts, witnesses, and other information to present a case and make sure you are fairly compensated and justice is served.

Law Offices of James O. Cunningham, P.A.

When you’re coping with the death of a loved one, the last thing you want to do is deal with insurance companies or fight with attorneys. Let the Law Offices of James O. Cunningham, P.A. handle that for you.

Attorney Cunningham has more than 30 years of experience working with the families of Leesburg wrongful death victims. He has dedicated more than three decades of his life to making sure families get the compensation and peace of mind they deserve, gaining millions of dollars for hundreds of families. He works in the most efficient way, to keep the process from dragging out and becoming even more painful.

During your free consultation, attorney Cunningham will go over your case, help you determine if it was wrongful death, and put together a plan for gathering evidence. He will help you understand if the case can be settled with the other party’s insurance company, or if you’ll have to go to court. If you do have to file a lawsuit and take the case to court, he will build your case and be with you every step of the way.

If a loved one has been killed and you believe the cause was wrongful death, call 877-FL-INJURY (877-354-6587) today for a free consultation.