Wrongful Death Lawyer
Losing someone you love is devastating. We take on the investigation, the insurers, and the court process, with care, so your family can focus on healing.
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Florida wrongful death claims explained
Under Florida law, the estate’s personal representative files on behalf of survivors to seek compensation after a fatal crash, fall, or other negligence. RAM Law & Title, PLLC handles the investigation, insurance coordination, and litigation so your family can focus on healing. For related estate steps during administration, see probate and estate.
Who can recover, and what damages are available
Depending on the relationship, survivors may recover lost support and services, loss of companionship, and mental pain and suffering; the estate may recover medical and funeral expenses and lost earnings. We quantify both economic and human losses with experts so insurers and juries understand the full impact on your family.
How we investigate and prove liability
We secure police and medical reports, interview witnesses, preserve scene and camera evidence, analyze black-box/telematics data, and retain reconstruction and economic experts. When businesses or manufacturers share fault, we pursue each responsible party. If the loss followed a collision, compare our approach in car accidents or truck accidents.
Timelines and strategic decisions
Florida generally allows two years from the date of death to file, but early action preserves critical evidence and increases leverage. We advise on demand letters, mediation, and, when needed, filing suit in Miami-Dade to move the case forward without delay.
Compassionate, trial-ready representation
We combine clear communication with courtroom strength, keeping you informed, answering hard questions, and preparing as if the case will be tried. Our goal is accountability and a result that honors your loved one’s life and supports your family’s future.
Common questions
Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit in Florida?
The estate’s personal representative files on behalf of the survivors, such as a spouse, children, parents, and others who depended on the person who died. We help open the estate and bring the claim.
What compensation is available in a wrongful death case?
Survivors may recover lost support and services, companionship, and mental pain and suffering in certain relationships, plus funeral and medical expenses; the estate may recover lost earnings and other damages. We quantify both the economic and the human losses.
How long do I have to bring a wrongful death claim?
Generally two years from the date of death in Florida. We act quickly to preserve evidence and stay ahead of the deadline.
Do criminal charges affect a civil wrongful death case?
No. A civil claim proceeds on its own and carries a lower burden of proof. We coordinate around any criminal case to protect your civil recovery.
What if multiple parties share fault?
We identify everyone at fault, whether drivers, businesses, or product manufacturers, and pursue each for their share, using experts to reconstruct what happened and reach every available policy.
Rooted in Coral Gables.
We were born and built here. We take cases throughout Florida, with our primary focus on South Florida and the Keys. From Miracle Mile to the Biltmore, you get a local team that knows these streets, these courts, and these neighborhoods.
- Coral Gables
- Miami-Dade
- Broward
- Palm Beach
- The Florida Keys
- All of Florida
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