Who Can Sue for Wrongful Death in Florida?
When someone dies as the result of another party’s negligence, their family may sue for wrongful death in Florida. This can help them receive compensation.
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What Is a Personal Representative?
At St Petersburg personal injury attorneys, McQuade and Douglas we oftentimes at cases involving a wrongful death, a wrongful death is when someone is killed by the negligence of another.
What is a Florida Wrongful Death Claim?
In Florida, Wrongful Death claims are governed by Florida Statutes §768.16 – §768.26. These sections collectively are called the “Florida Wrongful Death Act.”
What Happens If a Loved One Passes Away or Is Killed by the Wrongful Act of Another?
If anyone you know has been a victim of wrongful death, please contact contact us at St Petersburg Personal Injury Attorneys McQuaid & Douglas.
Florida Court Decides Ownership of Car After Accident with Bicycle Causing Death
After an accident, the at-fault driver and/or the owner of the car constantly try to cover their tracks in order to avoid liability.
4 Common Cases of Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one is never easy, no matter the situation. Yet, losing a loved one before their time has come due to the negligence of another person can feel all the more painful. Wrongful death is a common type of lawsuit for situations in which someone was fatally injured as a result of another person’s poor decisions. Many people aren’t sure of what constitutes a wrongful death, so here are a few common scenarios. Car accident There are many instances in which a car accident could lead to the death of a loved one. Driving, in itself, is an inherently dangerous [...]
Auto Accident Fatalities are on the Rise
America is facing an unsettling statistic, accident fatalities behind the wheel of a car at an all-time high over the past decade. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released its latest report indicating car accidents killed 37,461 people in 2016, which is up 5.6% from 2015. This is part of a dire trend which has seen fatalities increase every year since the all-time low of 32,744 in 2014. How could this be though? Vehicle safety features are better than ever and self-driving cars have begun to hit the roadways, so one would think that the stat would be [...]
Sean K. McQuaid Recognized as Florida Legal Elite 2016
Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. one of Tampa Bay’s oldest and prestigious law firms today announced Sean K. McQuaid was recently recognized in the 2016 edition of Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite™. The list of honorees, published in the July issue of Florida Trend magazine, includes attorneys in private practice as well as top government and non-profit attorneys. Florida Legal Elite nominations come from actively practicing Florida attorneys who are asked to name the attorneys that they hold in highest regard as professionals – lawyers with whom they have personally worked and would recommend to others. Sean McQuaid joined [...]