Wrongful Death

A wrongful death can devastate a family.  Whatever the cause, the effects are acute – emotional pain, financial hardship, medical bills and the feeling of helplessness.  We know, because for over 20 years we have stood at our clients’ side and helped them deal with these issues.

Sadly, wrongful deaths occur more than they should. In 2009, 245 Floridians died in workplace-related accidents.  Each day, almost 300 of our fellow citizens are killed by preventable medical errors.  Over 12,000 children die each year in this country from accidental injuries.

We realize that no amount of money can compensate for the loss of a loved one.  The legal system cannot replace what is lost when a loved one dies.  What it can do is make sure that those left behind are cared for, and that those responsible for a wrongful death are held to account.  We also know from experience that the filing of a wrongful death claim can bring about changes that prevent future deaths and injuries.

For over 20 years, the Florida wrongful death attorneys of Grossman Roth, P.A., have provided legal representation to numerous individuals and families affected by the death of a loved one.  As trial lawyers representing clients in state and federal courts in Florida and around the United States, we have tried or settled thousands of personal injury cases, helping those who have suffered serious personal injury receive the just compensation to which they are entitled.  The firm has an unrivaled record of favorable verdicts and multi-million dollar settlements for clients, offering a full range of legal services for their unique needs.   These include:

• A $37 million jury verdict against Florida Power and Light on behalf of the family of a teenage girl who died in a car accident in Pinecrest after an FPL crew cut power to a major intersection after a minor lawn fire.  After an FPL crewmembers disconnected power to the wire that supplied the traffic signal, our client’s car was hit by another vehicle.  She was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital where she died hours later.

• A $12.5 million jury verdict on behalf of the family of two young children and their grandfather, who were killed in an accident involving a truck.  The trucking company appealed, and the case was settled during the appellate process for $8.5 million.

• A $10 million settlement for the family of our client, who was killed when a transport truck failed to stop and crashed into his car.

• A $2.75 million judgment against the City of Miami for improperly restraining an autistic young man, leading to his death.

• A $2 million settlement on behalf of the family of a Broward Sheriff’s Office Detective who was killed by a suspect during a raid of the suspect’s home.

If a wrongful death has touched your family, contact the Florida wrongful death attorneys of Grossman Roth, P.A., today by calling 1-888-296-1681 for a free evaluation of your case.  Or, you can fill out the contact form  on our website, and someone will contact you.