Miami Wrongful Death Attorneys

Offering Compassionate Counsel During Difficult Times

There is no pain as profound as losing a loved one, especially when their death was directly caused by the careless, reckless, or intentionally wrongful actions of another person. After such a senseless loss, you may be struggling to pay the bills while processing your grief – and you may not even be sure where to turn for help.

At Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen, we know that no amount of money can compensate for your loss. But our experience and knowledge of wrongful death law in Florida can increase your chances of getting the compensation and justice to which you’re entitled. And when we succeed together, we can set important precedents that help prevent other families from experiencing the same kind of wrongful death in the future.

If a wrongful death has touched your family, contact Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen online or call (866) 629-1061 to speak with a Miami wrongful death lawyer today.

When Do I Have a Wrongful Death Claim?

Wrongful death claims allow surviving spouses, siblings, parents, and blood relatives to pursue a lawsuit in the wake of their loved one’s death, independent of any criminal investigations of wrongdoing or negligence. In addition to family members, the representative of the deceased person’s estate may also choose to bring a claim.

Like personal injury lawsuits, a successful wrongful death claim should cover all the financial, physical, emotional losses suffered by the plaintiffs due to another party’s negligence. In Florida, you may have only 22 years to bring a claim for wrongful death.

Damages in a wrongful death claim typically include compensation for:

• Funeral expenses
• Lost financial support and services for dependents
• Medical bills and expenses from care given to the deceased
• Loss of companionship and protection (for spouses of the deceased)
• Physical and emotional pain and suffering
• Loss of parental companionship and guidance (for children of the deceased)

Our Past Wrongful Death Verdicts

$37 million verdict against Florida Power and Light

Our team won a $37 million wrongful death jury verdict against Florida Power and Light on behalf of the family of a teenage girl who died in a car collision in Pinecrest, after an FPL crew cut power to a major intersection to address a minor fire. After FPL crewmembers disconnected power to the traffic signal, our client’s car was hit by another vehicle. The child was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital where she died hours later.

$12.5 million verdict for family of victims in truck accident

We also secured a $12.5 million wrongful death jury verdict on behalf of the family of two young children and their grandfather, who were killed in a collision involving a truck. The trucking company appealed, and the case was settled during the appellate process for $8.5 million.

Do you need to speak with a Miami wrongful death lawyer? Call Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen at (866) 629-1061 for service in South Florida and, in certain instances, across the U.S.