Wrongful Death Lawyer Florida | Juan Cordero Lawyers
Wrongful Death Lawyer
Wrongful Death Lawyer Florida
When negligence takes a life, families deserve justice. We fight tirelessly on behalf of those left behind.
Fighting for Families Who Have Lost Everything
Losing a loved one is one of the most devastating experiences a family can endure. When that loss is caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions of another person or entity, the pain is compounded by a profound sense of injustice.
Florida's Wrongful Death Act allows surviving family members to seek compensation for their losses. Our attorneys have extensive experience handling wrongful death cases arising from car accidents, negligent security, drownings, medical malpractice, and more.
We have recovered millions of dollars for wrongful death families, including a $7 Million settlement for a retention pond drowning and a $4 Million settlement for a mobile home fire.
We handle these cases with the utmost sensitivity and compassion while aggressively pursuing the justice your family deserves.
Damages We Pursue
- Medical expenses prior to death
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Lost future income and benefits
- Loss of companionship and support
- Pain and suffering of the deceased
- Mental anguish of surviving family members
- Loss of parental guidance for minor children
- Loss of household services
Florida Filing Deadline
- 2 years from the date of death to file suit (§95.11(4)(d))
- Missing this deadline permanently bars your family's claim
- Evidence must be preserved immediately — surveillance footage is often deleted within days
- Medical malpractice wrongful death: 2-year discovery rule applies
Call 305.525.8957 immediately — do not wait.
Who Can File in Florida
- Personal representative of the estate (required filer)
- Surviving spouse
- Minor and adult children
- Parents (if no surviving spouse or children)
- Blood relatives who were financially dependent on the deceased
$7 Million
Retention Pond Drowning — P v Mobile Home Park
$5 Million
Wrongful Death Negligent Security — Pensacola Condo Complex
$4 Million
Mobile Home Fire — Jane Doe v Mobile Home Park
$4 Million
Truck Pedestrian Wrongful Death
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Florida Wrongful Death Law Explained
Florida's Wrongful Death Act (§768.16–768.26) governs who can sue, what can be recovered, and how long you have to act.
2-Year Statute of Limitations
Under Florida Statute §95.11(4)(d), wrongful death claims must be filed within 2 years of the date of death. This deadline is strictly enforced. Unlike personal injury claims, there is no discovery rule extension — the clock starts on the date of death, not when you learned the cause.
Estate Must File
Florida requires the personal representative of the estate to file the lawsuit — not individual family members directly. If no estate has been opened, one must be established through probate court. We coordinate this process so your family can focus on healing while we handle the legal work.
Comparative Fault
Florida uses a modified comparative fault system (as of 2023). If the deceased was more than 50% at fault, the family cannot recover. If the deceased was partially at fault but under 50%, damages are reduced proportionally. We build the strongest possible case to minimize any fault attributed to your loved one.
How a Florida Wrongful Death Claim Works
From your first call to final resolution, here is what to expect when Juan Cordero Lawyers handles your family's case.
Free Case Evaluation
We review the circumstances of your loved one's death at no cost. We identify all potentially liable parties — individuals, companies, property owners, or government entities.
Appointing a Personal Representative
Florida law requires the lawsuit to be filed by the personal representative of the estate. If one has not been appointed, we help coordinate with a probate attorney to establish the estate.
Investigation & Evidence Preservation
We immediately secure accident reports, surveillance footage, medical records, and witness statements before evidence is lost or destroyed. Time is critical.
Filing Suit & Discovery
We file the wrongful death lawsuit and conduct thorough discovery — depositions, expert witnesses, accident reconstruction, and financial analysis of lost future earnings.
Settlement or Trial
We negotiate aggressively for full and fair compensation. If the defense refuses to settle fairly, we take your case to trial. We have recovered millions for wrongful death families throughout Florida.
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Watch: Florida Wrongful Death Law Explained
Attorney Juan Cordero explains who can file a wrongful death claim in Florida, what damages are recoverable, and the 2-year deadline.
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