West Palm Beach Wrongful Death Attorney

Losing a loved one to someone else’s negligence changes everything. The grief feels endless. The bills keep arriving. Insurance adjusters call before the funeral ends.

You did not choose this fight. The driver who ran the red light did. The hospital that missed the diagnosis did. The property owner who ignored security warnings did. Now your family carries the cost. Florida law gives you only two years to act under Florida Statutes 768.20.

At Felice Trial Attorneys, we represent surviving spouses, children, parents, and other family members across Palm Beach County after preventable deaths. Our trial attorneys prepare every wrongful death case for jury presentation from day one. We build the testimony and damages documentation that forces insurance companies to take your loss seriously.

Many of our wrongful death clients come to us after another firm let their case sit. Calls went unreturned. Investigation stalled. Settlement pressure replaced trial preparation. We take those cases over, conduct fresh investigation, and rebuild the strategy your family deserved from the start. Call (561) 444-8822 anytime, day or night.

Challenges in West Palm Beach Wrongful Death Cases and How We Help

Florida wrongful death cases involve obstacles that delay or reduce recovery for grieving families. We address each one through specific legal strategies built around Florida Statutes 768.16 through 768.26, the Florida Wrongful Death Act.

• Uncooperative insurance companies: Insurers offer low settlements quickly, hoping families accept before understanding the full damages available. We prepare detailed damages calculations covering survivor losses and estate claims separately.
• Multiple potential defendants: Vehicle crashes, medical errors, and premises incidents often involve several at-fault parties. We identify every responsible person, employer, and corporate entity to maximize available insurance coverage.
• Modified comparative negligence challenges: Florida Statute 768.81, effective March 24, 2023, reduces recovery by the deceased person’s percentage of fault and bars recovery entirely if fault exceeds 50 percent. We investigate aggressively to minimize fault attribution.
• Documenting non-economic damages: Loss of companionship, mental pain, and loss of guidance require careful evidence. We work with surviving family members to document the relationship and life the deceased provided.
• Statute of limitations pressure: Florida allows two years from the date of death to file most wrongful death lawsuits. We file before deadlines while continuing investigation.

These obstacles defeat unprepared firms. Our trial preparation approach treats each challenge as evidence to develop, not a reason to settle quickly.

Do I Need a Lawyer for a West Palm Beach Wrongful Death Claim?

Florida law allows family members to pursue wrongful death claims without an attorney. The practical reality differs significantly. A wrongful death lawyer handles tasks that affect the size of any recovery and the family’s ability to access it.

A West Palm Beach wrongful death lawyer:

• Investigates the death: We retain accident reconstructionists, medical professionals, and economic analysts to establish how the death occurred and document financial losses.
• Identifies all defendants: We trace corporate ownership, employment relationships, and contractor agreements to find every party with insurance coverage.
• Calculates damages accurately: We project lost future earnings, household services, and benefits the deceased provided over expected lifetime.
• Handles probate coordination: Florida wrongful death cases require a personal representative for the estate. We work with probate counsel to establish proper authority.
• Negotiates and litigates: We file suit when insurance companies refuse fair settlement and present cases to Palm Beach County juries when negotiation fails.

Families who handle these tasks alone often accept settlements that cover funeral costs and little else. Insurance adjusters know which families lack legal representation, and they price offers accordingly. Legal representation changes the calculation insurers make about your case. The presence of a trial-ready firm signals that low offers face courtroom consequences.