Wrongful Death
Personal Injury & Car Accident Attorneys Serving Fort Myers and Naples, Florida, as well as Atlanta, Georgia
Posted: November 15, 2024
Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct, also known as wrongful death, is a profound and life-altering event. Families not only face overwhelming grief but are also thrust into a world of financial uncertainty and legal complexities. At Kelleher Law, we understand the… Read Full Post
Posted: April 06, 2024
The last thing you want to think about after losing a loved one in a fatal accident is filing a wrongful death claim. However, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and more. In Florida, the process takes the burden of filing off the family members, but in… Read Full Post
Posted: August 31, 2023
A wrongful death case arises when a person’s death is a direct result of someone’s wrongful act or negligence. This is a difficult thing to deal with without legal help because, after the death of a loved one, you are looking to grieve and remember that person. The last thing on your mind is trying… Read Full Post
Posted: May 15, 2023
Losing a loved one over a wrongful death is terrible to experience for anyone, and nobody should ever have to go through that. Unfortunately, it's something that does happen. In these cases, it's essential to hold the responsible party accountable to give your family the closure you deserve.
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Posted: September 30, 2022
Losing a loved one in an accident can profoundly impact every aspect of your life. Depending on the victim's role in your family, the loss of life may result in economic challenges, such as a loss of income, insurance benefits, and retirement plans. And this is on top of the end-of-life expenses… Read Full Post
Posted: July 21, 2022
Around 450,000 burn injuries require medical treatment in the United States every year. Tragically, close to 3,500 people suffer fatal injuries from burns each year as well. The most common cause of burn injury is contact with a thermal surface, though fires, chemical exposure, and electric burns… Read Full Post
Posted: December 15, 2021
In the state of Florida, wrongful death claims can be filed on behalf of a victim’s estate by a personal representative appointed by the decedent in his or her will. A claim for wrongful death damages may also be filed by relatives, including:
A spouse
Children (both minor and adult, depending… Read Full Post
Posted: July 14, 2021
Beginning with Memorial Day and ending with Labor Day, the summertime months see more fatal drunk driving accidents than any other time of the year. In fact, from Late May through Early September, fatal auto accidents involving drunk or intoxicated drivers nearly doubles.
Throughout the year,… Read Full Post
Posted: July 20, 2020
Slip and fall accidents are common in retail establishments, on sidewalks, around pools, and in other situations where wet or slippery conditions may exist. When these accidents happen on someone else’s property – property that should have been maintained and kept safe – you may be entitled to seek… Read Full Post
Posted: March 09, 2020
Spring football season is about to start for high schoolers across South Florida. Football is a contact sport, meaning these young athletes are no strangers to injury. However, the biggest risk to players may not be concussions or broken bones, but a highly preventable condition called heatstroke… Read Full Post
