Wrongul Death refers to cases where the family members of person who was wrongfully killed bring a lawsuit against the liable party. The causes of death may be negligence, breach of contract, breach of warranty, or an intectional act. Typically most jurisdictions have Wrongful Death Laws that state who may recover for a deceased person. The people who may recover are usually referred to as "survivors". In the past, courts had conflicting decisions as to what survivors may recover. For instance, many courts would only award lost wages to survivors. Many legislators enacted Wrongful Death Laws in recognition of the extensive loss a family suffers when someone has been killed. Under the Florida Wrongful Death Statute, survivors are able to recover:

1. Support - monetary contributions to a household, such as wages.
   
   
2. Services - physical contributions to a household, such as household chores or companionship.
   
   
3. Future Accumulated Income - Estimated future savings that the decedent would have accumulated in his or her lifetime.
   
   
4. Pain and Suffering - Limited to the a parent of deceased minor child, the minor children of the decedent (or all children if no surviving spouse), and the surviving spouse.
   
   
5. Funeral Expenses and Outstanding Medical Bills
   

WRONGFUL DEATH ATTORNEY

It is important to know your rights when one of your loved ones has been injured. If one of your loved ones has been prematurely taken from you, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. Often times, there a family may be left with high funeral expenses and medical bills that may deduct from the remaining estate of a decedent. Therefore, it is important to speak to an attorney to discuss your rights under the Wrongful Death Laws of your jurisdiction.