Attorney Mike Zara provides experienced wrongful death representation throughout Florida. Free consultation. No fee unless we win.
When someone dies because of another person's or company's negligence, the surviving family members have the right to seek justice through a wrongful death claim. These are among the most emotionally difficult cases we handle, and we approach each one with compassion and determination.
In Florida, personal injury cases are governed by specific state laws that affect how your case is handled:
Florida's 2023 tort reform (HB 837) significantly changed personal injury law. The statute of limitations was reduced from 4 years to 2 years. Florida now follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. Florida remains a no-fault state requiring PIP coverage, but you can step outside no-fault for serious injuries.
The right to file a wrongful death claim varies by state. Generally, the following family members may be eligible: spouses, children (including adult children), parents of deceased minor children, and in some states, other dependents or next of kin. Attorney Mike Zara practices in six states and understands the specific wrongful death statutes in each jurisdiction. We guide families through the legal process during an incredibly difficult time.
Wrongful death cases can arise from many types of negligence, including fatal car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, workplace accidents, defective products, criminal acts, nursing home abuse and neglect, and drowning or swimming pool accidents. Each type of case requires a different investigative approach and legal strategy.
Zara Injury Law represents wrongful death victims throughout Florida, including Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, St. Petersburg, Hialeah, Tallahassee, and surrounding communities. If you have been injured in a wrongful death incident anywhere in Florida, contact us for a free case evaluation.