In August 2019, it once again became evident that there is a problem with Florida’s Wrongful Death Act. Struck with grief at the passing of Gerald Giannillo, his family and girlfriend mourned their loss with the added disbelief and dismay that there was nothing they could do to receive justice. Gerald died 4 days after receiving a delicate surgery to correct a leaking heart … [Read more...]
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Florida?
Traducir al Español If you’re injured in an accident caused by the negligence of someone else, you have the right to sue for the damages you’ve suffered. But what if the accident leads to someone’s death? Who has the ability to seek justice for the wrongful death? If the injury proves to be fatal, the power to sue goes to someone else. What is a wrongful death … [Read more...]
Cruise Ship Liability: Florida Man Files Wrongful Death Case for Deceased Wife
A man from Boynton Beach, Florida recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Princess Cruise Lines earlier this year. One year after the death of his wife, Jerome Leftow filed the suit on May 30th, 2017 in the U.S. District Court of Central California. Leftow believes that the death of his wife Sarah was caused directly by the negligence of the Princess Cruise … [Read more...]
Family of Missing Florida Teen Files a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
On a warm summer day in July of 2017, two teenage boys disappeared after setting out on a small fishing boat in the Jupiter Inlet of Florida. Perry Cohen and Austin Stephanos, both fourteen, made national headlines after they went missing, their boat being discovered 100 miles from Bermuda. Now, the family of Perry Cohen is suing the mother, father and grandfather of Austin … [Read more...]
Attorney or Therapist? Where a Wrongful Death Attorney Fits
The death of a loved one is never easy, especially when a loved one’s life is taken unexpectedly by another individual’s negligence. Understandably, the last thing on many grieving family’s mind is talking to a lawyer. However, seeking legal counsel as soon as possible can truly help a family in more ways than one. While emotional trauma is at the forefront of everyone’s … [Read more...]
