Tampa Wrongful Death Attorneys

Experienced Wrongful Death Lawyers Serving Tampa Bay, Clearwater, Bradenton, Spring Hill and New Port Richey

Are you in need of legal advice from wrongful death attorneys? At Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett, our experienced wrongful death lawyers are here to help.

In a wrongful death lawsuit, Florida Statute 440.16 sets forth the benefits that are due in the event of a compensable death. The compensability of the accident that allegedly produced the employee’s death is litigated in much the same manner as any other accident. Naturally, if the death did not arise out of or in the course and scope of the deceased’s employment, the claim for death benefits must be denied.

For a wrongful death lawsuit to be payable, death must result within one year after the work or industrial accident, or follow continuous disability and result within five years after the industrial accident. In such wrongful death lawsuits, the employer must pay actual funeral expenses up to $7,500.00. Also, certain survivors are entitled to varying rates of compensation, up to 66 2/3% of the deceased employee’s average weekly wage or the compensation limits in effect at the time of the injury, with a total payout LIMIT of $150,000.00. Call one of our wrongful death lawyers if you have any further questions regarding payout limits and compensation in wrongful death cases.

If you believe a loved one’s death was due to hazardous work conditions or an industrial accident, our wrongful death lawyers are here to help. At Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett, our wrongful death attorneys have the experience and determination need to win your case. Call us today to speak with one of our experienced wrongful death attorneys for a free consultation.