Sarasota Wrongful Death Lawyer

Coping with the death of a close family member will be the most difficult thing that most people encounter. When we lose someone we care about, legal action might be far from top of mind. But the quicker you contact a wrongful death lawyer in Sarasota, the sooner we can get started building your case to recover compensation for medical expenses, the deceased’s lost wages, and your pain and suffering.

If your loved one was killed as a result of someone else’s negligence, pick up the phone and dial (941) 315-4404 and speak to a Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers team member.

Contact a Wrongful Death Lawyer as Soon as Possible

Contact a wrongful death attorney as soon as possible to ensure you meet the statute of limitations – the time limit that plaintiffs have to file a lawsuit. Statutes of limitations for wrongful death claims are different in every state. In Florida, you have two years to file a wrongful death suit.

In addition, the sooner you speak with Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers wrongful death attorneys, the sooner we can get started gathering evidence for the case. After all, as time goes by, witness memories become fuzzy and evidence may be more difficult to retrieve.

Finally, the sooner you contact us, the sooner we can start building your case for compensation. Family members of the deceased may face financial damages including medical bills, their loved one’s lost wages, and other financial expenses, not to mention the pain and suffering they experience. Our team can help you pursue a case that compensates you for all your economic and noneconomic damages.

How Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers Helps Your Family Get Compensation for Losses

We will help you build a case that meets the criteria necessary to establish liability in a wrongful death case:

• The defendant owed your loved one a duty of care
• The defendant breached that duty of care by acting negligently
• As a result of the defendant’s negligence, your loved one passed away
• Your family suffered damages as a result of the death of your loved one

Our team will gather evidence that may include:

• Accident or police reports
• Medical records
• Wage and income records
• Expert testimony (e.g., medical experts, vocational specialists, engineers, accident reconstruction specialists, etc.)

Your Family Deserves Compensation for Pain and Suffering & Other Damages

Florida Statutes When determining the amount of damages to be recovered in a wrongful death case, the court considers a number of factors.

The spouse of someone wrongfully killed may recover compensation for the loss of companionship and for mental pain and suffering. Likewise, a child may be awarded compensation for the loss of parental guidance. Parents of a deceased child may deserve compensation for pain and suffering.

Among the other types of damages that surviving family members may recover include:

• Loss of income
• Medical expenses
• Funeral services

We will investigate your case to identify all the damages to which your family may be entitled. Call us at (941) 315-4404 to get a free consultation about your case.

Chalik & Chalik Saratoga Wrongful Death Lawyer Seeks to Ease Client’s Grief

We handle our cases on a contingency basis. This means that you only pay attorney fees if you recover compensation.

The death of a loved one will mean major life changes and could have considerable financial consequences. When you entrust the attorneys at Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers to recover compensation for the loss of your loved one, we handle all the insurance and legal matters for you, so you have the time you need to grieve and be with your family.

If you lost a loved one, you may qualify to recover compensation. Call today to speak with a Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers team member: (941) 315-4404.