Lawsuits for Preventable Fatal Accidents
Although your loved one's death may have been accidental, it happened because someone was careless or acted with reckless disregard for safety. Since 1988, the attorneys at Hancock Law Firm have sought justice for family members devastated by a death that never should have happened.
Our legal team has a proven capacity to hold motorists, medical providers, property owners and other parties accountable for a life cut short and the impact on the survivors left to put their shattered lives back together.
We have secured wrongful death verdicts and settlements for clients in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Land O' Lakes, Lutz, Wesley Chapel, Lakeland, all communities of Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties, and throughout Florida. Contact us today to discuss your rights and possible lawsuits in a free, confidential consultation.
Hillsborough County Fatal Accident Attorney
Florida has a specific set of laws collectively known as the Florida Wrongful Death Act, which provides for reasonable and just compensation to the decedent's estate and the decedent's survivors. Accident attorneys Mike Hancock and Claire Hancock understand the pain and mental suffering of family members after a loved one has died due to the negligent acts of others. Beyond the emotional impact, we understand that survivors often face unexpected medical bills and funeral expenses, unplanned time off work, and the sudden loss of the deceased's income and non-financial contributions to the family.
Hancock Law Firm represents clients in wrongful death claims arising from many types of accidents, including car, truck and motorcycle crashes, pedestrian or bicyclist accidents, boating accidents, falls from heights, and deaths caused by medical malpractice, nursing home negligence or dangerous products. We are able to advance the considerable costs of hiring investigators and experts to establish liability, which we recover only if we win compensation for our clients.
Wrongful Death Compensation
We are dedicated to achieving justice for our clients by holding the negligent parties and their insurance companies accountable for all the harms and losses caused by the wrongful death. Under Florida law, spouses, parents or dependent children can bring suit for:
- Medical expenses and funeral expenses
- Projected earnings based on life expectancy of the deceased
- Loss of benefits and net accumulations of the estate
- Household contributions (chores, parenting duties)
- Mental pain and suffering of survivors
- The surviving spouse's loss of companionship, consortium and comfort
- The surviving child's loss of companionship, instruction and guidance
- Punitive damages in certain circumstances of intentional or reckless acts
We work closely with family members to understand the role that the deceased played in their daily lives and how the death has adversely changed the present and the future, and incorporate that into litigation through day-in-the-life videos, testimonials and other methods to bring the point home to insurance negotiators or a jury.
Experienced Tampa Wrongful Death Attorneys
Experienced trial lawyers Mike Hancock and Claire Hancock have dedicated their legal careers to achieving justice for grieving families in wrongful death cases since 1988. Mike and Claire are attentive and responsive to your questions and concerns and will personally guide you through the legal process.
See our wrongful death FAQ or get answers to your questions in a free, confidential consultation at 888-975-1110 (toll free) or 813-915-1110 . Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or you can reach us by e-mail.
