Wrongful Death

The Law Offices of Desmond H. Staple, P.A., represents people who have been killed as a result of someone’s negligence or misconduct.

When our loved ones die as a result of someone else’s negligence, we all suffer. The loss of a family member or loved one is a tragedy that can never be adequately compensated by money. There is no way to bring our loved one back. However, our legal systems allows for monetary damages whenever death has occurred because of someone’s wrongful conduct. Monetary damages may be awarded for medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss earnings, and support and services, among other things.

Mr. Staple will personally evaluate your potential wrongful death claim which may be brought on behalf of a survivor of a decedent when the death was caused by the carelessness, recklessness and/or negligent act of another. Florida law provides that statutory survivors may be entitled to compensation for mental pain and suffering, loss of parental companionship, instruction and guidance, loss of protection and companionship, and loss of support and services. Survivors and the estate of the deceased may also recover medical and funeral expenses, loss of the decedent’s anticipated net accumulations and loss of benefits.

It is important that you consult with a wrongful death attorney promptly regarding a potential wrongful death claim because it takes time to properly investigate the circumstances of such claim. It is also important to act promptly to preserve the evidence. Furthermore, because there are statute of limitations concerns, waiting to retain a wrongful death attorney could be damaging to your claim or bar you from bring a claim at all.

Wrongful death are difficult and expensive to prosecute and require an attorney with legal knowledge of this area of law. Mr. Staple is a former prosecutor, former insurance defense attorney, and former health care defense attorney with over 100 jury trials. He has experience handling a variety of negligence claims and lawsuits. We will screen your claim for free and tell you if your claim has merit.

Mr. Staple is diligent, honest, straightforward, passionate, competitive and committed to fighting for the rights of those killed because of the negligence of others. Mr. Staple will personally handling your case, meet with you face-to-face to discuss your case, and promptly return your telephone calls.

If you believe that your loved one has been the victim of a wrongful death, then please call my office for a free case evaluation. We are available for a free consultation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We represent clients state wide in Florida. There is no fee or cost to you unless recover is made on your behalf. If you need more information about this law firm or the other areas of law it practices, please feel free to contact me with your questions. We look forward to serving you. We are here to protect YOUR legal rights.