Getting involved in any kind of accident is a motorcyclist’s worst fear, and when the collision is deadly, it can leave family members grieving and in pain. When this situation happens, knowing what legal steps you should take next can be difficult.
When your loved one was involved in a fatal motorcycle accident in Sarasota caused by a negligent motorist, our well-versed motorcycle accident attorneys at Dannheisser Injury Law can help you pursue justice. Our legal team has a successful track record of winning a wide range of cases, and we can advocate for you so you can focus on being with your family during this difficult time.
How an Attorney Can Help After a Motorcycle Fatality
Wrongful death cases are filed by family members designated under the law. Generally, if the motorcyclist killed in a crash could have prevailed in a personal injury lawsuit against a reckless or careless motorist, the family has the makings of a wrongful death suit. They would need to prove the same elements of negligence: the motorist breached a duty to drive safely, which caused an accident and injured a motorcyclist who died from those injuries.
If your family is struggling financially and emotionally after the loss of a loved one in a motorcycle accident, our Sarasota attorneys are approachable and here to answer questions, provide high-quality representation, and lend a strong shoulder to help bear the burden.
Family Members Eligible to File Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Immediate family members, children, or others financially dependent on the deceased motorcyclist can file wrongful death lawsuits under Florida Statute Section 768.21. Those family members and what they are entitled to include:
Spouses and Minor Offspring
This group can seek the money to pay for the motorcyclist’s medical care, funeral expenses, and loss of future wages if the motorcyclist helped or was the sole financial support. It can also cover emotional distress, loss of a parent’s guidance, and a spouse’s consortium.
Parents of the Deceased
If the deceased motorcyclist had no spouse or children, the parents of the deceased can seek money for medical and funeral costs and emotional distress.
Other Relatives
Other relatives cannot seek a money award unless they were dependent on the motorcyclist for financial support. Our Sarasota attorneys can examine the facts surrounding a fatal motorcycle accident claim and see if a relative might have other options available to them for pursuing justice.
Our clients can rest easy knowing we spend the time necessary to build cases and inform them of our progress. We even give them our cell phone numbers if they are anxious or have questions at any time.
Our Sarasota Attorneys Can Help You Understand Your Legal Options After a Loved One’s Fatal Motorcycle Accident
Motorcyclists are not afraid to embrace adventure and travel the open and back roads. Sometimes, this leads to accidents, and too often, fatal ones.
When your loved one died in a fatal motorcycle accident in Sarasota, let our diligent attorneys at Dannheisser Injury Law review your case during an initial consultation to determine how we can help you. In your time of shock and grief, we extend a comforting hand and offer to explore whether a wrongful death action can benefit your family financially and help you find closure.
