If you lost a loved one in a fatal accident, please accept our sincere condolences. Our Hallandale Beach wrongful death attorneys can help your family secure all of the compensation you need to support your dependents, hold the at-fault party accountable, and secure justice.
Since 1971, Meldon Law has been protecting the rights of grieving families like yours. Call today for a free consultation and find out how much our Hallandale Beach personal injury lawyers can do for you.
Before You File a Case, Know Your Rights
It is vital to go into any legal action knowing exactly what your rights are and what to expect. The insurance company will not hesitate to take advantage of your grief and their greater experience with wrongful death claims to try to pay you less than you deserve.
Meldon Law understands the local legal system and can help you navigate it by:
- Explaining what rights, responsibilities, and options you have under the law
- Providing comprehensive information and support so you can make the right legal decisions for your family
- Investigating the accident to identify the liable party and determine what kinds of damages you are entitled to
- Negotiating with the insurance company and drafting a settlement agreement that respects your rights and meets your needs
- Representing you in Broward County Circuit Civil Court or another venue, if we have to take your case to trial
- Keeping you updated on everything that happens throughout your case and answering all of your legal questions
You have two years to file a case under Florida law. If you contact us promptly, our legal team has the skill and the knowledge to be able to investigate and file your case within this deadline, thus preserving your right to compensation.
Why Pursue Compensation After a Fatal Accident?
We understand that nothing, not even holding the at-fault party to account for their negligence, can bring your loved one back or ease the pain you feel. So why file a wrongful death claim or lawsuit? For the simple reason that you should not have to bear the financial burden of someone else’s negligence. A wrongful death claim could enable you to recover:
- Funeral costs and other end-of-life expenses
- Final medical expenses incurred when your loved one received treatment for accident-related injuries
- Loss of financial support, if your loved one used their income to pay your bills or otherwise support dependents
- Loss of services, if your loved one performed household duties like childcare and housework
- Loss of companionship, which reflects the loss of your loved one’s presence or guidance rather than a financial loss
How much you can get for a wrongful death depends on a variety of factors, including:
- How and when the deceased passed away
- In what ways the deceased contributed to your household
- Your relationship to the deceased (e.g., spouse or child)
As you can imagine, these details differ from case to case. To get what your family truly needs and deserves, allow our lawyers to carefully investigate your situation and work with you to determine what kinds of damages you are entitled to.
Meldon Law has a history of recovering appropriate settlements and jury verdicts for our clients. For example, in 2024, we secured a $4.25 million award for the family of a bicyclist who was killed after being hit by a distracted golf cart driver.
Call Meldon Law now so we can start the process of fighting for fair compensation.
When Can You File a Wrongful Death Claim?
You can seek compensation from the liable party by proving that their negligence was a key factor in your loved one’s fatal accident. Here are a few hypothetical examples of accidents caused by negligence:
- A reckless driver speeds through a stop sign and T-bones a vehicle that was lawfully passing through the intersection. The speeding driver disobeyed multiple traffic laws and can be held liable for the damage and injuries they caused.
- A property owner receives a complaint that a staircase on their property is in poor repair and unsafe. The owner takes no immediate action and, some time later, a tenant falls down the stairs.
- A trucking company does not ensure its drivers renew their licenses on time. One of these drivers fails to signal or check for oncoming traffic before changing lanes, and they end up colliding with another vehicle.
In each of these cases, someone—the driver, the property owner, and the trucking company—could have prevented the accident simply by following the law. They chose not to do so, and they are now liable for any harm they caused to the accident victims. Our law firm can hold individuals and organizations like these responsible on your behalf.
Get the Legal Help You Need – Reach Out to a Wrongful Death Lawyer Now!
Call UsHow to Prove Negligence in Your Case
Proving that someone else violated your rights generally requires a wide array of evidence, including:
- Photos and video footage
- Medical records and statements from doctors
- Witness testimonials
- Physical evidence
- Official accident reports
If you have any materials that are relevant to your case, such as medical bills or communications from the insurance company, please let us know right away. However, you do not have to build a case by yourself: it is our job to collect evidence, not yours.
Meldon Law genuinely cares for our clients and provides the kind of reliable, accessible legal service you deserve during such a difficult time. Let us manage your case so you have one less thing to worry about.
We Handle All Cases With Compassion and Integrity
At Meldon Law, protecting the rights of wrongful death victims is not just our job: it’s our calling. Take all the time you need to process your loss and pick up the pieces. We can take care of everything else. Let our Hallandale Beach wrongful death attorneys handle your legal case and pursue fair damages. Call now to get started and pay nothing until we win.
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December 2024
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March 2025
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April 2024
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June 2024
