Justice for Families with Our Orange Springs Wrongful Death Attorney

The untimely passing of a loved one is always shocking and difficult. However, when someone else’s negligence or poor choices are the reason behind it, it adds another level of tragedy and frustration to the situation. Making necessary arrangements and working through your grief is hard enough. Adding the burden of strategizing a legal claim into that mix only makes things more overwhelming.

The good news is that our wrongful death lawyers in Orange Springs, FL, can take charge of your case, allowing you to focus on being with your family. This is not only our job; it’s our calling. Reach out to Meldon Law today to learn more. Our team has bilingual members if you prefer to receive assistance in your native language.

Serving Wrongful Death Clients in Orange Springs on Contingency

We get asked how much it costs to work with us all the time. A lot of prospective clients are concerned about paying upfront, hourly, and/or retainers. However, our Orange Springs personal injury attorneys provide representation for a contingency fee. Instead of charging you out of pocket, we will only get paid if we reach a settlement or win a court award for you.

There won’t be any surprise fees at any point in your journey with us. We serve our clients with compassion and integrity.

The law can’t undo a tragedy, but it can secure a future. In the most serious cases, every decision we make has lifelong impact and that’s why we prepare every case as if it’s going to trial.

Jeff Meldon

You Can Rely on Our Wrongful Death Lawyers

Our wrongful death attorneys fight for families who have lost loved ones to various incidents, like auto accidents, slips and falls, dog bites, medical malpractice, and workplace injuries. We bring the skills, knowledge, and experience, which we believe are the most important things, to every case. Our methods have shown to be effective, as we’ve recovered hundreds of millions since we were founded in 1971. Here are some of the services we offer:

• Gathering documentation of the incident that led to your loved one’s passing
• Proving the other party’s negligence and liability
• Completing all paperwork on time
• Corresponding with the insurance company and other relevant parties
• Fighting for a settlement that accounts for your damages
• Litigating your case in a trial, if need be

We believe that being upfront with clients and providing them with as much information as possible is the key to forming trust. As such, we host a legal podcast and a talk show every week called Law Talk Live. We also have team members who’ve written books, guides, and blogs so clients know what to expect from the legal process.

Our firm has this same attitude on a personal and service level. Your wrongful death attorney will provide you with regular case updates so that you won’t be in the dark. At the same time, we want to know what’s going on with you. Tell us your concerns and ask questions. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can. Call Meldon Law today for a free consultation.

Pursuing Wrongful Death Compensation With Our Attorneys

We will take on your fight as if it were our own. It’s important that you recover the compensation you need to help you cope during this extremely challenging time. We’ve helped others in the same position as you—and we want to help you, too. One of our case results includes a $250,000 award for the family of a patient who passed away from hemorrhagic shock after inadequate monitoring following a catheter relocation.

There’s no set amount claimants can recover in an Orange Springs wrongful death case, as your damages are unique to you and your family. Still, it’s common for beneficiaries to receive compensation for the following losses:

• Burial and funeral costs
• End-of-life medical expenses
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of inheritance
• Loss of earnings and benefits
• Loss of guidance and companionship

Although many people, like the decedent’s surviving spouse, children, and parents, are usually eligible to benefit from a wrongful death claim or lawsuit, they don’t necessarily have the right to sue. According to Florida Statutes § 768.20, only the personal representative can file suit on behalf of the beneficiaries. We can identify this individual by referring to the decedent’s will, but if one isn’t named, one of our attorneys can figure out who qualifies to be named as the representative.

Suing the Liable Party for Wrongful Death in Orange Springs, Florida

One of the most critical components of a case is timing. The state only gives us a certain amount of time to sue the liable party in a wrongful death lawsuit. In Florida, it’s usually two years from the day the decedent lost their life, per Florida Statutes § 95.11. Note that sometimes this day is not the same day as their accident and injury.

Let’s say that your loved one sustained a traumatic brain injury in a slip and fall on February 1, 2025, but they didn’t succumb to that injury until March 15, 2025. In that case, the personal representative would have to file suit by March 15, 2027. More time could be granted in certain circumstances, like if a minor was the victim. Still, the sooner you start, the more you can do to protect your right to compensation.

Failing to abide by the deadline bars you from pursuing a financial recovery, making you responsible for covering your losses. When you hire one of our wrongful death lawyers they can start building your case immediately. By alerting us about what happened to your loved one soon enough, they can bring your lawsuit within the designated time frame.

Our Wrongful Death Attorneys Are Here to Support You

Chances are you’re facing one of the hardest times of your life. Know that Meldon CARES. We offer you the values of Compassion, Accountability, Reliability, Excellence, and Success-Driven results when you sign on with us. Our wrongful death lawyers will advocate for you from start to finish, and they won’t back down from a fight.

Get in touch with Meldon Law—the official law firm partner of the Florida Gators—now for more information.

"Some of the staff have been there for many years and they always make me feel welcomed when I contact them. They have been so much help over the years. Meldon Law’s knowledge and experience always gets the job done right and my results haven amazing."

Catherine P.

December 2024

"It has been a real pleasure to deal with Jeffery and Stacy. Jeffery is all about his clients. What is best for the clients well being. He is a great attorney. If you need an accident attorney or a referral this is the man to be talking with. He will now be my attorney for life. Jeffery and Stacy, thank you ever so much."

Hazel J.

March 2025

"Jeffrey and his team were great throughout the whole process of my settlement for an auto accident! They handled everything which made it much easier on me! They were able to navigate the ins and outs of the insurance companies and helped me receive my settlement in a timely manner! Great customer service all around. Would definitely recommend them! They made it much easier to move on from my auto accident! Thanks again!"

Justin W.

April 2024

"My first experience with meldon was amazing. The whole staff willing to talk and listen. They were very helpful and guided me threw the whole process. If you went anywhere else I’m sorry for you !!!!!"

Jabari A.

June 2024

×