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Under the Florida Wrongful Death Act (Fla. Stat. §768.16–768.26), surviving family members have the right to pursue compensation when a loved one’s death is caused by negligence, default, or wrongful conduct. Legal experts emphasize that Florida’s statute of limitations is only two years from the date of death, one of the shortest timelines for personal injury claims in the state. This makes it critical for families to act quickly, both to preserve evidence and to ensure their right to hold negligent parties accountable.

Catastrophic injury cases hinge on meticulous proof of lifetime needs. Experienced attorneys typically assemble a life care plan (projecting future medical, rehab, and home-care costs) and a vocational/economic analysis (measuring lost earning capacity and the present value of future losses). Early specialist evaluations—such as PM&R, neurosurgery, and neuropsychology—and thorough documentation strengthen both medical recovery and the damages case. Deadlines to file can be short and vary by claim type, so prompt legal guidance is essential.