Escambia County Injury Lawyer
When you or someone you love dies, there are many questions to ask. Whenever the death of a person is caused by the negligence or other wrongful act of another, that person or entity is liable for damages caused by that death. In some states like Alabama, the wrongful death statutes provide only for punitive damages rather than compensatory damages — the damages you could collect if you were injured but did not die. If a loved one has been killed by the negligent or wrongful act of another, your family may be entitled to compensation for wrongful death.
At The Burns Law Firm in Pensacola, Florida, our attorneys represent families whose loved ones have been killed as the result of:
- Motorcycle accidents
- Car accidents
- Falling objects
- Accidents occurring at the workplace or involving heavy machinery
- Medical negligence
- Construction defects
- Building code violations
- Safety guard removal or modification
If your family member has been killed by someone else's negligence or wrongful act, we offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case. There are many challenges that families face when a loved one dies. Let the Burns Law Firm guide you through this traumatic process and protect your interests.
To protect your right to wrongful death compensation, you should contact a lawyer as soon as possible after the accident. Evidence such as pictures of the dangerous property conditions, videotapes, witness statements and police or coroner's reports need to be collected and preserved as soon as possible.
For More Information About What to Do When Someone Dies
For more information or to schedule an initial attorney consultation with no obligation, call (850) 316-8232 or fill out our e-mail form.
