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David M. Benenfeld, P.A.
7800 W. Oakland Park Boulevard
Building F
Suite 216
Sunrise, FL 33351
Phone: (954) 677-0155
Fax: (954) 677-0773

Wrongful Death

There is no easy way to lose a loved one.

Even in situations of prolonged illnesses, where you can “see it coming,” the death of a father, mother, husband, wife or child can leave families emotionally devastated.

These feelings of loss grow exponentially when the death occurred due to the negligence or incompetence of someone else. There is no pain that can equal the knowledge that the death of someone that you love could have been prevented, or shouldn’t have occurred at all.

It gets even worse when family members are told that they are “looking for someone to blame,” or that the grief has made them “irrational.” Insurance companies or responsible parties will offer pittances or fruit baskets to the families, as if to say that what happened was simply due to bad luck instead of active negligence. Or even worse, they will absolve themselves of responsibility entirely.

David Benenfeld knows that there is nothing “irrational” about wanting to make sure that the people who were responsible for a death accountable for their actions. As one of the most active and respected personal injuries in South Florida, he has helped several families get through the grief, anger, financial uncertainty and indifference by insurance companies, and has helped them find both the emotional closure and financial compensation that they deserve.

Examples of Wrongful Death:

Professional Negligence: Some professions carry more responsibility than others. There are jobs out there that demand the highest levels of professionalism, but unfortunately some people don’t live up to the standards. A paramedic that fails to notice an injury, a lifeguard who doesn’t act, an emergency dispatcher that gets the address wrong, a police officer that shoots before thinking, or a pharmacist that fills a prescription incorrectly or wont fill a prescription at all are failing at their jobs, and as a consequence a family is left without a son, daughter, mother or father. David Benenfeld can help bring these people to account for their actions.

Drunk Driving: Drunk driving is as irresponsible and reckless as a driver can get, and if the end result of this negligence is a loss of life, the driver should be held to the severest of consequences. In 2006, over 1,000 people were killed in Florida alcohol related accidents. While defense lawyers may argue that the driver has “suffered enough,” David Benenfeld knows that those irresponsible drivers aren’t suffering nearly as much as the families of the victims.

Harmful Products: The main concern of any corporation or manufacturer is their profits, and that’s a perfectly acceptable mindset for a company to have. But when their products have defects that cause the death of their customers, their priorities should shift. Pharmaceuticals, defects in tires or other auto parts, or the use of dangerous chemicals in everyday household products have been responsible for the deaths of thousands of Americans.

The Financial Realities of the Survivors

Aside from suffering from the crippling emotional loss of a loved one, the surviving family members have to suddenly contend with serious financial difficulties. Most households in America require two-paychecks, and with mortgages, utilities, car payments and credit card bills, many families are only three paychecks away from the street.

A wrongful death case isn’t about revenge or spite. In many cases it’s about a family that has to contend with the sudden loss of half of their income. There are hospital bills, which have to be paid regardless of whether or not the patient died. There are funeral costs. There is the fact that this family will have to go without what the victim contributed to their household, both in real monetary value and what they brought in terms of stability and emotional value. These aren’t difficulties that are made up, or exaggerated. They are very real, and they can ruin the lives of the survivors.

David Benenfeld: Justice for the Injured of South Florida

David Benenfeld takes all of these difficulties into account when he prepares cases. His reputation as a principled and diligent attorney is of immediate benefit to his clients, because insurance company attorneys and adjusters know that he works with real victims. Attorneys and Judges throughout South Florida know that if a client is represented by David Benenfeld, it’s a serious case.

Mr. Benenfeld applies his skill and experience to each and every one of his clients. He handles every detail personally, and doesn’t hand anything off to a first year associate or paralegal. This is your case. This is your life. You deserve the best. And when your attorney is David Benenfeld, you’ll get it.

If you have recently lost a loved one due to circumstances that could have been prevented, or due to the negligence or incompetence of someone else, contact The Law Offices of David Benenfeld for a free legal consultation today.

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Causes of Wrongful Death: David Benenfeld Explains Via Video
Description: Wrongful death is the term used to describe the tragic death of a person who did not die from natural causes, but rather from the fault of another. If you have lost a loved one and have questions for a wrongful death attorney, please feel free to contact David Benenfeld. He will offer advice concerning your unique situation for free with compassion and no obligation to you.
Florida Personal Injury Lawyer | Broward, Dade, & Palm Beach Accident Attorney
Description: If you have been injured in a car accident, slip and fall accident, or work-related accident in the metro Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, or Palm Beach areas, feel free to call Injury Law Service for free answers to your most pressing questions. David Benenfeld can also assist you if you have lost a loved one due to wrongful death or have questions regarding social security disability insurance.
David Benenfeld, Florida Wrongful Death Lawyer for Broward, Dade, & Palm Beach Counties
Description: If you have lost a loved one due to a Florida wrongful death accident and have questions for David Benenfeld, contact Injury Law Service for free resources and information unique to your specific situation.
Injury Attorney for I-95 Car Accidents & Fatal Accidents | Dade, Broward, & Palm Beach Personal Injury Lawyer
Description: I-95 serves as a major highway on the nation's East Coast, running from Maine to Florida through many of the largest areas in the nation in terms of population, including the city of Miami. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in an accident on I-95 in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, or the Palm Beach areas, feel free to contact wrongful death and auto accident lawyer David Benenfeld. 954-677-0155.
Palm Beach County Accident Lawyer & Injury Attorney in FL
Description: Palm Beach County, FL, the largest county in the state in terms of land mass, is the third most populous county in Florida and comprises a large percentage of residents who live in unincorporated areas. Experienced personal injury attorney David Benenfeld of Injury Law Service handles cases in Palm Beach, Broward, and Dade counties. Palm Beach County residents can reach Injury Law Service locally at (561)353-2522.
Ft. Lauderdale Motorcyclist Killed in Weekend Auto Accident | Ft. Lauderdale Car Accident Lawyer
Description: A weekend motorcycle accident turned fatal for a man from Fort Lauderdale, according to Jasmine Kripalani of the CBS News website. At Injury Law Service, we represent clients who have been injured or lost loved ones in Ft. Lauderdale auto accidents, including those involving motorcycles, and we express our deepest sympathies to the family of the victim in this fatal crash. If you or a loved one has been involved in a car or motorcycle accident, call the law office of David Benenfeld, and we will answer your questions for free. 1-866-943-5766.
AAA Finds Teen Driver Safety Affects Other Motorists More Than Teens Themselves
Description: AAA has found that teenage drivers are more likely to kill someone else than they are themselves in fatal auto accidents, according to Karen Voyles of the Gainesville.com website. At Injury Law Service, we handle cases in which families have lost loved ones due to accidents caused by teenage drivers. If you have experienced the indescribable tragedy of a similar loss and have questions for an experienced and compassionate Florida wrongful death lawyer, call our office at 1-866-943-5766. We will answer all of your questions for free with no obligation to you.
Two British Visitors to Fort Lauderdale Killed in Possible Street Racing Vehicle-Pedestrian Accident
Description: Two pedestrians were killed due to a possible street racing incident in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, according to Juan Ortega, Sallie James and Robert Nolin of the Sun-Sentinel online. Our law firm handles pedestrian and fatal accident cases such as this, and we express our deepest condolences to the friends and family of these accident victims. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in an accident, please feel free to call our office at Injury Law Service for free answers to any questions you may have.
Roads in Dade and Palm Beach Counties Named Among Deadliest
Description: A recent study of crash reports in all 50 states over the last five years has named two stretches of roads in Florida in the top ten list of the most deadly areas, according to Maxim Lott of the Fox News website. Although eight of the ten areas were in Western states, Florida claimed two of the spots. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a Dade, Palm Beach, or Broward County accident, feel free to call our office for free answers to your most important questions. We will consult with you for free and handle your case with compassion and professionalism. Call (toll free) 1-866-943-5766.
Kids & Cars: Non-Traffic Motor Vehicle Accidents Cause Child Fatalities
Description: Florida is home to the third largest number of non-traffic fatalities to children under the age of 15 in the United States, according to Kids & Cars, a nonprofit organization devoted to child safety around cars. If your child has been killed or injured in a non-traffic accident involving an automobile, we express our deepest sympathies to you. Injury Law Service has been handling cases such as these for over 10 years, and we will answer all of your questions for free with professionalism and compassion if you need any legal advice. We handle cases in Sunrise, Florida, and throughout the Ft. Lauderdale metropolitan area.

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7800 W. Oakland Park Boulevard
Building F
Suite 216
Sunrise, FL 33351
Phone: (954) 677-0155
Fax: (954) 677-0773
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