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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.

Library for Wrongful Death:

• 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.
• Football Star's Thoughts & Prayers With Family of Miami Pedestrian Accident Victim | Miami Pedestrian Accident Lawyer   
  Description: Donte Stallworth, receiver for the Cleveland Browns, was involved in a Miami pedestrian accident that killed 59-year-old Mario Reyes and left the football star "grief stricken," according to the Associated Press. According to police, Stallworth was driving toward the beach on Saturday when his Bentley struck Reyes, who was on foot. As a personal injury and wrongful death lawyer, David Benenfeld has worked with families as their mourn the wrongful death of a loved one after fatal accidents in Miami and surrounding areas. If you have lost a loved one in any kind of vehicle accident or have been injured in a pedestrian collision, call Injury Law Service for a free consultation with David Benenfeld.
• 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.
• Boynton Beach Semi Truck-Pedestrian Accident Kills Man Near Hypoluxo   
  Description: A semi truck hit a pedestrian on I-95 in Boynton Beach early Monday morning, resulting in fatality for the pedestrian, according to Rachel Leigh of the Fox 29 website. We at Injury Law Service have witnessed clients experiencing the trauma and tragedy of losing friends or family members in fatal accidents, and our thoughts and sympathies are with the family of the victims in this incident. Let us know if you have any questions you would like for us to answer for you for free. 1-866-943-5766.
• 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.
• I-95 Truck Accidents Kills Port St. Lucie Resident, Family Mourns Wrongful Death   
  Description: A Port St. Lucie family is mourning the wrongful death of a mother who lost her life in a fatal truck accident this weekend, according to Katie Brace of the WPTV website. We handle wrongful death cases and represent clients who have faced the indescribable devastation of losing family members or friends in auto accidents, and we express our condolences to the family of Barbara Carlisle. Please let us know if there is anything we can do or any question you would like answered for free at this difficult time.
• Broward County Deputy Killed in Fort Lauderdale Car Accident   
  Description: Losing a loved one in a fatal accident is likely the most traumatic, devastating loss a family could experience. This weekend, another Fort Lauderdale family experienced this indescribable tragedy of wrongful death when an out-of-control car caused a fatal collision on Northwest 199th Avenue. According to Luis F. Perez and Macollvie Jean-François of the South Florida Sun Sentinel online, Broward County Deputy Michael Martin was killed in the Saturday afternoon crash while on his way home from work. Our deepest sympathies are with the family of Deputy Martin as they mourn his wrongful death. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you or any questions you would like to have answered for free.

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• Who can sue for wrongful death?

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  Description: Florida Health Care Attorney, Bill Dillon, serves the health care needs of clients throughout the state of Florida.
  

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• Authorities Searching for DUI Driver in Fatal Oakland Park Car Accident | Broward County Wrongful Death Lawyer
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• Teenage Drivers More Likely to Kill Someone Other Than Themselves in Fatal Accidents
• Semi Truck Kills Pedestrian on I-95 in Boynton Beach Near Hypoluxo
• Possible Street Racers Kill Two Pedestrians Visiting Fort Lauderdale
• Dade and Palm Beach County Stretches of Roads Named Among Deadliest
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