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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:

• Wrongful Death Lawsuits Involving Children   
  Description: The amount of compensation for a wrongful death involving a child can be difficult to determine. The damages that can be recovered depend on a variety of factors. David M. Benefeld is an experienced wrongful death attorney who can help you with your case. Call (866) 943-5766 for advice regarding your wrongful death lawsuit.
• Drunk Driving – A Common Factor in Florida Wrongful Death Cases   
  Description: Drunk drivers are a significant cause of wrongful deaths in Florida. Survivors have the right to receive compensation from the drunk driver who caused the accident. David M. Benefeld, P.A. is based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and has the knowledge and expertise to help you win your wrongful death case.
• Florida Wrongful Death   
  Description: Having a family member or loved one die because of the negligence or intentional act of another can be a traumatizing time.

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