Navigating Unimaginable Loss Due to Another's Negligence?
When your world is shattered by the preventable loss of a loved one, the path forward feels impossible. We are here to stand with you, fighting tirelessly for the maximum compensation and the justice your family needs, with no legal fees unless we win your case.
We've helped grieving families like yours.
Compassionate Florida Wrongful Death Attorney
Why Trust Maaswinkel Law With Your Family's Wrongful Death Case?
In the wake of an unbearable loss caused by someone else’s negligence, you need more than just a lawyer—you need a compassionate advocate who understands the profound grief you’re experiencing and the complexities of Florida’s wrongful death laws. At Maaswinkel Law, we blend deep legal expertise with genuine empathy, fighting relentlessly for the justice and future financial security your family deserves.
Proven Results
Millions recovered for Orlando families, helping them find stability after wrongful death.
No Upfront Costs
We believe justice shouldn't add to your burden; you pay nothing unless we secure a wrongful death settlement or verdict.
Local & Responsive
Based in Orlando Florida, we offer personal support, navigating local courts while understanding your family's needs.
Personalized Service
You’ll always talk to your attorney, not a call center, ensuring a direct and understanding connection during this difficult time.
Understanding the Causes & Impact of Wrongful Death
The sudden, preventable loss of a loved one due to another’s carelessness leaves an unimaginable void and often creates overwhelming financial burdens during a time of profound grief.
- Tragic accidents: Car, truck, or motorcycle collisions
- Unsafe premises: Fatal slip and fall accidents or property hazards
- Workplace fatalities due to negligence or unsafe conditions
- Medical negligence: Malpractice or fatal errors by healthcare providers
- Defective products: Dangerous goods or faulty drugs leading to death
- Violent acts: Assaults or criminal actions resulting in loss of life
The Maaswinkel Law Difference
Fighting to Recover What Your Family Has Lost:
While no amount of compensation can ever replace your loved one, securing justice can help alleviate financial burdens and acknowledge the depth of your family’s suffering.
- Funeral and burial expenses, easing immediate financial stress
- Loss of companionship, protection, and parental guidance, recognizing the emotional void
- Deep mental anguish and emotional suffering experienced by surviving family members
- Loss of financial support and future income your loved one would have provided
- Medical expenses incurred during the final illness or injury
- Punitive damages (in rare cases of extreme negligence or intentional harm, to punish wrongdoing)
During this incredibly challenging time, allow our Orlando wrongful death attorney to guide you. We’ll compassionately help you understand your family’s legal options and rightful claims.
What to Do After a Wrongful Death in Orlando: Guidance Through Grief
Your actions immediately after a crash can make or break your case. We understand this is an overwhelming time. Taking these steps, with our support, can help ensure your family’s future is protected. Follow these steps:
Allow yourself to grieve and seek support:
Your emotional well-being is paramount.
Avoid communication with at-fault parties' insurance companies
Their goal is to minimize payouts, not support your family.
Preserve any relevant documents
This includes death certificates, medical records, police reports, and financial information, if possible.
Do NOT sign any waivers or settlement offers
Our caring team can guide you and provide counsel in crisis.
Refrain from discussing details
Refrain from discussing details of the accident with anyone other than your trusted legal team.
Seek legal advice as soon as you are able
Florida has strict, time-sensitive deadlines for wrongful death claims that protect your family's rights.
How Maaswinkel Law Handles Your Case
From the moment you reach out, we commit to shouldering the legal complexities, allowing your family the space to grieve and heal.
Compassionate Case Evaluation & Thorough Investigation
We begin by listening to your story with empathy. Then, we meticulously investigate the cause of death, gather all evidence (accident reports, medical records, witness statements), and identify all responsible parties who caused your profound loss.
Establishing Clear Liability
We carefully construct a clear picture of how the negligence or wrongful act of another party directly led to your loved one's passing, building a strong foundation for your claim.
Expert Valuation of Your Family's Loss
We meticulously calculate all present and future damages, including financial losses, the deep emotional suffering, and the irreplaceable loss of companionship, often working with economists and other compassionate experts to ensure no aspect of your loss is overlooked.
Sensitive Settlement Negotiation
We engage in firm, yet respectful, negotiations with insurance companies, demanding full and fair compensation that genuinely reflects your family's profound and unique loss.
Initiating a Lawsuit, If Necessary
Should insurance companies fail to offer a just settlement, we are prepared to file a formal wrongful death lawsuit, ensuring your family's pursuit of justice continues through the court system.
Dedicated Litigation & Trial Advocacy
If a fair settlement remains elusive, our experienced team is fully prepared to take your case to trial, presenting a compelling and respectful argument to a jury to secure the compensation and recognition your family profoundly deserves.
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Florida Wrongful Death Laws: Protecting Grieving Families
As experienced wrongful death lawyers in Orlando, we guide families through Florida’s specific legal framework with care and expertise. Under Florida’s Wrongful Death Act, certain eligible family members (such as surviving spouses, children, and parents) can seek damages when a death is caused by the negligence or wrongful act of another. This allows them to recover for both tangible economic losses (like lost financial support and services) and invaluable non-economic damages (like profound pain and suffering, and loss of companionship). We are deeply committed to holding negligent parties, corporations, and individuals accountable across Central Florida, helping to secure your family’s future.
Common Questions: Finding Answers Amidst Your Loss
When families meet with an Orlando Wrongful Death Attorney, these crucial questions often arise as they seek clarity during a time of immense pain.
- Who can file a wrongful death claim? In Florida, the personal representative of the deceased’s estate files the claim on behalf of the surviving family members (typically the spouse, children, parents, and sometimes other dependents), representing their collective loss.
- What are the deadlines? Florida has a strict two-year statute of limitations from the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit, with very limited exceptions. It is critical to seek legal advice as soon as possible.
- Will this add to my financial burden? No, at Maaswinkel Law, we handle wrongful death cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no upfront costs. We only get paid if we successfully secure compensation for your family, allowing you to focus on healing.
- How long does a wrongful death case take? The timeline varies significantly based on the unique complexities, evidence, and settlement negotiations involved. We strive for a respectful and efficient resolution while always ensuring the pursuit of true justice for your family’s profound loss.