Tallahassee Wrongful Death Attorney

23 Years of Wrongful Death Litigation in Federal & State Courts

Milles Law has pursued wrongful death actions in both federal and state courts against some of America’s largest corporations. It is a litigation reach that few Tallahassee firms can match. If negligence took your loved one’s life, Florida’s strict filing deadlines mean there is no time to wait. Some wrongful death cases also require a separate probate court filing to establish an estate for the decedent before any claim can move forward.

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What Is a Wrongful Death Claim Under Florida Law?

Under Florida’s Wrongful Death Act, the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate files the lawsuit against the party responsible for the death, whether through negligence or an intentional act, and recovers on behalf of the survivors and the estate. Survivors who may recover include the spouse, children, and parents of the deceased, as well as blood relatives and adoptive siblings who were partly or wholly dependent on the decedent for support or services.

A wrongful death claim is distinct from a survival action: the decedent cannot personally recover pain and suffering damages, and the claim belongs to the estate and surviving family. Florida’s wrongful death statute is designed as a matter of public policy to shift those losses from the survivors to the wrongdoer.

Recoverable damages can include:

• Medical expenses
• Funeral and burial expenses
• Lost earnings
• Loss of companionship
• Mental pain and suffering

Common Causes of Wrongful Death Claims

Many of these cases involve multiple liable parties and added legal complexity: defective parts in vehicle accidents, operational failures in medical settings, or institutional negligence in care facilities. Identifying every responsible party from the outset is important to pursuing full compensation.

Florida’s Wrongful Death Deadline & Where to File

Florida law gives families two years from the date of death to bring a wrongful death action. The personal representative of the decedent’s estate must file the claim; no other family member may do so independently. Missing that deadline bars the family from recovering any compensation.

Delay also creates practical risks that go beyond the filing deadline. Evidence disappears, witness memories fade, and key documentation becomes harder to obtain with each passing month. In Tallahassee, wrongful death lawsuits are filed with the Leon County Circuit Court. Exceptions to the two-year rule do exist in certain circumstances. Consulting a wrongful death attorney promptly helps families understand exactly which deadlines govern their situation.

Serving Tallahassee, Surrounding Florida Counties, & Beyond

Attorney Eric Milles has pursued wrongful death actions throughout the United States. Milles Law represents clients in Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Pensacola, Panama City, Crawfordville, Apalachicola, East Point, Quincy, Monticello, Tampa, Gadsden County, Jefferson County, Franklin County, Wakulla County, Bay County, and Santa Rosa County.

The firm has also handled cases in Georgia, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania, representing families in Atlanta and South Georgia, including Thomasville, Moultrie, Valdosta, Albany, and Savannah. Other law firms across the Southeast regularly seek Milles Law’s cooperation on significant injury cases. It is a recognition that speaks to the firm’s standing well beyond Florida.

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