Wrongful Death Lawyer Wins $6 Million Settlement

The Orlando wrongful death lawyers at the Martinez Manglardi personal injury law firm won a $6,000,000 – Drunk Driving / “Wrongful Death” settlement for the family of a 20-year-old college student who was killed when a drunk driver ran a red light. The driver was a woman who had so much to drink at a lodge that her blood alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit

Martinez Manglardi filed a wrongful death suit against the 57-year-old drunk driver and the lodge that served her the drinks. It took a jury just 40 minutes to award the victim’s family $3 million for past suffering and $3 million for future suffering. The driver had previously been convicted of DUI manslaughter and was sentenced to 10 years in prison, a sober reminder to not drink and drive.

Wrongful Death Lawyer

When a loved one’s life is tragically cut short due to the negligence or carelessness of others, those left behind are thrust into a world of unimaginable loss, pain, and challenging decisions. Such wrongful deaths can occur in various forms, such as car accidents, defective products, medical malpractice, and nursing home abuse or neglect. At Martinez Manglardi, our team of experienced wrongful death lawyers understands the immense emotional and financial toll that these situations can take on families.

With over three decades of experience serving Florida’s communities, our statewide litigation firm is dedicated to protecting the interests of those affected by such tragedies. Over the past 35 years, we have successfully recovered hundreds of millions of dollars through verdicts and settlements for our clients – achieving some of the highest compensation awards in Central Florida.

Wrongful death, in legal terms, refers to a tragic event where the loss of life is caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of another individual, corporation, or entity. This falls under the umbrella of personal injury law, holding the responsible party accountable for their actions and seeking compensation for the victim’s loved ones. The main objective of wrongful death attorneys is to provide relief and financial support (known as damages) to the plaintiff while also deterring similar harmful acts in the future.

Wrongful death lawsuits usually revolve around incidents such as motor vehicle accidents (including automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles), defective products, medical malpractice (such as birth injuries, doctor negligence, hospital errors, and misdiagnosis), pharmaceutical liability, prescription dangers, pharmacy errors, and various other circumstances. Negligence is often the key factor in these types of legal actions, encompassing behaviors marked by inattention, thoughtlessness, inadvertence, and other mistakes.

When determining damages, one important factor considered is the potential earnings the deceased would have provided for their family had they survived. In addition to this economic loss, survivors may be eligible for compensation related to medical and funeral expenses, estate administration costs, and emotional distress endured by surviving family members, and in cases involving intentional harm, punitive damages may be awarded as well.

Insurance companies recognize that we possess the necessary resources to successfully handle even the most intricate wrongful death cases. While our compassionate attorneys prioritize addressing our clients’ emotional needs during this challenging period, our main focus is ensuring their future financial requirements are met. As members of the esteemed Million Dollar Advocates Forum, our firm’s partners consistently demonstrate their expertise as trial lawyers.

If you have any inquiries regarding wrongful death claims in various locations such as Orlando, Apopka, Orange County, Seminole County, Lake County, Polk County, Kissimmee, Osceola County, Palm Bay, Brevard County, Ocala, or any other cities and counties across Florida, please feel free to reach us at 407-846-2240. We offer a complimentary consultation to assess your case.

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