Losing someone you love because of another person’s negligence is one of the hardest experiences a family can face. If you are reading this, you are likely carrying both grief and questions about what comes next. A Florida wrongful death lawyer cannot undo what happened, but the right advocate can carry the legal burden so your family has room to heal. Attorney Tyson Kutner helps surviving families across South Florida pursue justice and accountability with care, patience, and respect.
No amount of money can replace your loved one. What a wrongful death claim can do is provide financial security for the people left behind and hold the responsible parties accountable for the harm they caused.
What a wrongful death claim is
A wrongful death claim arises when a person dies because of another party’s negligence or wrongful act. These claims are governed by the Florida Wrongful Death Act, which exists to protect surviving families and to recognize the real and lasting impact of a preventable loss.
Unlike a personal injury case, where the injured person speaks for themselves, a wrongful death claim is brought on behalf of those who remain. The law gives your family a way to seek both accountability and the support your loved one would have continued to provide.
Who can bring a claim and recover
A wrongful death claim is brought by the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate. The personal representative acts on behalf of the estate and the surviving family members. Depending on the circumstances, those family members can include:
- A surviving spouse
- The deceased person’s children
- The deceased person’s parents
- Certain blood relatives or adoptive siblings who were dependent on the deceased for support or services
If you are unsure whether you qualify or who should serve as the personal representative, that is exactly the kind of question we can walk through with you, gently and without obligation.
Common causes of wrongful death
A fatal loss can stem from many kinds of preventable conduct. As a wrongful death attorney serving South Florida, Tyson Kutner handles cases arising from:
- Car and truck crashes on our highways and neighborhood streets
- Medical negligence by hospitals, doctors, and other providers
- Defective products that injure the people who rely on them
- Workplace accidents in dangerous or poorly managed conditions
- Unsafe premises, where a property owner’s neglect leads to tragedy
Whatever the cause, the goal is the same: to understand what happened, identify who is responsible, and pursue accountability on your family’s behalf.
Damages available under the Act
The Florida Wrongful Death Act recognizes that a family’s losses are both deeply personal and, in part, financial. Recoverable damages can include:
- Lost support and services the deceased provided to the family
- Loss of companionship, protection, and guidance — for example, a surviving spouse’s loss of companionship or a child’s loss of a parent’s guidance
- The survivors’ mental pain and suffering, subject to the Act’s rules
- Medical and funeral expenses paid by a survivor or the estate
- The estate’s lost net accumulations and earnings
These categories are not meant to put a price on a life. They are the law’s way of acknowledging the very real ways a family’s life changes after a loss.
How we handle these cases
We know that behind every wrongful death claim is a family in pain. That understanding shapes how we work. We handle these cases with compassion and discretion, keeping you informed without burdening you, and we move at a pace that respects your grief.
Time still matters, though. Florida’s statute of limitations is generally two years from the date of death, and certain situations can change that deadline. Speaking with a wrongful death lawyer promptly helps protect your family’s rights and preserves the evidence a strong claim depends on. Throughout, our role is to shoulder the legal work so you can focus on one another.
Serving South Florida
From our office in Palmetto Bay, attorney Tyson Kutner stands beside grieving families throughout Pinecrest, Cutler Bay, and Kendall, reaching south to Homestead and the Florida Keys, and across all of Miami-Dade County. Wherever you are in our community, we are here to listen first and help you understand your options.
If your family has lost a loved one to someone else’s negligence, contact Kutner Personal Injury for a free, confidential consultation. You pay nothing unless we win.
