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Based in Sarasota. Representing injury victims throughout Florida.
Get a free consultationLosing a loved one because of someone else’s negligence is devastating. We help families seek accountability and financial security while they grieve.
Understanding your options
Losing someone you love leaves questions that are hard to face while grieving. If you believe another person or organization caused the death, our Sarasota team can listen and explain how an investigation may begin. You do not need every record before asking for a free consultation.
The deceased person’s personal representative brings the action for the benefit of eligible survivors and the estate. Family members can contact the firm before a representative has been appointed. We can discuss the relationship between the injury investigation and the estate process, including what authority documents may be needed.
A fatal road collision, unsafe property, medical care, or facility neglect can involve different standards and procedures. A death alone does not establish negligence. The investigation looks at what happened, the duties of the people involved, and whether a wrongful act or omission caused the loss.
Available damages depend on the eligible survivor, family relationship, and circumstances. They can include certain lost support or services, medical and funeral expenses, and other losses allowed by Florida law. Not every relative has the same rights, and medical-negligence deaths have special restrictions. An individual review is essential.
Start with the incident date and place, your relationship to the person who died, and the names of any institutions or insurers involved. Bring available reports, correspondence, and estate documents. You do not need to assemble a complete medical file or investigate the incident yourself.
Ask a trusted person to help organize the records you already have. Keep original messages, photographs, and correspondence. Tell the attorney if property, vehicles, or equipment may be repaired or discarded. A prompt discussion can identify preservation issues without asking the family to solve the legal case on its own.
Ask who will communicate with your family, what further investigation may be needed, and how fees and costs would be explained in a representation agreement. Timing depends on the claim and parties involved. Do not assume insurance discussions or an ongoing investigation preserve the deadline for a civil action.
Answers to common concerns
Yes. You can explain the circumstances and ask about the next steps. Authority to bring the action and the estate process will need to be addressed.
No. Florida law defines eligible survivors and available losses. The relationship to the deceased and the type of case matter.
No. Perez Law Firm is based in Sarasota and represents clients throughout Florida. Tell the team where the incident occurred.
Not necessarily. Criminal and civil proceedings have different purposes. Discuss any investigation with the attorney so its relationship to a potential civil claim can be evaluated.
Based in Sarasota, Alan Perez represents injury victims throughout Florida. We welcome inquiries from Sarasota, Bradenton and Manatee County, Venice, Charlotte County, and elsewhere in the state. Start with the facts you know and the questions you want answered. Alan Perez is bilingual in English and Spanish.
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