District of Columbia residents may be interested to know that a law firm representing the family of a 20-year-old who died in Florida in Oct. 17 is filing a $5 million wrongful death suit on account of the incident. The man was killed after being shot at ZombiCon, a zombie themed charity event in Fort Myers. Event organizer Pushing Daizies and security company Southwest Florida Security and Investigations are named as defendants in the case.
According to a statement by the family’s attorney, security at the event was not properly trained or equipped to handle the number of people who attended. The statement claimed that there were more than 20,000 people there, many of whom were drinking and carrying weapons. The law firm said that it was also considering taking legal action against the City of Fort Myers and the Fort Myers Police Department.
When an individual is killed because of the negligent actions of another person or entity, the family of the victim may wish to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Such a lawsuit may make it possible for the family to obtain compensation for final funeral and burial expenses and other amounts permitted by statute .
The question of who is entitled to bring an action for wrongful death is usually addressed by the applicable statute of the state in question. In some cases, the nominal plaintiff is the executor under the decedent’s will or the personal representative of his or her estate, while in others it is brought by a surviving spouse or other next of kin. An attorney can advise family members of the procedures involved as well as the types of damages that can be sought.
If you have recently lost someone you love due to the negligence or malicious actin of someone else, you and your family likely have grounds to file a wrongful death suit against the person or entity responsible for your loved one’s death. You have our deepest sympathies for your loss, and rest assured, our Washington, DC wrongful death lawyer will do everything in our power to help you and your family get justice. The attorneys at The Law Firm of Frederick J. Brynn, P.C., have the resources and tenacity to pursue your case to a fair conclusion.
Wrongful Death Lawyer Washington, DC
Suddenly losing someone you love is never easy, but when you know that your loved one passed away due to an avoidable accident or because of someone else’s malicious actions, the sense of loss and grief is compounded by anger and a desire for justice. Our Washington, DC wrongful death lawyer can help you and your family find resolution.
A wrongful death is one in which one party failed to take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of another person, whether through reckless or negligent actions (like driving drunk), negligent oversight (failing to ensure that a construction site has proper safety protocols), or malicious intent (assault and battery). If one of these elements was present in the accident that led to your loved one’s injuries and death, then you and your family have the right to seek compensation from the party who caused it.
We know that no amount of money can replace your loved one or heal the hole in your heart, and it’s not intended to. However, any settlement award you receive can be used to help ease financial burdens you may now have and provide the means for you and your family to move forward with your lives and fulfill dreams you shared with your loved one, like sending your children to college. And for many families, a victory in civil court, in which the at-fault party’s misdeeds are exposed and placed on permanent record, may be the only sense of justice they receive; not every party who causes a wrongful death situation will fac criminal charges, especially if it is an entity like a consumer goods producer or healthcare facility.
We’re here to help you get justice, the settlement you deserve, and find healing.
Why Experience Matters In Wrongful Death Claims
Wrongful death claims can be difficult to prove, as many times, they’re chalked up to an unfortunate accident. With over 75 years of legal experience, the legal team at The Law Firm of Frederick J. Brynn, P.C., understands what it takes to build a strong case proving the defendant’s negligence caused the death of your loved one.
- Personalized client attention from your wrongful death lawyer—not a paralegal
- We are active members in good standing of the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C.
- Firm lead attorney Stephen F. Brennwald is a proud member of the District of Columbia Trial Lawyers’ Association and the Superior Court Trial Lawyers’ Association
Have you lost someone close to you because of another party’s actions? We want to help you. Call our Washington, DC wrongful death lawyer today for a consultation.