After a wrongful death, many surviving families may be surprised to know that they have legal options for compensation. The individual responsible for the wrongful death, and their insurance company, are required to uphold certain duties to the surviving family.

Every day, we are shocked to find how little insurance companies want to offer surviving families of wrongful death. On average, we find that insurance undervalues injury claims by 2 to 100 times what we get for our client. It’s a broad spectrum, but it proves a point.

Most people don’t understand how badly insurance is setting them up for the future.

Few can understand how devastating a wrongful death can be. What can appear to only be tragic for the individual can take on enormous demands for the family financially, emotionally, and physically. To make matters worse, insurance is known for fighting wrongful death lawsuits tooth and nail. When it is time for insurance companies to fulfill their duty to the surviving family, they are often more focused on revenue than helping.

The top insurance companies made over $300,000,000,000 in 2019. They did this by making sure they were paying out claims that were favorable to them. Great wrongful death lawyers know the tricks of the insurance companies. At Douglas R. Beam P.A. our wrongful death attorneys have brought in over $1,000,000,000 in settlements and verdicts. We have helped our clients, on average, receive 3x what they’re offered before our firm is hired.

Hire a Wrongful Death Attorney

If you’ve suffered the loss of a loved one due to wrongful death you should speak with a Melbourne, Florida personal injury attorney. Do this as quickly as possible. Once a wrongful death takes place, insurance begins working to make sure they pay you the least amount of money possible. Are you experiencing pain and suffering from a wrongful death and are curious about what legal action you can take? Contact us for a free consultation!

Are you hiring a wrongful death attorney? We encourage people to use the following criteria to make sure they are choosing the best law firm for a wrongful death suit.

WHAT DO THEIR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT THEM?

‍Wrongful death suits can be complex, challenging, and difficult. See what other clients who have used these attorneys have to say about how the wrongful death attorney treated them during their time. A positive track record is a great sign.

WHAT DO THEIR PEERS SAY ABOUT THEM?

‍Great wrongful death lawyers have a reputation among their peers for winning their cases. See what memberships, awards, and recognition that the attorney you are reviewing has.

HOW MANY CASES ARE REFERRALS FROM OTHER LAWYERS?

Lawyers only refer their cases to the wrongful death lawyers they know can win.

HOW LONG HAVE THEY BEEN TRYING WRONGFUL DEATH SUITS?

‍Having an experienced wrongful death lawyer is critical, as cases can sometimes grow to be quite complex.

IF THERE IS NO RECOVERY, DO THEY STILL CHARGE A FEE?

‍Different wrongful death attorneys structure their contingent fees differently. Make sure you have an understanding of how they charge and when.

DO THEY HAVE THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND STAFF TO HANDLE YOUR CASE?

‍Wrongful death lawsuits can, at times, cost upwards of $250,000 to try. Make sure that, when it comes time to show up, your wrongful death lawyer will be there.

The average wrongful death settlements range from $500,000 to over $1,000,000.

Why the difference? It all depends upon damages.

Here in Melbourne, Florida, Douglas R. Beam P.A. has had $1,000,000,000 in settlements and verdicts.

A wrongful death claim is very serious, and they often result in a significant amount of damages paid as compensation. Damages is the term used in the insurance industry to understand what the insurance company needs to pay for. Damages could be anything from a broken bumper to a serious injury to a loss of wages that was caused by a serious injury. How much money being paid out by insurance is dependent upon the damages.

Normally, when people interact with insurance companies, they do not understand how damages operate. They don't know how to calculate, document, and prove the damages that have taken place in a wrongful death suit.

When you sue for a wrongful death, you are telling an insurance company that they owe more than what they are offering. How much you get all depends upon the damages you or your personal injury attorney can prove.