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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against University of Central Florida

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Florida Wrongful Death & Fatal Accidents

Florida Wrongful Death & Fatal Accident Lawyer

Losing someone you love is the most traumatic and devastating experience imaginable. Often, when the death is caused by another person’s negligent behavior, you may experience a sense of injustice and helplessness. Especially when the death of your loved one occurred needlessly. The at-fault party needs to be held accountable for your loss, including the payment of medical bills, funeral and burial costs, and the loss of income or future financial support. Attorney James W. Dodson and his team of legal professionals at The Law Office of James W. Dodson, P.A., are here to help you hold the at-fault party responsible and pursue recovery on your behalf.

Statute of Limitations
A wrongful death is a death caused by another person or entity’s wrongful actions or negligence. Car accidents, truck crashes, motorcycle collisions, boating accidents and other accidents where one party is liable for negligently causing another’s death (this may also include fatalities caused by medical malpractice errors or product defects) can be grounds for filing a wrongful death claim. Florida has a shortened statute of limitations within which a wrongful death claim must be filed. Prompt action is essential.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Florida?
Florida law dictates who may recover under the wrongful death statute. Recovery may be made for the surviving spouse, children, parents, blood relatives, or financial dependents.

What you can claim in a wrongful death case will depend on your relationship to the decedent (deceased person), which is why it is important that you work with an experienced wrongful death lawyer who understands injury law in the State of Florida and the nature and complexities of wrongful death cases. At The Law Office of James W. Dodson, P.A., we have over 28 years combined experience handling personal injury cases and lawsuits. We also understand that every client is unique and that each wrongful death case will have a unique set of circumstances to consider.

We will thoroughly examine and assess your case for you, work with experts who can help support your claim, go over your needs and objectives with you, and do what we can to take care of your legal concerns. All decisions will be yours to make; however, we will advise you and make recommendations. This means that we will only settle if you want us to settle, and we will turn your claim into a lawsuit only if that is what you want us to do for you.

We understand that you are dealing with a life-altering loss and we will do what we can to help you solve your legal problems so you can focus on dealing with your grief.

All of our wrongful death cases are handled on a contingent fee basis so that you will never pay any fee to us unless you obtain recovery on your claim. We will advance all costs required to pursue your claim and you will only have to repay those costs if we obtain a recovery for your claim. You will not owe fees or costs if no recovery is made.

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Contact us now for a FREE conversation about your wrongful death, accidental death, and fatal death case. There is no obligation to hire a lawyer. We are usually retained on a contingency fee basis. There is no fee until we successfully recover fair compensation for you. To schedule your free consultation with The Law Office of James W. Dodson, P.A., CONTACT US NOW or call our law firm at (727) 446-0840 .

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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against University of Central Florida
Description: Florida Wrongful Death lawyer Jim Dodson provides an article published by ESPN concerning a a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the parents of a University of Central Florida football player who died following an offseason conditioning session at the school. The suit, filed in the Ninth Judicial Court of Orange County, Fla., alleges that as redshirt freshman wide receiver Ereck Plancher struggled and collapsed during an intense workout on March 18, 2008, the response of coaches and trainers was to "make him stand up and complete the drills."
How to Deal With Grief after an Accident
Description: Florida Wrongful Death Lawyer James W. Dodson provides an informative article concerning how to deal with grief after the death of a love one. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) discusses the feelings that accompany grief and how to manage them.
20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors [PDF]
Description: Clearwater Personal Injury Lawyer James W. Dodson posts a free report provided by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to help prevent medical errors, the Nation's leading cause of death and injury. The report stresses the importance of being involved in your own health care.
Clearwater Wrongful Death Lawyer | What is a Wrongful Death Claim? [PDF]
Description: Clearwater | St. Petersburg Wrongful Death Lawyer James W. Dodson discusses the truth and facts behind a wrongful death claim and what you can do if you or a love one has been killed in this type of accident.

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Survivor's Guide to Florida Wrongful Death Claims
Description: Florida Wrongful Death Lawyer Jim Dodson has written "Survivor's Guide to Florida Wrongful Death Claims" for those who are confronting the profoundly overwhelming consequences of the unexpected death of a loved one. In his no cost consumer guide you will find answers to your questions and understand how to recover from your loss.
Investigating Fatal Car Accidents
Description: An article describing the role of Ken Gonyea, an accident investigations detective for the Long Beach Police Department who is first on the scene of fatal traffic accidents. It is his job to determine what caused the fatal crash by collecting evidence such as the measurement of skid marks to determine the speed of the vehicles involved.
American Center for Van and Tire Safety
Description: The American Center for Van and Tire Safety is operated as a public service by Patrick James in memory of his 10 year-old daughter, Alexis, who was killed July 17, 2007, eventhough she was wearing a lap seat belt, in a 15 passenger van rollover accident which resulted from the failure of the left rear tire. His mission is to reduce the number of fatalities in accidents involving 15-passenger vans and/or “aged” tire failures by bringing awareness of their dangers to as many of the general public as possible, to develop and promote guidelines for safer operation of 15-passenger vans and reduce the risk of “aged” tire failures and to work with legislators and NHTSA to improve and enhance the design, performance, testing & reporting requirements and safe operation of 15-passenger vans and tires.
Somebody I Loved Has Died | Grief Support for Young Children
Description: A booklet of activities with guidelines for helping young children to understand and to deal with feelings after the death of someone they love.
What to Include When Writing an Obituary
Description: The International Cemetery and Funeral Association provides guidelines and helpful information for writing an obituary.
Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Cemeteries and Burials by the ICFA
Description: Frequently asked questions concerning issues related to burials, cremation and cemeteries, by the International Cemetery and Funeral Association.
New Hope for Kids | A Grief Support Program for Children and Families Who Have Experienced Death
Description: New Hope for Kids is a support program for grieving children and their families. The program provides a safe and supportive environment where children grieving the death of a loved one can share their experience with others facing the same feelings of loss.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Description: This governmental agency, part of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), provides comprehensive information on workplace safety and health.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Description: The CDC offers numerous links to information on how environmental factors like hazardous waste, carbon monoxide and asbestos can affect your health.
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Description: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.

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