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Back Up! Increasing Stopping Distance Prevents a Palm Beach Car Accident

Knowing how far to travel behind other cars is key to avoiding a Palm Beach car accident. Many drivers follow too closely at high speeds, leaving them far too little braking time. Others know that they should follow...

Product Liability and Design Defects

Product liability" is the area of the law enabling recovery for those injured by defective products. Some commentators suggest it reflects a balance between the benefits that society as a whole reaps from technological developments ve...

Social Security Disability

There are 2 disability programs that are administered by Social Security: Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). While both programs require a finding of "total disability", SSD provides benefits to individuals who have an employment history while S...

Q: Will I have to pay anything to hire a lawyer for my accident case?

A: Most, if not all, lawyers who represent personal injury victims, do so on what is known as a contingent fee basis. A contingent fee means that there is...

Resources For Our Clients

The Law Team at Fetterman & Associates has provided a list of useful resources to help answer your Florida accident questions. If you need to speak with one of our Palm Beach accident attorneys or Port St. Lucie auto accident lawyers, please contact us today.

What to Do if Your Family Has Experienced Wrongful Death Due to a Florida DUI

Nothing can compare to the sadness, pain and difficulty of losing a loved one. If this loss was due to the negligence of another individual, then that means that the death of your loved one could have been avoided.

While on our website, be sure to order your free copy of Palm Beach wrongful death lawyer Evan Fetterman’s book, Smart Lawyers, Smart Clients – Wear Clean Underwear. This is an essential resource containing vital information for anyone dealing with a wrongful death in the state of Florida.

If a loved one or family member has experienced a wrongful death due to the negligence of another party, you may be entitled to damages by Florida State Law.

It is important to contact an experienced Palm Beach wrongful death attorney to ensure that your rights as a victim are protected and that you and your family get the financial relief you deserve.

File a Wrongful Death Suit for a Fatal Florida DUI

The thoughtless, irresponsible behavior surrounding a DUI is inexcusable; if the death of your loved one was due to a DUI, you owe it to your family and to the memory of your loved one to pursue compensation.

Florida law allows certain family members to file a wrongful death lawsuit for a death caused by negligence. Certainly, no monetary compensation can take away the pain from this loss. However financial relief will at least allow your family to grieve without worrying about expenses.

Punitive Damages May be Awarded by Law

Punitive damages may also be a possibility after a fatal car accident caused by a Florida DUI. Florida law often allows family members of a drunk-driving accident victim to seek punitive damages after proving a DUI.

The law allows family to seek punitive damages in fatal accidents caused by reckless behavior such as a DUI as a means of deterring this behavior.

A Palm Beach Wrongful Death Attorney Can Help

If you have lost a loved one in a Florida DUI contact a knowledgeable wrongful death attorney, like those at Fetterman and Associates. Call The Law Team today at 1-866-865-1244 for information regarding your wrongful death claim.