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Definition: A civil action brought when a person dies due to the negligence, default, or wrongful act of another. Survivors can recover damages for lost support, services, and companionship. Separate from criminal homicide charges.
Category: Civil Law · Statute: F.S. 768.16-768.26 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Wrongful Death in Florida
A civil action brought when a person dies due to the negligence, default, or wrongful act of another. Survivors can recover damages for lost support, services, and companionship. Separate from criminal homicide charges.
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