Kushner & Kushner Attorneys

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Fort Myers Wrongful Death Lawyers

Compassionate legal representation for Florida families after a death caused by negligence or wrongful conduct.

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Understanding Your Claim

What Is a Wrongful Death Claim?

A wrongful death claim may arise when negligence or wrongful conduct causes a person's death. Florida law determines who may bring the claim and the damages potentially available to the estate and eligible survivors.

Our attorneys review the circumstances, available evidence, insurance issues, and applicable deadlines so clients can make informed decisions about their legal options.

Protecting Your Claim

Compassionate, Careful Representation

These matters require prompt evidence preservation and sensitive attention to family circumstances, financial losses, insurance, and the legal responsibilities of the personal representative.

Early investigation can help preserve documents, photographs, witness information, and other evidence that may be important to the claim.

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Why Choose Kushner & Kushner

Compassionate Wrongful Death Representation

Our firm provides focused preparation, direct communication, and practical guidance throughout each stage of a personal injury matter.

Claim Investigation

Preserve evidence and identify the people and entities potentially responsible.

Estate Coordination

Explain the role of the personal representative and coordinate claim-related requirements.

Loss Documentation

Document the losses recognized by Florida law based on the family's circumstances.

Evidence Review

Review available records, photographs, reports, and witness information.

Insurance Communication

Address applicable coverage, requests for information, and claim discussions.

Personalized Legal Support

Provide clear guidance based on the circumstances of the individual matter.

How We Can Help

Wrongful Death Cases We Handle

We help clients understand the evidence, insurance issues, and legal options that may apply to their circumstances.

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Fatal Auto Accidents

Legal guidance for injuries and losses involving fatal auto accidents.

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Medical Negligence

Legal guidance for injuries and losses involving medical negligence.

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Dangerous Property

Legal guidance for injuries and losses involving dangerous property.

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Defective Products

Legal guidance for injuries and losses involving defective products.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to Common Client Questions

Who files a Florida wrongful death claim?

The personal representative generally brings the action on behalf of the estate and eligible survivors identified under Florida law.

What losses may be considered?

Potential damages depend on the eligible survivors and facts and may include certain financial, support, service, companionship, and estate losses.

How soon should a family seek guidance?

Prompt guidance helps protect deadlines and preserve evidence while giving the family space to focus on immediate needs.

Serving Southwest Florida

Local Knowledge. Experienced Wrongful Death Representation.

Our Fort Myers-based team helps clients throughout Southwest Florida understand the claim process, preserve important evidence, and address applicable deadlines.

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Fort Myers Legal Representation

Our attorneys help clients understand documentation, insurance, and filing requirements.

Serving Southwest Florida

We represent clients in communities throughout Lee and Collier Counties.

Focused Claim Preparation

Careful preparation helps organize evidence and clarify the available legal options.

Know the Deadlines

Personal injury matters may involve strict deadlines, so prompt guidance is important.

Where We Serve

Proudly ServingSouthwest Florida

From our Fort Myers office, we represent wrongful death clients throughout Southwest Florida.

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If you need guidance after a wrongful death matter, our team is here to help you understand your options and next steps.

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Our office is centrally located in the heart of Fort Myers, making it easy to serve clients throughout Southwest Florida.

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