Who are the survivors that have a right to be compensated for a Wrongful Death?
The laws of each state identify the people entitled to compensation for a wrongful death. It is common for the list of survivors (sometimes called “beneficiaries”) to include the spouse and minor children of an adult deceased. In Florida, the definition of minor children includes persons older than 18. The parents of a minor child are also survivors when a child dies. Again, Florida uses an expanded definition of “minor children.” The estate of a deceased may have rights to compensation as well. Florida and some other states also recognize the rights of relatives other than those mentioned if they were dependent upon the deceased for support or services.
