Who has the right and the responsibility to make the claims for a wrongful death in Florida?
In order to be certain that there is proper compensation for each survivor or beneficiary, Florida statutes provide that a particular category of person has this right and responsibility. As wrongful death attorneys in Tampa, we know that the statutes require that the personal representative of the estate of the deceased bring forth any claim, and assure that the interests of each survivor are protected. The personal representative is frequently a spouse, parent or child of the deceased. In situations where no estate is needed for probate purposes it is still necessary to open an estate to accomplish the appointment of a personal representative.
