Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
In Florida, there is only one person who can file a wrongful death lawsuit, but there are many more people who can collect damages (remedies in the form of monetary awards) in wrongful death actions. In Florida, the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate is the only individual who may legally file a wrongful death claim. If this entity was not chosen during the deceased lifetime, they will be appointed after death.