Family members of individuals who died in an accident involving a commercial truck in St. Petersburg can seek compensation through a Florida wrongful death claim. This is similar to a personal injury lawsuit, except a personal representative (executor) of the estate must file it within two years of the death.
The type of compensation you can obtain through a wrongful death claim includes:
Loss of the support and services the deceased provided.
Loss of companionship, instruction, and guidance.
Medical and funeral expenses paid by family members or by the estate.
Lost wages, benefits, and other earnings that the deceased would have made throughout their career.
Lost wages, benefits, and other earnings from the moment of injury until the time of death.