Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

Standing in wrongful death case

The decedant is age 16 at time of death. The decedant lived with me his maternal grandfather and grandmother a large portion of his life, and had been residing with me for about 8 months continious when killed.each year he would reside with me from 6 months to a year. however I never had legal guardianship.We relied upon him for many things to help us in our day to day life.in turn we also provided medical, dental,clothing, food, shelter etc.

Do I have any standing in filing a wrongful death suit?


Asked on 7/14/02, 12:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter Gonzalez Sanchez-Medina, Gonzalez, Quesada, Lage, Crespo, Gomez & MachadoLLP

Re: Standing in wrongful death case

The Personal Representative of the estate of the decedent would be the appropriate party with standing to bring suit. If an estate has not been opened yet, you might be entitled to become the appointed personal representative, which would then give you the legal authority to file suit on behalf of the estate against any and all parties that may have any liability for the young man's death. I am sorry for your loss. If you wish to discuss this matter in more detail, please feel free to call or write my office.

Peter A. Gonzalez

Coral Gables, FL

305-445-0937

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Answered on 7/15/02, 6:40 pm


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