When the negligence of another, such as a driver or the operator of equipment, causes injuries resulting in a death, a "wrongful death" case is brought by the victim's family. Each state has its own wrongful death law that provides for compensation to the families that have suffered such a loss. Many states, including Florida, provide that the negligent party or its insurance company shall pay monetary damages to the family members for their loss of the victim's wages, the victim's medical and hospital bills until death, funeral expenses, loss of guidance (for example, to the victim's children), and for the grief that is experienced.

The Pittman Firm, P.A., has seen a tragic upswing in the number of wrongful death cases during the last decade. Many have stemmed from eighteen wheel tractor-trailer collisions with cars and pickups while others have been caused by inattentive drivers who run into or turn in front of motorcycles. It is imperative that the victim's families obtain experienced legal counsel to represent them in these tragic cases, because it is certain that the most experienced claims adjusters and defense lawyers will be assigned to them by the insurance companies. Attorney Wes Pittman's three decades of experience with these cases is available 24/7 through a phone call, because accidents can and do happen 24/7. It is essential that a victim's family receive legal advice before the insurance adjuster calls.