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Port St. Lucie Wrongful Death Lawyer
St. Lucie County lost 45 people to traffic crashes in 2025 alone — and more to negligence on properties, in workplaces, and elsewhere. No lawsuit can undo that loss. But Florida’s Wrongful Death Act exists so families are not left carrying the financial devastation too. No fee unless we win.
Did You Lose a Loved One to Negligence in Port St. Lucie?
Nothing prepares a family for a sudden, preventable death. While you grieve, deadlines run, evidence disappears, and the at-fault party’s insurer begins working to limit what it will pay. Families should never have to manage that alone — and with Shiner Law Group, you will not.
Our Port St. Lucie wrongful death attorneys handle every stage: appointment of the personal representative, preservation of evidence, investigation of every liable party, and pursuit of full damages under Florida’s Wrongful Death Act. We handle fatal car accidents, truck crashes, drunk driving deaths, motorcycle fatalities, pedestrian deaths, and fatal injuries on negligent properties — with the care and discretion these cases deserve.
Do not speak to any insurance company before calling us. Adjusters are trained to minimize claims from the very first interaction. One recorded statement can dramatically reduce your recovery. Call (772) 874-7533 first — we are available 24/7.
How We Support Grieving Families
David Shiner and his team represent injury victims throughout Port St. Lucie and the Treasure Coast. Call (772) 874-7533 for a free consultation — available 24/7.
Wrongful Death Cases We Handle in Port St. Lucie
Fatal Car Accidents
High-speed crashes on I-95, the Turnpike, and US-1 take dozens of lives in St. Lucie County every year.
Learn More ›Fatal Truck Crashes
Commercial truck collisions are disproportionately deadly — and involve federal regulations and multiple liable parties.
Learn More ›Drunk Driving Deaths
When an impaired driver takes a life, families can pursue punitive damages on top of wrongful death compensation.
Learn More ›Motorcycle Fatalities
Riders killed by negligent drivers leave families facing both grief and insurer bias — we confront both.
Learn More ›Pedestrian & Bicyclist Deaths
People struck while walking or riding on US-1 and other high-speed corridors — among the county’s most devastating losses.
Learn More ›Fatal Premises Incidents
Deadly falls, drownings, and negligent security failures on commercial and residential properties.
Learn More ›Who Can Recover Under Florida’s Wrongful Death Act
The Personal Representative Files
Florida requires the claim to be brought by the personal representative of the estate — on behalf of the survivors and the estate together.
Surviving Spouse
May recover loss of companionship and protection, and mental pain and suffering from the date of injury.
Children
Minor children — and in many circumstances adult children — may recover lost parental companionship, instruction, and guidance, plus mental pain and suffering.
Parents
Parents of a deceased minor child may recover mental pain and suffering; parents of adult children may recover in certain circumstances.
Dependent Relatives
Other blood relatives and adoptive siblings who were partly or wholly dependent on the decedent for support or services.
The Estate
May recover lost earnings, lost prospective net accumulations, and medical and funeral expenses paid by the estate.
Your Family Deserves Answers — and Accountability.
Evidence disappears within 24–72 hours. Our attorneys are available now — call or submit online.
What to Do After Losing a Loved One to Negligence
The actions you take in the first hours directly determine the strength of your claim.
Preserve Records & Evidence
Obtain the death certificate, crash or incident report, and medical records. Do not release the vehicle or other physical evidence.
Do Not Give Statements or Sign Releases
Insurers move quickly after a fatality. Decline all recorded statements and sign nothing before speaking with an attorney.
Appoint a Personal Representative
Florida’s Wrongful Death Act requires the claim to be filed by the estate’s personal representative — we guide families through this step.
Act Within the Two-Year Deadline
Florida allows two years from the date of death to file. Evidence and witness memories fade much faster — contact us promptly.
Florida’s Wrongful Death Act — What Families Need to Know
Florida’s Wrongful Death Act (Fla. Stat. §§768.16–768.26) allows recovery when a death is caused by another party’s wrongful act, negligence, default, or breach of contract or warranty — essentially, whenever the person would have had an injury claim had they survived.
The Two-Year Deadline
Wrongful death lawsuits must generally be filed within two years of the date of death. Estate administration, evidence preservation, and investigation all take time — families should engage counsel well before the deadline approaches.
Damages Available to Survivors and the Estate
Survivors may recover the value of lost support and services, loss of companionship and protection, lost parental guidance for children, and mental pain and suffering. The estate may recover lost earnings, lost prospective net accumulations, and medical and funeral expenses. Where the death was caused by gross negligence — such as drunk driving — punitive damages may also be pursued.
A Note on Medical Negligence Deaths
Deaths caused by medical negligence are governed by special rules that limit which survivors may recover. If your loved one’s death may involve medical negligence, contact us and we will connect your family with the right co-counsel resources for that claim.
Damages in a Florida Wrongful Death Case
How Shiner Law Group Challenges Insurance Tactics in Port St. Lucie
Counter Low Settlement Offers
Initial offers are designed to close claims before victims understand their full injuries. We evaluate every offer against present and future medical costs, income loss, and non-economic damages — and negotiate from a position of strength.
Push Claims Forward
Delay is a deliberate tactic. Financial pressure leads victims to accept less. We maintain a rigorous claim timeline and use legal process to force timely responses and disclosures.
Fight Over-Assignment of Fault
Insurers routinely assign disproportionate fault to victims to cut payouts — and under Florida’s 50% bar, pushing your share past half eliminates recovery entirely. We challenge fault assignments with reconstruction experts, witnesses, and camera evidence.
Protect Against Harmful Documents
Releases and settlement agreements can waive more rights than victims realize. We review every document before you sign anything, protecting your future claims and ensuring full disclosure.
What Compensation Can Your Family Recover in a Wrongful Death Claim?
Damages for the Survivors
- Loss of support and services from the date of injury, with interest, and future loss reduced to present value
- A surviving spouse’s loss of companionship and protection, and mental pain and suffering
- Children’s loss of parental companionship, instruction, and guidance, and mental pain and suffering
- Parents’ mental pain and suffering for the loss of a minor child
Damages for the Estate
- Lost earnings of the deceased from the date of injury to the date of death
- Lost prospective net accumulations of the estate
- Medical and funeral expenses charged to the estate
Punitive Damages
Where the death resulted from gross negligence or intentional misconduct — drunk driving, reckless commercial operations, or willful safety violations — punitive damages may be pursued to punish the conduct and deter it.
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Shiner Law Group Notable Results
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Why Port St. Lucie Clients Choose Shiner Law Group
Deep Treasure Coast Experience
From US-1 pile-ups to Tradition-area intersection crashes, our attorneys know St. Lucie County’s roads, courts, and insurers — and how to build winning cases here.
Day-One Evidence Preservation
Surveillance footage, black box data, and witness statements disappear within 24–72 hours. We act immediately to lock down the evidence that wins your case.
No Fee Unless We Win
Zero upfront cost. We advance all case expenses on a strict contingency basis — our fee comes from the recovery.
Available 24/7 — Home & Hospital Visits
Our attorneys answer around the clock and come to you anywhere in Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, and across the Treasure Coast.
Recognized by Peers. Trusted by Clients.
Shiner Law Group has recovered over $500 million for injured clients across Florida — a track record that has earned recognition from the legal community’s most respected organizations. Our clients measure us by one standard: winning their case.
Rated ★ 5.0 from 500+ Google reviews across all offices. Available 24/7. No fee unless we win.
Visit Shiner Law Group’s Port St. Lucie Office
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952