Panama City Wrongful Death Attorney

Losing a loved one is the most devastating experience a family can face. When that loss is caused by the negligence or wrongful act of another in Panama City (whether in a fatal car crash on Highway 98, a tragic boating accident near Shell Island, or due to a fatal workplace accident), the grief is compounded by injustice.

While no amount of money can bring your loved one back, a Panama City wrongful death attorney can help you seek accountability and secure the financial stability your family needs to move forward. The Browning Law Firm, a dedicated Panama City wrongful death law firm, is here to provide the compassionate and aggressive representation you deserve.

Common Causes of Wrongful Death Claims

A wrongful death claim can arise from almost any type of personal injury that proves fatal. A skilled wrongful death attorney in Panama City will investigate the circumstances of the accident to build a strong case and prove negligence.

Our law firm has experience handling complex wrongful death cases arising from:

• Fatal Car and Truck Accidents: Collisions caused by drunk drivers, distracted operators, reckless speeding, or fatigued truck drivers. (Learn about Car Accidents and Truck Accidents here).
• Boating & PWC Accidents: Drowning or traumatic injuries resulting from negligent boat operators or BUI (Boating Under the Influence) (More on Boating Accidents).
• Workplace Accidents: Fatal incidents on construction sites or in other high-risk industries, often due to a third party's negligence.
• Medical Malpractice: Fatal errors by doctors, surgeons, nurses, or hospitals, such as surgical mistakes or misdiagnosis. (Read about Medical Malpractice claims).
• Defective Products: Deaths caused by a dangerously designed or manufactured product, vehicle, or medical device.
• Premises Liability: Fatalities caused by unsafe conditions on someone else's property, such as a drowning in an unsecured pool or a fatal fall. (More on Premises Liability).

How Our Panama City Wrongful Death Law Firm Proves Negligence

To win a wrongful death case, it is not enough to show that a loved one has passed away. Our legal team must prove that their death was directly caused by the negligence or "wrongful act" of another party.

Proving negligence in a wrongful death claim requires establishing four distinct legal elements. Our attorneys are skilled at building a case that satisfies each one.

A Duty of Care Was Owed

First, we must establish that the at-fault party had a legal responsibility to act with reasonable care. This "duty of care" is different depending on the situation.

• A driver has a duty to follow traffic laws and pay attention.
• A doctor has a duty to provide a competent standard of medical care.
• A property owner has a duty to fix known dangers or warn visitors about them.

The Duty of Care Was Breached

Next, we prove that the at-fault party failed to meet that responsibility. This is the act of negligence itself.

• A driver texting and running a red light is a breach of duty.
• A doctor misdiagnosing a life-threatening condition is a breach of duty.
• A manufacturer selling a dangerously defective product is a breach of duty.

The Breach Directly Caused the Death (Causation)

This is the critical link. We must show that the defendant's specific failure is what caused your loved one's death. The defense will often try to argue that some other factor was to blame. Our Panama City wrongful death attorney will use evidence, accident reports, medical records, and expert testimony to definitively link the negligent act to the fatal outcome.

The Death Resulted in Measurable Damages

Finally, we must demonstrate that the death resulted in specific, measurable losses (damages). These include both the financial costs to the estate and the profound personal losses suffered by the surviving family members, which we will detail in the next section.

Our wrongful death law firm in Panama City has the experience and resources to meticulously investigate the accident, gather the evidence, and build a powerful case to establish these four elements in court.