Hollywood, Florida Wrongful Death Lawyer for Fatal Car Accidents

Wrongful Death Actions are among the most difficult cases our firm handles. No financial recovery can replace the loss of a loved one. Families must endure not only overwhelming grief, but also the loss of companionship, guidance, financial support, and a shared future. A wrongful death claim cannot undo the tragedy. It can, however, hold the responsible parties accountable, ease the financial burden, and help protect the family left behind.

When a family is confronting a life-changing event or grieving a death, urgent questions about fault, insurance coverage, medical and household expenses, lost income, and financial recovery soon follow. Prompt legal representation can help preserve the evidence, identify all responsible parties, and protect the family’s rights during an extraordinarily difficult time.

Daniel B Reinfeld, PA represents injured grieving families throughout South Florida and has trial experience in Miami-Dade, Orange, Palm Beach, and Monroe Counties. We investigate how the collision occurred, identify every available source of insurance and responsibility, document the full effect of the injury or loss, and prepare the case for trial when an insurer will not offer a fair resolution.​

Florida law recognizes that survivors may be entitled to compensation through a wrongful death claim.Understanding who can file, what damages are available, and how Florida's Wrongful Death Act works is an important first step for families navigating an unimaginable loss.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim After a Fatal Car Accident in Florida?

Under Florida's Wrongful Death Act, the personal representative of the deceased's estate files the claim on behalf of the estate and the qualifying survivors. Survivors who may be entitled to recover include a surviving spouse, children, parents, and in some cases other blood relatives or adoptive siblings who were partly or wholly dependent on the deceased.

What Damages Are Recoverable in a Florida Car Accident Wrongful Death Case?

Damages available in a Florida wrongful death claim depend on the survivor's relationship to the deceased and may include:

• Lost support and services the deceased would have provided

• Medical and funeral expenses paid by survivors or the estate

• Loss of companionship, protection, and guidance (for a surviving spouse or minor children, where applicable)

• Mental pain and suffering (for a surviving spouse or, in some cases, parents of a deceased minor child)

• Loss of the deceased's earnings and net accumulations to the estate

How Is Fault Determined in a Fatal Hollywood Car Accident?

Fatal accident investigations typically involve police crash reports, witness statements, physical evidence, and often a Florida Highway Patrol or Hollywood Police Department homicide/traffic homicide investigation when the case is serious enough. Because Hollywood sits along major through-routes connecting Fort Lauderdale and Miami-Dade traffic, fatal crash investigations here can also involve out-of-state drivers, commercial carriers, or rideshare/delivery vehicles, which may add insurance layers and additional at-fault parties to identify.

How Long Do Families Have to File a Wrongful Death Claim in Florida?

Florida law generally imposes a two year deadline for wrongful death claims. Preserving evidence — crash scene photos, vehicle data, witness contact information — is critical early, since a delayed investigation can make it harder to establish fault months or years later.

Why Families Trust an Experienced Wrongful Death Attorney After a Fatal Crash

Dan Reinfeld has represented injured and grieving South Florida families for over 25 years, he has been recognized among Florida's Top 100 Personal Injury Verdicts and Top 10 Pedestrian Accident Verdicts of 2024. A former insurance-defense attorney, Dan understands how insurance companies evaluate — and try to minimize — fatal accident claims, and personally handles every case.

Losing a loved one requires careful, compassionate legal guidance during an already painful time. Call Today. Discuss Directly With Dan — Dan Reinfeld personally handles every case, not a call center. With 25+ years of experience and a former insurance-defense background, Dan works to secure full and fair compensation for grieving families. Consultations are available by phone, Zoom, hospital, or home visit, are always free, and there's no fee unless you recover. Evening and weekend appointments available.

Call Dan: (954) 923-6110

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the "personal representative" and does it have to be a family member?

The personal representative is typically named in the deceased's will or appointed by the probate court if there is no will; it is often, but not always, a family member.

Can more than one family member recover damages in the same claim?

Yes — the personal representative files a single claim on behalf of the estate, but different survivors may be entitled to different categories of damages depending on their relationship to the deceased.

What if the at-fault driver was uninsured or underinsured?

UM/UIM coverage on the deceased's own policy, a household policy, or other applicable coverage may provide a source of recovery.

Does it matter if the crash involved a commercial truck or rideshare driver?

Yes — these cases often involve additional insurance policies and potentially additional liable parties, such as an employer or rideshare company.