Gainesville Wrongful Death Lawyer
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Losing someone you love in a preventable accident in Gainesville or anywhere in Alachua County is a pain no compensation can ever fully address. Whether your loved one passed at the scene, at UF Health Shands or HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, or in the days that followed, Florida’s wrongful death law exists to give surviving family members a way to pursue accountability and the financial support they need to move forward.
As a Gainesville-area wrongful death attorney serving Alachua County, Zach West handles these cases with the care, discretion, and persistence they deserve. Florida’s Wrongful Death Act allows surviving spouses, children, and certain other family members to recover for lost financial support, lost companionship, and the medical and funeral expenses that follow. Every family’s situation is unique, and Zach personally takes the time to listen and pursue every dollar your family is owed under Florida law.
I can help victims of any type of accident.
Were you affected by wrongful death in Gainesville?
The death of a loved one can be devastating, both emotionally and financially. A wrongful death lawsuit can help ease the financial burden faced by surviving family members.
There is a time limit for filing a wrongful death claim. This time limit may differ from state to state and each type of lawsuit.
If you have lost a loved one unexpectedly and want to know how to recover compensation for your loss, contact West Law Firm immediately.
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Wrongful Death Cases We Handle
Losing a loved one to someone else’s negligence is devastating. West Law Firm helps Gainesville, Florida families navigate the legal side with compassion and care.
Fatal Vehicle Accidents
Car, truck, motorcycle, and pedestrian crashes are the leading cause of wrongful death claims in Florida.
Medical Malpractice Deaths
Misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and medication mistakes that result in death support distinct claims.
Workplace & On-the-Job Fatalities
Beyond workers’ comp, third-party negligence claims may be available against equipment makers or contractors.
Drunk Driving Fatalities
DUI-caused deaths often support punitive damages on top of compensatory damages for the family.
Defective Product Deaths
Manufacturers can be held strictly liable when a defective product leads to a fatality.
Premises Liability Deaths
Drowning, fall, and assault deaths on poorly maintained or unsafe properties support claims against the owner.
What Our Clients Say
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"Zach West and West Law Firm were incredibly helpful, informative, and compassionate during one of the more difficult periods of my life following an automobile accident. I definitely recommend him and his team."
— Daimian H.S.
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"My sincere thanks to Zach West and his staff for helping me through a most difficult time. His compassion and knowledge goes beyond words. He really listens and treats you like a person, not just a number."
— Kathy M.
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"I recently had the pleasure of working with West Law Firm during the hardest time in my life. I can't say enough about how exceptional their service was from start to finish. They were very attentive, professional, and genuinely cared."
— Arii P.
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Wrongful Death Cases in Gainesville & Alachua County
Local knowledge that matters when your case is filed in Alachua County.
How These Cases Arise
Wrongful death claims in Gainesville arise from preventable car and truck crashes on Archer Road and NW 13th Street (US-441) or the I-75 corridor, fatal slip-and-fall or premises injuries at Alachua County businesses, and other negligent acts where a family is left without the person they depended on.
Where You’ll Be Treated
Most serious wrongful death victims in Gainesville are transported to UF Health Shands Hospital, HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, or the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center. We work directly with billing departments, ER physicians, and lien holders at all three.
Where Your Case Will Be Heard
Wrongful death lawsuits in Gainesville are filed in the Alachua County Courthouse — part of the Eighth Judicial Circuit — at 201 E University Avenue. Our office is just steps away, and we are in this courthouse regularly for our Alachua County cases.
Serving Gainesville Wrongful Death Victims
Our office is located in downtown Gainesville, just minutes from the Alachua County Courthouse and walkable from UF’s campus. We represent wrongful death victims throughout Gainesville and across North Central Florida.
West Law Firm
14 E University Ave, Suite 207Gainesville, FL 32601
352-654-1996