Although it is impossible to place a monetary value on the life of a loved one, our system of justice allows for restitution if your loved one died as a result of the negligent or reckless conduct of another. It is public policy in Florida to shift the losses resulting from the wrongful death of a loved one from the survivors to the wrongdoer. In the state of Florida, survivors may include the decedent’s spouse, children, parents, or other relatives who were dependent in whole or in part on the decedent for financial support.
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Mr. Gonzalez has also obtained significant financial recoveries in commercial litigation matters including a six figure award in a securities fraud arbitration and a seven figure settlement on a property claim. Additionally, Mr. Gonzalez has drafted, monitored, and negotiated legislation before the State Legislature and county government and frequently appeared before various county and city commissions in Florida and Texas, including the Texas Public Utility Commission. In 1994, Mr. Gonzalez was selected by the Florida Public Service Commission Nominating Council as one of seven nominees as a Commissioner to the Florida Public Service Commission from a field in excess of three hundred and fifty applicants.
The firm was founded by C. Steven Yerrid, a trial attorney nationally known and recognized as both a leader in his profession and the community. Each of the firm’s members has been involved in a number of significant trials in matters of catastrophic injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, premises liability, vehicular accidents, and products liability. Additionally, our trial lawyers have in-depth experience in litigation of complex commercial matters.
Construction Litigation
When you hire a contractor to work on a project, whether building a new home or designing a playground, you expect that the project will be conducted according to the highest standards of safety and functionality. If a construction project is completed with defects, especially those that injure visitors, family members, clients, or staff on-site, the person or organization responsible for construction must be held liable for their negligence. Throughout these complex cases, you will need experienced Tampa construction defect attorneys who can target any legal technicalities and demonstrate how these faults breached the duty of care.
Property Damage
If you or a loved one has suffered devastating injuries, wrongful death, and/or property damage due to a collision with a heavy truck, time is of the essence. The sooner you retain a Tampa truck accident attorney to work on your case, the sooner you can secure essential evidence and seek compensation that will fund your recovery.
Fight back with The Yerrid Law Firm, P.A. Our team of Tampa personal injury attorneys is here to stand up for your rights. If you or a loved one has been wrongfully injured, we will help you obtain medical care, calculate the amount of compensation you are eligible for, secure evidence to back up your claim, and negotiate a settlement with the at-fault party. In the event you are not presented with an adequate settlement offer, we are prepared to go to court on your behalf no matter the state.
Medical Malpractice
Patients who are wrongly injured by physicians or hospitals have a right under Florida law to sue for damages. Unfortunately, however, this task is not clear or simple for victims and their families to undertake without well qualified and experienced lawyers. Medical malpractice cases in the state of Florida are exceedingly difficult and require the full participation of medical and nurse experts who are willing to testify a health care provider deviated from the standard of care.