Common Funeral Home Malpractices
When a loved one passes, often the last thing on your mind is whether the funeral home or mortuary you have chosen will handle your loved one’s remains with dignity and respect, and consistent with your loved one’s end-of-life wishes. It can be devastating to learn that the funeral home you trusted did the exact opposite. We are one of the few law firms in the state who handle funeral home malpractice cases. Wolf & Pravato, PA, the Fort Lauderdale Funeral home attorneys, recently obtained a jury verdict of $3,500,000.00 for a family against a funeral home in Palm Beach County.
Funeral home, burial, and cremation cases can include:
- Lost remains of a loved one
- Mishandled cremated remains
- Lost or misplaced cremated remains;
- Theft of personal items
- Unauthorized cremations
- Negligence resulting in desecrated grave sites
- Vandalism of grave sites or mausoleums
- Moved or altered gravesite
- Inadequate or improper embalming
- Inadequate or improper refrigeration
- Burying of the wrong decedent
- Burial in an incorrect plot and, Stacking of bodies in a single grave site.
Legal Recourse for Families
A family who has experienced the negligent behavior of a funeral home during the funeral of their loved one can bring a claim for damages against the funeral home or responsible party. The trauma of losing a loved one can be easily exacerbated by the mishandling of your loved one’s remains or other negligent behavior during the funeral. The damages can include financial loss and emotional distress, as well as punitive damages. Law Offices of Wolf & Pravato have achieved the highest verdicts and settlements in the state in cases involving the mishandling of funeral services and cremations. This includes a seven-figure punitive damage award against a funeral home for losing the cremated remains of a family’s loved one, lying about it, and forging documents to cover their tracks.
If you suspect funeral home, burial or cremation malpractice has occurred, you should contact Funeral Home Negligence Lawyers Florida immediately. Critical evidence needs to be preserved and time is of the essence. We will investigate your claim and fight for your rights.
Contact us online or by calling (954) 633-8270 the funeral home attorneys to learn more and receive a free initial consultation. We want to help you through this difficult time by handling the legal process for you. We are handling these cases throughout the state of Florida.
