wrongful death
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Negligence After Nuptials: Ripple’s Effects on Spouse Compensation Under Florida’s Wrongful Death Act
The sudden loss of a spouse is devastating. When that loss is caused by someone else’s negligence, the emotional and financial burden can be overwhelming. In the past, Florida law limited the ability of surviving spouses to seek compensation if they married after their spouse’s injury. The recent Supreme Court of Florida case, Ripple v.…