Who is responsible for paying medical and funeral expenses after a wrongful death?

The at-fault party or their insurance company is ultimately responsible for covering medical and funeral expenses caused by their negligence. Under the Florida Wrongful Death Act, if a surviving family member paid for these expenses out of pocket, they can seek reimbursement. If the deceased's estate paid the expenses, the personal representative can claim them on behalf of the estate. Jeffrey S. Altman and The Altman Law Firm work to ensure these sudden financial burdens are shifted away from the grieving family.