Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Accountability when the unthinkable happens.
Nothing can undo the loss of someone you love. What we can do is pursue full accountability and the financial security your family deserves — with compassion and resolve.
We handle every wrongful death case with the sensitivity it demands and the tenacity the moment requires. Your family should be able to grieve while we carry the fight.
We work closely with the personal representative and surviving family to understand the full scope of the loss — financial, emotional, and personal — and to present it with dignity.
From the investigation to the courtroom, we build a case that honors your loss and holds the responsible parties fully accountable.
- Dual
- Plaintiff & defense practice
- 1,000s
- Clients represented
- 24/7
- Calls answered
- $0
- For your consultation
How we help
- Fatal auto, truck, and premises incidents
- Recovery for survivors and the estate
- Loss of support, companionship, and future earnings
- Compassionate, family-centered representation
What to Expect
How your case moves forward.
Free consultation
We learn what happened, answer your questions, and map out your options — at no cost and no obligation.
Investigation
We preserve evidence, retain the right experts, and build a record that establishes exactly what happened.
Trial preparation
Every case is prepared as if a jury will decide it. That preparation is what creates real leverage.
Resolution
We resolve on your terms — driving a favorable settlement or taking the case to verdict.
FAQ
Questions we hear most.
Every case is different. If you don't see your question, call us — the consultation is free.
Ask your question- Who can bring a wrongful death claim in Florida?
- Generally the personal representative of the deceased’s estate brings the claim on behalf of the surviving family members and the estate.
- What can be recovered in a wrongful death case?
- Depending on the circumstances: loss of support and companionship, mental pain and suffering of survivors, medical and funeral expenses, and the estate’s losses.
- How much will this cost our family?
- We handle wrongful death cases on a contingency basis — there is no fee unless we secure a recovery for your family.
Why Sterling Trial Law
A different kind of litigator.
Both sides of the aisle
Dual plaintiff and defense experience means we know exactly how the other side builds — and breaks — a case.
Trial-ready from day one
We prepare every matter for the courtroom, so the other side would rather deal than face a jury.
Direct attorney access
Marcus personally reviews every case. You work with your attorney, not a call center.
Don't settle.
Go to trial ready.
Tell us about your case. Marcus Sterling personally reviews every consultation request — plaintiff or defense.