Cases we take
Wrongful death
- Fatal car and truck crashes
- Motorcycle and pedestrian deaths
- Medical negligence
- Premises deaths
Florida Wrongful Death Lawyer
Someone you love is gone.Let Kevin carry the fight.
No amount of money brings them back. But a wrongful death claim can hold the responsible party accountable and protect your family's future while you grieve. Kevin Butler is a Florida trial lawyer and a Major in the Florida Army National Guard, and he brings that same discipline to every case. Hablamos español.
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Wrongful death
What Kevin handles.
Kevin handles wrongful death cases with care and patience. He deals with the insurance companies, the court process and the estate so your family doesn't have to face it alone.
Their playbook
What the insurer will try
- Offer a fast, low settlement while the family is in shock
- Question the value of the life lost
- Wait out the family until the deadline passes
His playbook
What Kevin does
- Handles the estate and claim process from start to finish
- Documents the full financial and personal loss
- Gives your family one point of contact who calls back
What a case can do
No lawsuit can restore what your family has lost. What it can do is hold the person or company responsible to account, provide for the people who depended on your loved one, and, in many cases, force changes that protect the next family. Kevin handles wrongful death cases arising from car and truck crashes, medical negligence, unsafe property and defective products throughout Florida.
How Florida wrongful death cases work
Under Florida's Wrongful Death Act, the claim is brought by the personal representative of the estate on behalf of the estate and the surviving family members. Surviving spouses, children and parents may recover for lost support and services, loss of companionship and guidance, and mental pain and suffering. The estate may recover medical and funeral expenses and lost earnings. The lawsuit generally must be filed within two years of the death.
A note on medical malpractice deaths
Florida law contains restrictions on who may recover non-economic damages when a death is caused by medical negligence. The rules are complicated and, for some families, harsh. If your loved one died because of a medical error, please call. The answer depends on the specific facts, and Kevin will tell you what the law allows.
What Kevin does for families
He handles the legal process so you do not have to, including working with the probate court to appoint a personal representative, investigating the cause of death, identifying every responsible party and insurance policy, and preparing the case for trial.
Florida law
How Florida wrongful death claims work.
Florida's Wrongful Death Act sets who files the claim, who can recover and how long the family has to act.
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Years · To file
Most wrongful death claims must be filed within two years of the death.
Fla. Stat. § 95.111
Personal representative
The claim is brought by the estate's personal representative on behalf of the survivors.
Fla. Stat. § 768.202
Kinds of loss
Survivors can recover for lost support and companionship. The estate can recover medical, funeral and lost earnings.
Fla. Stat. § 768.21General information, not legal advice. Every case has its own facts and deadlines can change. Call for a review of your specific situation.
Why clients choose Kevin
One lawyer. Your case, start to finish.
At a large firm, your file can pass through a dozen hands before anyone who will stand in front of a jury reads it. At The Law Office of Kevin Butler, the attorney you meet at your first consultation is the attorney who investigates your case, negotiates with the insurance company, and tries the case if the insurance company will not pay what it owes.
$27MMedical malpractice verdict
Served on the trial team that obtained it.
$1.08MConfidential trucking settlement
Resolved in 2021.
8Complex trials
Brought to trial in under three years.
1Attorney · Your case
The lawyer you hire is the lawyer who handles your case to the finish.
Kevin has spent his career on one side of the courtroom: the injured person's side. He has never represented an insurance company. He founded his firm in 2016 and built it on car crash, premises and wrongful death cases, then spent more than three years as a senior medical malpractice litigation attorney at one of the largest injury firms in the country, trying complex cases before Florida juries. In 2026 he returned to his own practice to give clients what large firms cannot: direct access to the lawyer handling their case.
Every case is different. Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome.
How it works
What happens after you call.
No intake clerk, no runaround. If your case is one Kevin cannot take, he will tell you promptly so you can protect your rights elsewhere.
- Free consultation
You talk to Kevin, not an intake clerk, about what happened and what your options are. There is no charge and no obligation.
- Investigation
Kevin gathers the evidence early: crash reports, video, medical records, witness statements, and in medical cases, the physician review Florida law requires before a malpractice suit can be filed.
- Demand and negotiation
He builds the case and presents it to the insurance company with a clear demand backed by evidence.
- Trial if necessary
If the insurer will not pay what your case is worth, he files suit and prepares it for a jury. Insurance companies know which lawyers try cases. That knowledge changes their offers.
Your attorney
Kevin Butler
The Army taught him to run a complex operation with discipline and no wasted motion. That is how he runs a case.
Kevin has served in the Florida Army National Guard since 2011 and holds the rank of Major, serving as a Brigade Logistics Officer. He brings that discipline to the courtroom, along with an MBA that lets him read an insurer's numbers the way their adjusters do.
You will have Kevin's direct contact information, and he returns calls. You will get straight answers about what your case is worth, including when the honest answer is that a case is not viable.
Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
- 2011Florida Army National GuardNow a Major and Brigade Logistics Officer
- 2015J.D., Florida A&M University College of LawAfter a B.S. and an MBA from the University of Central Florida
- 2016Founded The Law Office of Kevin ButlerCar crash, premises, trucking, wrongful death and medical malpractice cases
- 2023National injury firm, medical malpractice groupSenior attorney carrying 30 to 40 medical negligence cases at a time
- 2023-25Super Lawyers Rising StarNamed in 2023, 2024 and 2025
- 2026Returned to his own firmSo every client works directly with him
Client reviews
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★★★★★
Rated by real clientsClients say the same things again and again: he calls back, he explains every step, and he treats them like family. Here is what they wrote, in their own words.
"Worldclass"
"Kevin kept me calm, advised me every step of the way to the greatest possible outcome."
Kevin Butler did an amazing job!
"He treated me like a 'million dollar client.' He returned every phone call, settled the claim within an appropriate time frame."
This guy is the best!
"Kevin is an awesome attorney. He has integrity and genuine concern for his clients."
Absolutely recommend Kevin
"Kevin was treating me as part of his family making sure everything was done correctly."
Best accident attorney in Orlando
"He answered all of my questions very quickly with little to no wait at all."
What it costs
Free until we win.
Personal injury and medical malpractice cases are handled on a contingency fee. You pay nothing up front, and if there is no recovery you owe no attorney's fees and no costs. The details are spelled out in a written agreement you review and sign before we begin.
60 min
Free first consultation, in person or virtual. Bring your questions and your records.
$0
Upfront. No retainer, no hourly billing, no invoice while your case is open.
Free
Until we win. If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney's fees and no costs.
Questions families ask
Who can file a wrongful death claim in Florida?
The personal representative of the estate files the claim on behalf of the surviving spouse, children, parents and other qualifying family members.
What if there was also a criminal case?
A civil claim is separate from any criminal case and can move forward whether or not charges are filed.
How much does it cost?
Nothing upfront. The fee comes from the recovery, and only if there is one.
¿Atienden en español?
Sí. Kevin habla español y puede atender su consulta gratuita completamente en español.
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