The total damages award in most New York wrongful death cases can be substantial. However, punitive damages will be a component of the total award in only a few of those cases. The compensation that a deceased accident victim’s family can recover will be based primarily on their actual and …
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Can You Sue for Wrongful Death if the Deceased was Partially at Fault?
While this is not the case in every state, you can still sue for wrongful death in New York– even if the deceased was partially at fault. However, if the jury finds that your loved one did share part of the accident’s fault, it will likely reduce the amount of …
Do New York Wrongful Death Cases Often Settle out of Court?
New York wrongful death cases often do settle out of court. Like most lawsuits under the umbrella of personal injury, both parties typically have an incentive to strike a fair deal before risking going to trial. However, if a fair settlement cannot be reached, then it may be necessary. Schedule …
Compensation for New York City Car Accident Victims
Pursuant to New York’s no-fault insurance law, car accident victims typically receive financial compensation for any injuries and property damage sustained in the crash through their own auto insurance provider. While this makes it more efficient and convenient to receive compensation for minor injuries, the New York City car accident …
Why Do I Need an Attorney After a New York City Rideshare Accident?
You are under no obligation to hire an attorney after a New York City rideshare accident. However, failing to do so could put your personal injury claim at risk. Recovering monetary compensation following a rideshare accident is a complex process, and a single mistake could cost you a significant monetary …
Will I Have to Go to Court After My Uber accident in New York City?
If you have been injured in a car accident involving Uber or Lyft, and your case settles, then you will not have to go to court. However, if you and the other party are unable to reach a settlement, your case will go to trial, and you will have to …
How Much is a Wrongful Death Case Worth in New York?
Perhaps nothing is more devastating than the death of a family member in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence. The best that a personal injury lawyer can do is to help the family members recover wrongful death damages to compensate for the economic impact of the accident and their …
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in New York?
In New York, only certain people are eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit following the victim’s death: spouse, parents, children, or the personal or court-appointed representative of the victim’s estate. Siblings, aunts, uncles, and cousins typically do not have grounds for a wrongful death claim– unless they have been …
Who Do I Sue If I’ve Been Injured in a New York City Uber Accident?
If you were seriously injured in a New York City Uber accident, who you may sue depends on the circumstances. Because New York is a no-fault auto insurance state, you would usually file your claim with your own insurance company. However, if your injuries are severe, including fractures, you would …
How Long Will My Wrongful Death Case Take?
Wrongful death cases can take anywhere from several months to several years– the most significant factor that determines how long these cases take is whether or not they settle or go to trial. Even that statement can be somewhat misleading, though, because many settlements can take several years as well. …
