Wrongful Death

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. …

Surviving family members of the deceased may recover lost earnings in a wrongful death claim in New York. Determining how much survivors are eligible to recover can be challenging– as the defendant will likely do everything possible to minimize this amount. Talk with an experienced wrongful death attorney for free! …

When your loved one dies following a catastrophic incident like a car accident, or a slip and fall, surviving family members may be entitled to collect compensation for their losses. A person or entity can be held liable for a fatality when negligence, recklessness, or malicious intent is at least …

When you file a wrongful death lawsuit in New York over the loss of a loved one, you may be entitled to economic damages for lost wages (past, present, and future) of the deceased, as well as ambulance and emergency room costs, medical bills, and funeral and burial costs. You …

Relatives usually bring a wrongful death lawsuit after the loss of a family member due to either negligence or intentional harm. It allows those closest to the victim (referred to as the “decedent”) to recover damages. State statutes determine who may file a wrongful death lawsuit and how long they …