No lawsuit brings someone back. A wrongful death case can hold the responsible party accountable and protect the family's financial future.
We handle these cases with care for the family and no patience for the insurance company.
How These Cases Arise
- Car, truck, and bus crashes
- Pedestrian and bicycle knockdowns
- Construction site accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Fires and unsafe buildings
- Nursing home and hospital neglect
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Results
$2.1 million settlement in a case involving the death of a minor, securing $1.1 million above the $1 million policy limit.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Who Brings the Case
In New York, a wrongful death case is brought by the personal representative of the estate, on behalf of the family members who suffered the loss. If no one has been appointed yet, we handle that process in Surrogate's Court.
What the Family Can Recover
- Loss of the financial support the person would have provided
- Loss of the services, care, and guidance the person provided, including a parent's guidance to children
- Medical bills related to the final injury
- Funeral and burial expenses
- The pain and suffering the person experienced before death, through the estate's own claim
Deadlines
A wrongful death lawsuit generally must be filed within two years of the date of death.
If a public agency is responsible, an early written notice of claim is also required. Do not wait for the estate paperwork to be finished before calling a lawyer.
Deadlines can be shorter or longer depending on the facts. Call before you assume it is too late or that you have time.
Common Questions
There is no will. Can we still bring a case?
Yes. The court can appoint an administrator for the estate. We guide the family through it.
How is the money divided?
Lost a loved one?
In a New York wrongful death case, the estate can recover for the family's financial losses. The court must approve any settlement and how the money is divided among family members. These cases generally must be filed within two years of the death.
How much does it cost to start?
Nothing up front. There is no fee unless we recover money for the family.
Talk to a Lawyer Today
The consultation is free. There is no fee unless we win, and we advance the costs of the case. You speak with your attorney directly, not a call center.