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New York Wrongful Death Attorneys

Wrongful death is a death caused by a negligent, careless, intentional or reckless act of another person or corporation.

Required Elements for a New York or New Jersey Wrongful Death Case

• Death of person.
• Death was caused by the negligence of another.
• Surviving family members who are monetarily suffering due to that death.
• Personal representative appointed to bring the suit on behalf of the decedent's estate.

If you are able to prove that you will experience severe future emotional and financial hardship as a result of the death of this person, there are three kinds of damages that can be claimed per New York law.

Three Kinds of Damages That Can Be Claimed

1. The loss of the love, companionship, comfort, affection, society, solace, moral support, and (if a spouse is a claimant) consortium of the decedent.

2. The value of the household services the decedent would have provided in the future, if any.

3. The value of the financial support which the claimant would have received from the decedent but for the death including but not limited to benefits that the distributee had a reasonable right to expect if the decedent had lived, including loss of support, voluntary assistance, and possible inheritance

And, if the distributees are minor children, they could receive damages for “nurture, intellectual and physical training and such instruction as only can proceed from a parent”.

Causes of Wrongful Death

• Automobile accidents.
• Premises liability accidents.
• Workplace injuries.
• Police misconduct.
• Medical malpractice.
• Medication errors.
• Defective products.
• Toxic torts.

Who Can File A Wrongful Death Claim?

Before anyone can recover any damages, first you have to determine who is actually authorized to seek wrongful death damages.

As a general rule, the first people in line are the surviving spouse, children and the surviving issue of deceased children of the decedent. If these relationships do not exist, then the parents, siblings, children of deceased siblings, grandparents and their lineal descendants may make a claim.

Wrongful death cases are complicated and you need an attorney who knows the New York wrongful death laws inside and out and someone who has successfully tried similar cases in the past.

We know that the emotional, psychological and financial hardship you are going through leaves you little time for understanding all of the legal issues involved. That’s why we do everything we can to take the burden off of you so you can take care of yourself and your other family members during this incredibly difficult time.

You Need an Experienced New York Wrongful Death Attorney

If someone you love has died in New York or New Jersey because of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to make a wrongful death claim. The lawyers at the Gersowitz, Libo & Korek, P.C. law firm have a combined total of 90 years of experience representing wrongful death cases including those entitled to bring wrongful death claims against individuals and corporations. We can help you get the compensation you deserve.

If you believe you have a case for wrongful death, you need knowledgeable and experienced New York wrongful death attorneys on your side. We want to hear your story.

Here's how to reach us:

--For fastest service, call: 1-800-LAW-9997, or
--Fill out a New York Personal Injury Case Consultation form.

We’re eager to hear your story, answer your questions and lay out all of your available options. All at no risk and no cost to you. That’s right. Our consultations are completely FREE. So call us now at 1-800-LAW-9997.

We handle personal injury cases in New York and New Jersey.

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