East Hampton Wrongful Death Attorney
The loss of a loved one at any time is painful. When that loss is untimely caused by the negligence or reckless actions of another party, it can be even more devastating for the victims left behind. The last thing you may want to think about when you’re grieving is legal matters involving the liable party. The truth is that no amount of money will undo the harm caused or the pain suffered, but it can bring a sense of justice and financial stability.
At Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C., our East Hampton wrongful lawyers are here to help. We understand the pain and sorrow our clients go through after losing a loved one can leave them stressed and vulnerable. Our legal team will handle each wrongful death case with the compassion it deserves. We will handle all the legal aspects of your wrongful death claim so you can focus on your healing process.
Types of Wrongful Death Cases
A wrongful death occurs when someone is killed because of another party’s negligent or wrongful conduct. At Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C., we handle all types of wrongful death cases, including those involving:- Car accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Bus accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Uber accidents
- Dog bits
- Premises accident
- Medical malpractice
- Construction site accidents
- Workplace accidents
Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Claim in New York?
Under New York statutes, only the personal representative (also commonly referred to as the “executor”) of the deceased person’s estate can file a wrongful death lawsuit. New York law does not allow a family member to bring a wrongful death claim to court unless that individual is also the personal representative of the deceased individual’s estate. Current New York statutes provide that a wrongful death lawsuit can be brought by:- A child of the decedent
- A parent of the decedent
- A spouse of the decedent
- The personal representative for the estate of the decedent
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Reasonable health care expenses related to the deceased person’s final injury or illness
- Any financial support the deceased would have contributed to the family
- The value of support and services the deceased would have provided to the family
- The value of parental nurturing, care, and guidance to surviving children
- Survivor’s loss of inheritance
- Conscious pain and suffering endured by the deceased due to the final injury or illness caused by the wrongful death
- Interest on the damages awarded (generally calculated from the date of death)
