New York Wrongful Death Lawyers

Losing a loved one is not easy. But the premature loss of a loved one caused by the negligent or reckless acts of another person or entity can be intolerable. If you have experienced such a terrible loss, the last thing you may want to do is speak with a New York wrongful death attorney to protect your legal rights and file an action against the wrongdoer who caused the accident. However, taking legal action can bring a sense of closure and justice, as well as help you become more financially stable so you can properly grieve the loss of your loved one.

At Gersowitz Libo & Korek, PC, we draw on 39 years of experience and resources to address the legal issues of your loved one’s wrongful death so you can focus on coping with your loss. Our experienced and compassionate NYC wrongful death attorneys treat each client with the dedication and respect they need when dealing with such delicate wrongful death matters.

What is wrongful death?

Wrongful death is legally defined as the premature loss of a person caused by the negligent, reckless, or intentional acts of another individual, party, or entity. To successfully prove a wrongful death case in New York, the following elements must be met:

• Death of a person;
• The death was caused by the negligent, reckless or intentional acts of another person;
• The surviving family member or family members must be suffering monetarily as a result of the premature death of their loved one; AND
• There is a personal representative appointed to file a lawsuit on behalf of the deceased’s estate

In other words, if our New York wrongful death attorney are able to prove that you will experience serious emotional and financial hardship in the future as a result of the untimely death of your loved one, you will be entitled to monetary compensation for the loss of your loved one. darling.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

Wrongful death lawsuits can only be filed by certain family members of the deceased. As a general rule, the first people who can file a Wrongful Death claim for the premature loss of a loved one are:

• Surviving spouses
• Children
• Survivors of the children of the deceased

If these people do not exist, relatives of the deceased who are next in line to file a Wrongful Death claim include:

• Parents
• Brothers
• Children of deceased brothers
• the grandparents
• direct descendants

Our experienced legal team will analyze your specific situation to determine exactly who has the right to file a Wrongful Death lawsuit to obtain monetary compensation for the loss of a loved one due to the negligent or reckless actions of the at-fault party. We have more than 39 years of experience in handling these cases. We understand how difficult it is to lose a loved one. While we are aggressive in handling the legal aspect of our clients’ claims, we are compassionate in dealing with our clients and providing them with the understanding and care they need during such a tragic period in their lives.

Types of Damages Available in Wrongful Death Cases

If we determine that you have a valid wrongful death claim, you will be entitled to compensation. There are three basic types of damages you can seek when filing a wrongful death lawsuit. These include:

• The value of the loss of love, companionship, comfort, affection, society, support and consortium of the deceased.
• The value of the loss of financial support that the deceased would have provided had he or she not died.
• The value of the loss of services provided in the home, such as housework, cooking, shopping, and cleaning.

Furthermore, if the plaintiffs are minor children, they may be entitled to compensation for damages for the loss of affection, intellectual and physical training, and the instruction and care that only parents can provide.

Although no amount of financial payment can compensate you for the loss of your loved one, being financially stable and secure in your future can provide you and your family with a sense of closure and security. At Gersowitz Libo & Korek, PC, we will guide you through the legal process and help you obtain the full compensation to which you are entitled.

We can get results

Our success in expertly handling Wrongful Death claims for our clients is evident in the results we have obtained, including:

• A $2.75 million settlement on behalf of the family of a young jeweler and musician who died as a result of the hospital’s failure to perform surgery in a timely manner after the victim was innocently shot in a robbery.
• A $2.5 million settlement on behalf of the family of a hospitalized patient who was exposed to Legionnaires’ disease while receiving treatment for an unrelated illness.
• A $2.5 million settlement on behalf of the family of a woman who died during a negligent cesarean section during childbirth. She left behind a husband and six children.
• A $2.5 million settlement on behalf of the family of a young woman who was struck by a motor vehicle and misdiagnosed as having a subarachnoid hemorrhage.

This is just a small list of the Wrongful Death settlements we have obtained for our clients.

Call an Experienced New York Wrongful Death Attorney

If a loved one has died in New York or New Jersey as a result of the negligent or reckless actions of another party, you may have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. The NYC wrongful death attorneys at Gersowitz, Libo & Korek, PC have over 39 years of experience representing wrongful death cases, including those entitled to file wrongful death claims against individuals and corporations. We can help you get the compensation you deserve.

For more information or to schedule a free consultation, call us at 1-646-798-9355 or fill out a New York personal injury case consultation form. We handle personal injury cases in New York and New Jersey.

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