Wrongful death refers to the death of an individual that was caused by the negligent, careless actions of another. If you lost a loved one in a preventable accident on Long Island due to the negligence of another, you may be entitled to compensation.
At Parker Waichman LLP, our compassionate and dedicated Long Island wrongful death lawyers understand how devastating it is to lose a loved one in a preventable accident and that pursuing compensation during this difficult time may not be a priority. However, recovering compensation can help to ease the financial burden you may be dealing with, due to your loved one’s medical bills, and the loss of income.
Let us handle every aspect of your wrongful death case, while you and your family focus on healing and moving forward with your lives.
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult things anyone will ever have to go through. For the grieving family members, it can be even harder if the loss of their loved one was caused by the negligence of another.
When an accident occurs and results in someone’s death, very rarely is the deceased party’s loved one prepared for the economic consequences. From the high cost of funeral and burial expenses to the loss of support, there’s a heavy financial burden in the wake of losing a family member.
When another person’s negligence causes the death of a family member, you may be able to recover compensation for the losses and harm you have suffered because of it.
At Parker Waichman LLP, our Long Island wrongful death lawyers can help you pursue the justice and compensation your family deserves.
During this challenging time, they can also help by:
The wrongful death lawyers at Parker Waichman LLP handle cases on behalf of families who have lost loved ones in a wide variety of circumstances from auto accidents and slip and falls to medical malpractice. We understand that every case is unique and will require extreme care.
If you decide to hire us to handle your wrongful death case, we will handle every aspect of the case, allowing your family to grieve in peace. We will provide the compassionate and dedicated legal guidance, support, and advice you need during one of the most difficult times of your life.
In New York, the deceased party’s representative is responsible for filing a wrongful death lawsuit. A personal representative is the person chosen to take care of the deceased person’s estate after they pass. This can be a person appointed by the court or chosen by the victim before their death.
A wrongful death lawsuit is filed on behalf of the deceased person’s surviving family members, including:
Damages that the surviving family members may be able to recover include:
And more.
In New York, beneficiaries are not entitled to non-economic damages for their pain and suffering. However, if the deceased party survived their injuries after the accident, their family can seek pain and suffering damages on their behalf.
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A wrongful death lawsuit can arise from many types of accidents and incidents, such as medical malpractice, auto accidents, or accidents at work. Typically, any entity or individual whose negligence caused or contributed to the death can be held liable.
Some of the common parties that may be held liable in a wrongful death case include:
This may include doctors, drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, or other parties who acted negligently, resulting in the death of another.
A company can be held liable if a workplace accident, defective product, or another type of wrongdoing or negligence caused the death.
If the death was caused by the negligence of a government agency, such as law enforcement, the agency can be held liable.
If a property owner failed to maintain their property and it resulted in the death of someone who was lawfully on their property, they can be held liable.
Wrongful death cases stem from a variety of accidents, including:
A negligent motorist can cause a serious accident that results in fatalities. Examples of negligence can include distracted driving or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
A worker can sustain fatal injuries on the job site due to negligent conditions, defective machinery, or falling objects.
A defective and dangerous product can cause fatal injuries. This can include products that have a design flaw, or a manufacturing defect, or the manufacturer may have failed to warn consumers regarding the risk of using the product.
Negligent medical care can result in death. Examples of medical malpractice can include leaving an instrument inside a patient, failure to diagnose, failure to treat, or delayed treatment.
If you lost a loved one due to the negligence of another person or entity, a Long Island wrongful death lawyer at Parker Waichman LLP can help. We understand how devastating it is to lose a family member in a preventable accident and we want to help you obtain the justice and compensation you deserve.
Contact us today to schedule a free legal consultation with a member of our legal team to learn more about how we can help.