Queens Wrongful Death Lawyer

How Can a Queens Wrongful Death Attorney Help?

When you lose a loved one and you believe their death was the result of negligence, a lawyer on our legal team can assess your wrongful death case to determine its merit and if your loved one’s death could have been prevented with the exercise of reasonable care. An experienced wrongful death attorney at Parker Waichman LLP can help you seek justice and compensation for the loss of a loved one, whether it was caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions.

Our Queens wrongful death lawyers can investigate the circumstances surrounding the death to uncover the truth, identify the responsible parties, determine liability, and build a strong case that will hold them financially responsible. We will guide you through every step of your wrongful death claim with compassion and support. Read our client reviews to see how we’ve helped others with their legal needs.

We have an office in Queens that is ideally located to serve clients in the area.

A Queens wrongful death attorney on our legal team can also provide compassionate and dedicated support throughout the legal process, ensuring your rights are protected and that you recover fair compensation for your damages. With years of combined legal experience, our attorneys have a proven track record, successfully securing justice and compensation for clients in cases ranging from serious injuries to wrongful death claims.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in New York?

Not everyone can file a wrongful death lawsuit after losing a loved one.
Under New York State law, the following parties can file a wrongful death lawsuit:

• Surviving spouse
• Child
• Parent
• Personal representative of the victim
• Other Dependents

Individuals who were financially dependent on the deceased person may be entitled to compensation. Other dependents can include adopted children, stepchildren, or other relatives who relied on the deceased party financially.

NY Wrongful Death Damages

No amount of compensation can make up for the loss of a family member. However, recovering compensation during this challenging time can help to alleviate the financial burdens you are facing. In New York, two types of damages can be recovered:

Pain and Suffering

Pain and suffering damages are repayment for the pain and suffering the wrongful death victim experienced before their death. To quantify pain and suffering damages, attorneys will use the fear of impending death, taking into consideration the amount of time the injured party was aware they were actively dying.

Economic Damages

Economic damages in a wrongful death lawsuit are focused on financial loss. The victim’s loved ones can claim damages based on the financial losses they will experience due to the untimely loss of a loved one.

Examples of economic damages the family members can pursue include:

• Funeral, burial, or cremation costs
• Medical expenses incurred
• Lost wages the decedent was earning and would have earned if not for their untimely death
• Services the decedent provided, such as health insurance
• Loss of assets or inheritance

When calculating economic damages in a wrongful death lawsuit, an experienced attorney will factor in the life expectancy and the age of the deceased party.

Unlike other states, New York does not allow the surviving family members to pursue compensation for the pain and suffering they have experienced due to the loss of their loved one.

Read more: How to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in New York