If your family has been affected by loss due to a wrongful death, it is imperative that you contact our team of New York-based attorneys today. Call us at 1.800.966.4999 or fill out the form to the right of the page for immediate attention to your case. We will fight for you!
The death of a loved one is always a painful event in the life of a family. When the death occurs due to the negligence, malice, or recklessness of another party, the pain is amplified. Wrongful deaths can occur as the consequences of accidents or negligence (including motor vehicle collisions, medical malpractice, slip/trip/falls or work related incidents involving construction falls).
The pain and anguish, as well as the anger and guilt a family experiences when a loved one is wrongfully taken from them is tragic and recovery can take years. In addition to the emotional repercussions, the family must struggle with the financial consequences of the death as well. Who will help support the children, pay the bills and provide for the family? Who can compensate the survivors for the loss of guidance and companionship that their loved one used to provide?
Your family’s rights after a wrongful death
When a person suffers a wrongful death due to the negligence, malice or recklessness of another party, a wrongful death action can be pursued.
Under certain circumstances, a survival action can be pursued simultaneously with the wrongful death action. The children, spouse or parents of the deceased can pursue a wrongful death or survival action. In New York State, the executor of the deceased's estate pursues these actions on behalf of the deceased's survivors.
How we can help with your wrongful death case
While no settlement can replace the presence of a lost loved one, we can help families recover damages by bringing legal action against the parties responsible for the wrongful death.
A wrongful death action alleges that the deceased was killed as a result of the responsible party's negligence, malice or recklessness, and that the surviving family members are entitled to monetary damages as a result of the responsible party's actions.
Damages can be recovered for the loss of the deceased's economic contributions, parental guidance, counsel, and in some states for the loss of the deceased's presence and comfort. Damages can also be recovered based on the extent of suffering endured by the deceased before death. In some states, the survivors can pursue damages based on their own pain and suffering.
Contact the Schwartzapfel Partners to review your wrongful death case
Since the time restrictions for pursuing actions vary based on the cause of death, it is important to get legal assistance in a timely manner.
Schwartzapfel Partners provides a sympathetic approach when helping a family in a wrongful death case. We understand that families may not want to dwell on painful, yet important, considerations like their financial situation or the deceased's suffering before death. That is why we work with you to provide a caring, supportive environment.
If your family is suffering following the wrongful death of a loved one, please call us at 1.800.966.4999 or fill out the form to the right of the page for immediate attention to your case. We will fight for you!
