A wrongful death case arises as a consequence of another party’s negligence or recklessness. His or her estate can bring a wrongful death lawsuit and can be awarded damages for the beneficiaries of the deceased. In New York and New Jersey, a wrongful death lawsuit must be filed within two years of the date of death. The person who will end up filing a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the deceased plaintiff will often be the plaintiff’s closest surviving relative.
WHO CAN BRING A WRONGFUL DEATH LAWSUIT IN NEW YORK?
– A child of the decedent
– A parent of the decedent
– A spouse of the decedent
– The personal representative for the estate of the decedent
PROVING YOUR CLAIM
It must be shown that the defendant in the case acted negligently and that the defendant’s negligent act or failure to act resulted in the person’s death. At Karasik Law Group, we handle wrongful death cases involving:
- Car accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Bus accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Uber/Lyft accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Construction accidents, and more.
SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
When a family member dies unexpectedly, it can have a significant impact on many different aspects of their loved ones’ lives. For this reason, financial compensation may be available for a wide range of different issues, including:
– Medical expenses
– Funeral expenses
– Loss of income
– Loss of companionship
These forms of compensation can be a crucial form of aid as a family struggles to recover from this difficult situation.
HOW A NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY WRONGFUL DEATH ATTORNEY CAN HELP
It is critical to have a knowledgeable attorney thoroughly investigate what happened, gather extensive evidence and build a strong case on your behalf. At Karasik Law Group, our attorneys are experienced wrongful death attorneys. We will fight for your family’s right to compensation for every dollar you are entitled to under the law. Call us to today at (718) 502-9112 to schedule a free consultation. And be sure to visit our website at www.karasiklawyers.com. At Karasik Law Group, winning matters. Win with us! We speak for the injured; our results speak for themselves.