On behalf of Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | Jul 15, 2019 | Wrongful Death
While wrongful death lawsuits in New York are often filed by the executor or personal representative of one’s estate, they are typically assumed to be filed on behalf of a decedent’s family. This is often the case, as the potential financial...
On behalf of Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | Jun 22, 2018 | Wrongful Death
When residents of Manhattan lose a loved one due to the negligence of another, most would likely assume that there only course of action to recover any sort of financial compensation for that loss would be to file a wrongful death lawsuit. However, there is indeed...
On behalf of Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | Feb 16, 2018 | Wrongful Death
People in New York who are evaluating their options for long-distance travel may often look at rail as an alternative to car or air options. The freedom of not having to operate a vehicle or be stuck in traffic can be highly attractive and the cost of train trips may...
On behalf of Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | Oct 25, 2017 | Wrongful Death
For most people in New York, hopping into a car to go to work, to school, to run errands or attend social functions is just a normal part of everyday life. Little thought may actually be given to the fact that every time a person gets in a vehicle, they expose...
On behalf of Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | Jun 20, 2017 | Wrongful Death
To lose a loved one unexpectedly in New York City is a tragedy, no matter the circumstances. However, the grief associated with such a loss may be compounded even further if it is believed that the actions of another (whether they be intentional or not) contributed to...
On behalf of Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | Dec 13, 2016 | Wrongful Death
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that damages the lining of internal organs, for instance, the lungs, stomach, and heart. Unfortunately, there is no cure for the disease, only medication that can mitigate the side-effects. Mesothelioma primarily develops in people who...
On behalf of Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | Oct 31, 2016 | Wrongful Death
Wrongful death suits, like many things in the legal world, are not entirely intuitive. There are many restrictions on who can bring these suits, what damages are recoverable, what claims you can add to the suit and other issues. This post will go over some of the...
On behalf of Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | Aug 13, 2016 | Wrongful Death
Anton Yelchin, the actor famous for playing Chekov in the ‘Star Trek’ reboot among other movies was tragically killed June 19th after his Jeep Cherokee rolled backward into him, pinning him between a brick pillar and security fence. Since that time, his...
On behalf of Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | Jul 31, 2016 | Wrongful Death
It seems that fatal shootings are becoming increasingly commonplace. Every week there is a new headline discussing the latest shooting or mass murder. Unfortunately, in Florida, a rising basketball star was gunned down after exiting a club. He received treatment at...
On behalf of Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | Jan 10, 2016 | Wrongful Death
Wrongful death, as you are probably aware, is a lawsuit that you may bring on behalf of a deceased loved one. The way these lawsuits work is that you “stand” in the place of the decedent. This means that you are your deceased family member’s...
