Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | January 26, 2021 | Wrongful Death

The death of a family member can be overwhelming. In addition to dealing with the emotional trauma caused by losing a loved one, you also need to deal with the legal requirements of settling your loved one’s final affairs. If you held power of attorney for your loved one, you might assume that you can… read more

Craig Rosenbaum | May 4, 2020 | Wrongful Death

Tragic accidents in New York City can result in the sudden and unexpected deaths of our loved ones. In the most populous city in the country, traffic accidents are a daily occurrence. While most motor vehicle accidents are simple “fender benders,” others are fatal. Likewise, when New York residents receive medical treatment, they don’t anticipate… read more

Craig Rosenbaum | July 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 compensation that can come from such action is often meant to benefit the family. Yet… read more

Craig Rosenbaum | June 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 another method through which one can sue for damages… read more

Craig Rosenbaum | February 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 be less than the comparable… read more

Craig Rosenbaum | October 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 themselves to the risk… read more

Craig Rosenbaum | June 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 the event. Those impacted may feel justified in… read more

Craig Rosenbaum | June 15, 2017 | Car Accidents, Wrongful Death

The loss of a loved one is the toughest life event a person will ever experience. When it occurs in a tragic accident, in which your loss is sudden and unexpected, the fallout can be significantly more difficult to overcome. You may be in search of answers or justification following the incident, but you may… read more

Craig Rosenbaum | December 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 were exposed to asbestos on a regular basis. This post will go over how… read more

Craig Rosenbaum | October 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 questions inherent to wrongful death suits and, hopefully, bring… read more