Wrongful Death

A statute of repose could affect your claim

In New York, accidents happen every day. However, all too many of these incidents are preventable, and in many cases the cause is a product that has malfunctioned. At best, this can be frustrating, but at worst, it can cause serious injuries or even death. These tragic accidents are all too common, leaving families with a… read more

Lawsuit ongoing after student was accidentally shot

Accidents happen in all walks of life and some are significantly more devastating than others. While many of these sad events are unexpected and even unpreventable, when they cause the loss of a loved one, it can be extremely difficult to come to terms with. You may be keen to seek justice, answers or simply… read more

Wrongful death suit filed over budding actress’ death

Losing a loved one is never easy, especially when their death is sudden and unexpected. All too often, lives are ended as the result of another person’s negligence, carelessness or even malice. These tragic incidents leave families struggling to understand how or why such a thing could have happened and wondering how to move forward…. read more

Does your bereavement count as wrongful death?

There are countless matters to sort out in the wake of a loved one’s death. Notifying friends and family, organizing a funeral, determining who is to administer their estate. It all takes time and can be extremely draining, both emotionally and physically. However it is something that countless families in New York face each year…. read more

When a mother dies the whole family is impacted

The birth of a baby is usually a happy event. It is a new chapter for the family and a new life to nurture, raise and share memories with. However, what should be a day of joy becomes a day of tragedy for some families, when negligent medical professionals make mistakes that result in the… read more

The statute of limitations may hamper your wrongful death claim

Each year, countless families in New York suffer the loss of someone close to them. To make things worse, many of these bereavements are the result of preventable accidents. When this happens, it is natural to want to seek answers and justice for your loss. However, when you are burdened by the grief of your… read more

Woman fights tobacco companies in the wake of her mother’s death

If an individual or organization causes the death of someone you love, it is only natural to want answers and justice. However, grieving takes time and while you are adapting to the void left in your life, legal proceedings may be the last thing on your mind. Unfortunately, if the statute of limitations expires before… read more

Mother sues Sheriff’s Office over her daughter’s death

If a person close to you has ever been endangered by someone else’s negligence, you may have found yourself wanting to seek justice for the wrongdoing. But what if that incident didn’t simply endanger your loved one, but brought about their death? Sadly, families across the U.S. experience the wrongful death of someone close to… read more

Mother files wrongful death suit against New York City

It is alarming to think about how much we rely on the diligence and responsibility of other people in our day-to-day lives. Your personal safety and that of your loved ones depends heavily on the people around you. A distracted driver, an inattentive caregiver, a negligent doctor or any number of other individuals could cause… read more

Father of murdered woman wins $10 million in wrongful death suit

Everyone makes mistakes, but when someone’s negligence results in harm coming to another person, it is a serious matter. There are many people in New York who will lose someone they know to a fatal accident or as the result of negligence at some point in their lives. All they can do then is look… read more