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Common Examples of Wrongful Death Cases Wrongful death lawsuits are brought when somebody dies as the result of the negligent actions of another party. These types of claims are typically brought by close family members of the person who has tragically lost their...
Product Liability and Wrongful Death Law A product sold in stores must be safe for consumers to use. When a product is defective, whether due to how the product was designed, assembled or marketed, and somebody tragically loses their life because of the defect, a...
Medical Malpractice & Wrongful Death Medical malpractice can be one of the causes of wrongful death. It occurs when a patient is harmed in some way by a doctor or other medical professional who has made an error in the course of care or failed to perform their...
New York Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations Time Is Of The Essence In New York, wrongful death lawsuits must be filed within two years of the date of the decedent's death. A statute of limitations restricts the amount of time a person has to file a lawsuit. These...
Wrongful Death ClaimsWhat is a Wrongful Death Claim? A wrongful death claim is a type of personal injury lawsuit that is brought when a person dies as a result of someone else's negligence or intentional actions. An unexpected death is always a tragedy, but often, the...
Wrongful Death Damages: FAQWhen someone dies due to someone else's negligence-whether intentional or accidental-the surviving loved ones will likely have the opportunity to bring a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party. The aim of these kinds of cases is...
What Damages Can Be Recovered in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit? Losing a loved one in an accident that never should have happened is one of the most traumatic experiences a family can be forced to deal with. Sadly, fatal accidents caused by negligence do happen, leaving...
Wrongful Death Lawsuit FAQs If you recently lost a loved one to an accident caused by someone else's negligence, you likely have a lot of questions. You may have heard the term "wrongful death," or even been advised by friends or other family members to bring a...
Wrongful Death of a Child or Elderly Person During wrongful death lawsuits in New York, courts and juries are given the unpleasant task of assigning a monetary value to a human life. Because the amount of damages awarded in wrongful death cases is based on financial...
New York Wrongful Death Lawyers When somebody dies due to another party’s negligence, family members of the deceased may be able to recover compensation under certain circumstances by filing a wrongful death lawsuit. The idea of taking legal action may be far from...
