Wrongful Death and Catastrophic Injuries

New York City Lawyer

When someone dies through the negligent actions of another person or company, you and the estate of the deceased may be able to make a wrongful death claim can result. When a death ensues, the Court will appoint an Administrator to be the family representative for the lawsuit. A family bringing a wrongful death claim after a fatal accident or medical malpractice may be able to recover compensation for their pecuniary loss such as for the loss of services, parental guidance, and other economic losses, as well as recover for the conscious pain and suffering of your loved one prior to death. The estate's attorney would need to establish that the death was caused by a defendant's negligent actions.