One should know who can bring a wrongful death lawsuit in the Empire State. Those eligible are the decedent’s spouse, children, parents and/or personal estate representative. So long as you meet those qualifications, you may file suit for the death of a person, wrongful conduct or negligence of another resulting in death, the wrongful conduct and/or negligence would have resulted in serious injuries even if the victim had not died and/or you or a loved one is a survivor who has suffered specific damages due to the death. If your loved one died as a result of another person’s negligence, please read on, then contact one of our experienced Westchester County wrongful death attorneys to learn what you should know about wrongful death claims in New York.

What damages can you seek in a wrongful death claim in New York?

It should go without saying that only survivors or the estate can receive monetary awards to compensate for economic damages resulting from the death. Such entities can recover a variety of damages in a wrongful death lawsuit, including the following:

• Lost earnings
• Loss of support
• Medical expenses
• Funeral and burials costs
• Pain and suffering damages

How long do you have to file a wrongful death claim in New York?

According to New York State’s statute of limitations, you typically have two years, from the date of the person’s death, to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Exceptions apply, but you should not rely on the state’s civil courts granting you extensions. If you lost a loved one to another person’s negligent or wrongful conduct, you should reach out to one of our skilled Westchester County personal injury attorneys to discuss your next steps.

What can a Westchester County personal injury attorney do for you?

Pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit can be time-consuming, complicated and stressful, especially since you are already grieving the loss of your loved one. A knowledgeable and tactful Westchester County personal injury attorney will fight for the compensation you and your family may be entitled to due to a third party’s negligent or wrongful conduct. Our firm will help preserve the rights of you and your loved ones while ensuring that you see to your responsibilities as they pertain to this case. With a qualified legal professional from our firm working on your behalf, you will have the best possible chance of succeeding. Very few defendants will own up to their wrongdoing and pay what they owe, so please give us a call today.

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Hausman & Pendzick effectively represent victims of negligence in Westchester County and across the state of New York. We understand how challenging life can be without financial compensation for serious injuries you have wrongly sustained. If you need a knowledgeable and skilled personal injury attorney to help you recover compensation after an accident, contact Hausman & Pendzick today.