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Queens NY Wrongful Death Lawyers
Queens NY Wrongful Death Information
Wrongful death is the loss of life, which is caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of another. If you have lost a loved one as a result of someone else's negligence, there is certainly no amount of money that can replace that person or adequately compensate you for your loss. A sudden, unexpected death in the family can not only cause emotional trauma, but also financial strain. Families are suddenly faced with expenses such as unpaid medical bills and funeral expenses. In cases where families have lost a primary wage-earner, the financial loss is even more devastating.
Wrongful death can occur under several circumstances such as:
- Auto accidents caused by negligent drivers
- DUI collisions
- Medical malpractice
- Construction accidents
- Defective Products
- Auto product defects
- Nursing home abuse
Some of the compensations that can be claimed in wrongful death cases include burial and funeral expenses, lost future income, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of love and companionship and reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses. Some of the damages in a wrongful death claim are easier to quantify than others. While it is easier to estimate expenses such as medical costs and funeral expenses, it is definitely much more challenging to put a price tag on loss of love and companionship.
In a Queens wrongful death case, the plaintiff must prove that the loved one's death was the result of the defendant's negligent acts, and that their financial hardships and losses occurred due to the death. Immediate family members such as spouses, children and parents of deceased victims, especially those who depended on the victim's income, are eligible to file a wrongful death claim.
The claim process is often lengthy and complicated, and is best handled with the assistance of a skilled attorney. If you have lost a loved one as a result of someone else's negligence, you need an experienced and knowledgeable Queens New York wrongful death lawyer, who will treat you like a family member and handle your situation with kindness and sensitivity.
The Queens New York personal injury lawyers of Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro & Halperin, LLP have a successful track record representing families of fatally injured victims in wrongful death cases. We have the skill, knowledge and tenacity to fight large corporations and governmental agencies on behalf of our clients. The purpose of a wrongful death claim is not just monetary compensation, but also to right a wrong. If you believe you may have a potential wrongful death claim, please call the law offices of Wingate, Russotti and Shapiro today.
