No amount of money can compensate a family whose loved one was taken away from them
as a result of wrongful death. In New York, wrongful death is a type of personal
injury that may be the result of many kinds of accidents including those resulting
from medical malpractice, defective products, construction accidents, or automobile
accidents. This type of unforeseen tragedy leaves family members with hospital bills,
funeral expenses and the emotional trauma of the loss of a loved one.
New York law permits certain members of a deceased's family to recover damages for
conscious pain and suffering as well as the economic loss sustained by these family
members as a result of the negligent wrongful death of their loved one.
The cause of action for wrongful death accrues on the date of death. A lawsuit must
be commenced within two years of that date. Because an estate must be created to
prosecute a cause of action for wrongful death and because a thorough investigation
must be promptly conducted so that important evidence is preserved, it is important
to consider acting promptly to protect your rights.
Call Jeffrey Kirsch at (845) 796-9909 for a no obligation evaluation of your case.
