New York Wrongful Death Attorneys

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Understanding Your Right to Compensation in New York

If a close family member has died, your situation can become more hard if the death that occurred in New York was caused by the negligent or criminal behavior of someone else. In most cases, the family of the victim can bring an action for Wrongful Death.

New York Wrongful Death Laws

Not every family member is authorized to sue for wrongful death in New York.

In most instances, only the family members immediately related to the deceased will have the power to sue.

If you win in a wrongful death case, you will be entitled to compensation for funeral expenses, medical care the deceased received, loss of companionship, and, in the most severe cases, punitive damages.

In most instances, only the family members immediately related to the deceased will have the power to sue.

New York Wrongful Death Attorneys Are Available to Advise You

Like most other lawsuits, there is a time period in which you must bring your Wrongful Death action. If you do not file it within the statute of limitations, you will lose your authority to sue. Because of this, it is crucial that you retain a New York, New York Wrongful Death Attorney as soon as possible.

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