Wrongful Death

A "wrongful death" is the result of negligence or medical malpractice.

Negligence in wrongful death cases is the result of improper attention to rules, regulations and/or safety standards which create a dangerous environment where the resulting injury of an accident is death. Examples are deaths that result from:

Car or Motorcycle Accidents
Public Transportation Accidents Including Train and Airplane Crashes
Boating Accidents
Nursing Home Negligence
Gunshot Wounds
Bicyclists or Pedestrians Hit by Motor Vehicles
Dangerous Business Environments
Dangerous Conditions in Public Places
Construction Accidents
Intentional, Negligent or Reckless Killings of One Person by Another

Medical malpractice is also a cause of wrongful death. If a doctor fails in his or her duty towards a patient, and causes harm which eventualy leads to death, then this qualifies for a wrongful death lawsuit. This could result from:

Surgical Errors
Wrong Diagnoses
Medication Errors
Medical Procedure Errors

Wrongful death litigation seeks to compensate surviving family members for the loss of their loved one. Wrongful death lawsuits are brought to try to reimburse a family for financial loss as well as loss of services and companionship. Monetary awards often also include repayment of expenses such as medical care and funeral costs.

Additionally, punitive damages may be placed on the defendant, if a loved one's death was a result of malicious, reckless, or intentional misconduct on the defendant's part.

Our attorneys are skilled and experienced in proving the underlying negligence and medical malpractice cases requisite to requesting and receiving compensation for resulting death. To schedule a free consultation with one of our Wrongful Death Attorneys, please call (646) 530-0006 or click below to fill out our Attorney Contact Form.

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