Wrongful Death
If your loved one’s death was caused by the negligence or inattention by a doctor, nurse, or other attending person, you may have recourse through a wrongful death lawsuit and New York’s wrongful death laws. Even if the defendant's conduct was unintentional, they may be held liable for the victim's death. The purpose of a wrongful death lawsuit is to seek monetary compensation for the surviving spouse, children, beneficiaries or dependents, and the injustice of that death.
Wrongful death law cases include death as a result of an automobile accident, workplace accident, violent act, defective drug, negligent medical care, or surgery, etc.
Wrongful death charges may be brought against the individual(s) and public agencies that may be responsible for the death, including a city or state, city jail, state prison, state or private hospital, school, public company, nursing home, etc.
In a typical wrongful death case, a wrongful death lawyer will seek damages on behalf of the victim's family for:
- Medical, hospital, funeral and burial expenses;
- Past and future monetary losses such as loss of financial support and service;
- Compensation for pain and suffering;
Normally, the immediate family members file a wrongful death claim, but anyone who is a victim can submit a wrongful death complaint. Since wrongful death lawsuits are brought to civil court, the complaint must be submitted within the statute of limitations, which are different in each state.
For a free case evaluation, submit your claim to The Law Offices of David N. Sloan, Esq. now to ensure you are getting all that New York’s wrongful death laws provide for.