Many people understand the immediate impact of an early death. Mourning, paying for a funeral and personal struggle are expected. What people fail to think about is the way a wrongful death can echo a family’s life. Death can leave a family struggling for years...
Catastrophic Injuries & Wrongful Death
Third-party claim following crane collapse
Construction cranes make impossible tasks manageable. Cranes can lift and lower heavy equipment and materials so workers can do their jobs, especially when it entails working at great heights. Unfortunately, crane accidents are not rare in New York and other states. A...
The mysterious cases of wrongful death in American jails
The recent alleged suicide of Jeffrey Epstein raised eyebrows in New York. Many people believe that his death was no suicide, but rather, an act of silencing. Regardless of whether or not this is true, one thing is certain. Americans die in jails under mysterious and...
Difficulties victims face with personal injury claims
When seeking reparations for catastrophic injuries and wrongful death, victims are often surprised by the red tape in New York. This red tape comes not only from state laws, but companies that learn to game these laws to protect themselves. The primary way companies...
What damages can you seek in a New York wrongful death claim?
If you have suffered the death of a loved one in New York due to the negligent or reckless actions of others, you may consider filing a wrongful death claim. Although such an action will not bring back the person you lost, it may provide you and the others he or she...
How can I deal with the sudden loss of a loved one?
If you’ve lost someone you love to another person’s negligent actions, you may be reeling from the suddenness of the event. For many people these types of deaths are far more traumatic, as there is no lead up to prepare you for losing someone you love....
How many motorcycle wrecks result in a fatality or injury?
Riding a motorcycle can be dangerous, especially if a motorcyclist comes across a reckless driver on the road or road conditions deteriorate due to inclement weather. Unfortunately, when someone is involved in an accident while riding a motorcycle, they may face an...
Can you pursue a wrongful death lawsuit for an unborn child?
Having a child is an exciting and joyous time in one's life, or it should be. Expecting parents have a reasonable assumption that the pregnancy will go smoothly and a healthy baby will be waiting for them at the end of the journey. Unfortunately, this is not always...