WRONGFUL DEATH LAWYERS IN NEW YORK CITY

Fighting For Those Who Have Lost Loved Ones Due To Negligence in New York

Losing a loved one in a fatal accident – especially when the loss resulted from someone else’s negligence – is a traumatic, difficult time. While grieving your loss is the most important consideration, it is also important to consider the potential for a wrongful death claim. For many families that have lost their primary financial provider, wrongful death compensation might be the only means of income for the foreseeable future, so hiring the right wrongful death attorney could be a matter of survival.

Contact Restivo & Murphy LLP today at (800) 997-9109 to schedule a free consultation with our New York City wrongful death attorneys.

Seeking Maximum Compensation for Your Losses

At Restivo & Murphy LLP, our lawyers represent clients in Long Island, Suffolk County, and Nassau County, as well as throughout the 5 boroughs of New York City.

With more than 60 years of combined legal experience, our attorneys can help you obtain damage award compensation for:

  • Loss of income
  • Loss of support and services
  • Medical and funeral costs
  • Pain and suffering the deceased experienced before death
  • Punitive damages

Every case is different. Certain damage awards for noneconomic losses and punitive damages are not available as a general rule. But there are circumstances that allow for these damages, which could substantially increase your overall compensation award.

Our attorneys have a reputation for maximizing our clients’ compensation awards. We take the time to research every possible avenue for compensation, and we fight aggressively in the courtroom to make sure each client obtains the maximum level of compensation available. We are committed to doing everything we can to make sure you earn the maximum award possible in your case.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in New York?

In New York, a wrongful death claim may only be filed by the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate. A family member is not entitled to file a wrongful death claim unless he or she is also the personal representative of the decedent’s estate.

The personal representative may file a wrongful death claim to recover compensation for:

  • Losses suffered by the decedent’s estate
  • Losses suffered by the decedent’s heirs, beneficiaries, or devisees

The specific damages awarded are dependent on the specific facts of each case. If damages are awarded, the personal representative will hold the compensation in trust for those individuals to whom the proceeds belong.

Statute of Limitations for New York Wrongful Death Claims

In all wrongful death cases in the state of New York, there is a statute of limitations that determines how long the decedent’s personal representative has to file a claim. Currently, a wrongful death claim must be filed within 2 years of the date of the person’s death. If more than 2 years have passed, a claim may no longer be filed.

Contact Our Wrongful Death Attorneys in New York City Today

We take cases on contingency and we offer free consultations, so you will not be charged attorney fees unless we win your case.

Message us or call our New York City wrongful death lawyers at (800) 997-9109.