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- How Do Our Wrongful Death Lawyers Approach Cases Like Yours?
- What Damages Will Our Brentwood Wrongful Death Lawyers Pursue for You?
- What Evidence Do You Need to Prove a Wrongful Death Case?
- Pay Nothing Until Our Brentwood Wrongful Death Attorneys Secure Compensation
How Do Our Wrongful Death Lawyers Approach Cases Like Yours?
Every case—and every individual who comes to us for legal advice—is unique. Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., never applies one-size-fits-all strategies to the cases we take. Instead, we adopt a personalized approach by:- Keeping you informed. Our Brentwood lawyers recognize that this is a stressful and confusing time for your family. We stay in touch regularly, so you always know what is happening and what we are doing on your behalf.
- Identifying liable parties. Whether the negligent party was a driver, a property owner, a doctor, or a corporation, we are prepared to fight for your rights.
- Communicating with other parties. The liable party and their representatives all want to minimize your payout. Do not give them the chance to push you into a lowball settlement or twist your words to their advantage: let us do the talking.
- Collecting evidence. We will closely investigate your loved one’s accident and build the strongest possible case to persuade the insurer to offer an appropriate settlement.
- Calculating your case’s worth. Our legal team will tell you how much you are entitled to receive for all compensable losses. We understand that the case you present to us is your family’s one opportunity to secure the compensation that is needed and to win the justice your departed loved one deserves.
Do All Wrongful Death Cases Go to Court?
No. In fact, most civil cases settle without a trial. Insurance companies understand that offering a pretrial settlement is the fastest way to end most cases, so they are often willing to sign a settlement agreement with accident victims. Additionally, while trials do sometimes result in excellent outcomes for the surviving family, the hard truth is that almost every case has a degree of risk associated with it when the final outcome is put in the hands of another party, such as a jury. Both sides of a case are aware of this reality and, frequently, in order to avoid that risk, they agree to a settlement. Essentially a settlement “buys” certainty of outcome, an end to the case and, for some, a degree of closure. While the final decision as to whether accept a settlement or not is up to the court appointed representative of the departed loved one’s estate, (almost always a family member,) we will provide a comprehensive analysis of the particular advantages and disadvantages of the settlement offer so that whatever you decide, you will feel you are doing so based upon the best information available. Our more than three decades of experience representing the estates of wrongful death victims has proven repeatedly that the insurer’s main goal is to save themselves money. They might try to do so by delaying your claim, refusing to negotiate beyond a certain point, or making false statements about your loved one’s own alleged negligence. No matter what circumstances your family’s wrongful death case presents , our experienced trial attorneys are ready to deal with it. We champion our clients’ rights at the negotiating table and at trial with equal determination.For a free legal consultation with a Wrongful Death lawyer serving Brentwood, call (516) 932-0400
What Damages Will Our Brentwood Wrongful Death Lawyers Pursue for You?
Every case is different, and so are the types of compensation that each wrongful death survivor receives. Our wrongful death attorneys in Brentwood commonly typically pursue some or all of the following types of damages:- Funeral and burial expenses and any other end-of-life expenses that you had to pay for
- Medical bills for any treatment you paid for your loved one to receive prior to their passing
- Your loved one’s pain and suffering, if they experienced physical and emotional distress due to their injuries
- Loss of financial support for any income that your loved one would have put towards supporting their dependents
- Loss of parental guidance, if the deceased left behind minor children who are now left without the love and support of their parent
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What Evidence Do You Need to Prove a Wrongful Death Case?
Available evidence in wrongful death cases depends on the type of accident that your loved one was involved in. For example:- In traffic accident cases, we often request copies of the police report filed by the officer who responded to the crash. We might also review black box data, if any of the involved vehicles had an electronic data recorder installed.
- Cases involving medical malpractice or nursing home abuse might require us to quickly request documents from the healthcare institution or nursing home. We will make sure these documents are preserved for use in your case and that the liable party does not destroy them.
- In traffic accident and premises liability cases, part or all of the event might have been caught on film. Our Brentwood wrongful death lawyers will look for cell phone photos, surveillance footage, and/or dash cam footage to support your case.
- In most wrongful death cases, we review the deceased’s medical records and, when applicable, the results of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s report. We might also confer with specialists, such as accident reconstructionists or medical professionals.
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Pay Nothing Until Our Brentwood Wrongful Death Attorneys Secure Compensation
At Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., we do not want to add to your family’s financial burdens. That is why we charge a contingency fee, which means we only get paid if and when you do. Call our firm today to find out how our wrongful death lawyers in Brentwood will advocate for your family and hold the at-fault party accountable.Call or text (516) 932-0400 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form