If the loss of a loved one on Long Island is what has led you to our website, we extend our heartfelt condolences. We believe wrongful deaths resulting from the careless or reckless conduct of someone other than the victim should never be tolerated. These great losses compel our firm to seek justice for victims like you. Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. will seek a financial recovery that holds liable parties accountable for their negligence.
Our Long Island wrongful death lawyers handle cases like yours with compassion and a relentless will to secure a favorable outcome. Let us serve your family while you tend to what matters most—your emotional and psychological health. Our Long Island personal injury lawyers provide free initial case consultations and review your options for a claim or wrongful death lawsuit.
In This Article
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- Eligible Family Members Who Could Pursue a Wrongful Death Claim
- Types of Wrongful Death Cases We Manage on Long Island
- Recoverable Damages in a Wrongful Death Case
- How Much Will It Cost to Have a Wrongful Death Lawyer Fight for Financial Recovery?
- Victims of Wrongful Deaths Choose Our Law Firm to Seek Justice
- Let Our Long Island Wrongful Death Attorney Get Started on Your Claim Today
- How We Prove Who Is Liable for Your Loved One's Death
- Contact Our Team for Your Free Initial Case Consultation
Eligible Family Members Who Could Pursue a Wrongful Death Claim
Any time death is preventable, surviving loved ones might consider a wrongful death action. New York law limits who represents families and other loved ones in these cases. Generally, only the deceased victim's personal representative is eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit. The personal representative is the estate administrator or executor of the will. If your loved one that has passed died without a will the persons eligible to be appointed as their estate’s personal representative, called an administrator, are determined by specific statutes known as laws of intestacy. The person who seeks to be appointed administrator would then petition the Surrogate Court for a formal appointment to that position, generally called a granting of Letters of Administration.For a free legal consultation with a personal injury lawyer serving Long Island, call (516) 932-0400
Types of Wrongful Death Cases We Manage on Long Island
Once you know who should represent your family in your case, have them contact us to learn more about your options. Our attorneys on Long Island fight for clients facing many different circumstances, including the loss of a loved one due to:- A car, SUV, or truck accident
- A motorcycle accident
- A commercial truck accident
- A pedestrian, bicycle, or scooter accident
- A boating accident
- A train accident
- Medical malpractice
- A defective product
- A dangerous premises
- Abuse or neglect
- Any other circumstance involving negligence
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Recoverable Damages in a Wrongful Death Case
Wrongful death cases present the legal system with a tough question: What is the monetary value of human life? Your loved one was far more than the income they earned or the services they provided you and your loved ones. Though these losses are important to consider, your case might also reflect:- The non-economic benefits your loved one provided: Depending on their relationship to the decedent, victims might lose companionship, romantic partnership, parental guidance, emotional comfort, psychological stability, and other non-economic benefits that the decedent provided.
- The emotional distress of those affected by the loss: The Journal of Aging and Health explains that most surviving loved ones experience the most acute levels of grief for six to twelve months after their loss. Of course, grief can be experienced by surviving loved ones for the rest of their lives. In addition to grief, surviving loved ones might suffer from depression, lost sleep, diminished quality of life, and other types of mental anguish. Our team could also include the decedent's conscious pain and suffering in your wrongful death case. (That is, the pain and suffering your loved one experienced from the accident injuries before succumbing to those injuries.)
- Financial costs related to your loved one's passing: The pain that you are experiencing likely stems from the loss of your loved one as a person, not the financial support they provided. Even so, it will be our job to protect you financially. This means that we will consider lost income, lost benefits, lost household services, and other financial damages present in your case.
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How Much Will It Cost to Have a Wrongful Death Lawyer Fight for Financial Recovery?
We believe strongly that the surviving loved ones of every victim of wrongful death deserve representation. However, finances should never be a barrier to hiring our firm, so we ensure they never are. Our attorneys receive contingency fees. We only get paid if we secure a settlement or judgment for you. You will pay us no out-of-pocket fees or costs, and we will see to it that all case-related expenses are covered. We also provide free initial consultations to all prospective clients. When you call us, we will answer any questions you have, provide legal advice, and explain how wrongful death laws on Long Island work.Complete a Free Case Evaluation form now
Victims of Wrongful Deaths Choose Our Law Firm to Seek Justice
Though wrongful death cases are often necessary, they are not always easy. Loved ones generally do not want to face the intricate details of their spouse, parent, or child's passing—and you should not have to. You should choose our firm because you want trained legal professionals to seek justice. At the same time, we understand the importance of protecting you from unnecessary emotional or psychological pain. Therefore, when you hire our law firm, you should expect:- Compassion and understanding: Almost all of our team members live on Long Island, and we have handled wrongful death cases for many families right here on Long Island. We truly care about members of our community, and we have witnessed the devastation that wrongful deaths cause. Therefore, we will handle your case and communicate with you with the greatest degree of sensitivity and compassion.
- Undivided attention to your case: We know you want to move forward from your loved one's loss. While we never rush the outcome of a case to the detriment of the results we are working to win, we will handle your case with the necessary urgency. We will focus intently on securing your desired outcome as quickly as possible.
- Regular updates: Our legal team keeps clients in the loop. We will inform you immediately when there is a significant development in your case you should know about.
- Supportive attorneys and paralegals fighting for justice: We want every client to feel like a member of our legal family. The fight we put up for both you and the memory of your lost loved one will exemplify our familial approach to the law.
Tasks Our Wrongful Death Attorney Manages on Your Behalf
When we complete your consultation, and you decide to trust us with your financial recovery and fight for justice for your loved one, we will:- Identify liable parties
- Communicate with all parties for you
- Gather evidence
- Determine a value for your case
- Fight for the settlement or judgment you and your loved ones deserve
Let Our Long Island Wrongful Death Attorney Get Started on Your Claim Today
Let our firm's Long Island wrongful death lawyers make your life easier. Following the trauma of a sudden loss, you deserve a law firm that will fight for you. Our compassionate and understanding team is here to help you when you need us. However, you should not wait to start your case, as the statute of limitations, Estates, Powers & Trusts § 5-4.1, restricts your window for filing your claim. In addition, there could be other deadlines that we need to honor, as well as practical considerations (e.g., obtaining witness statements, securing surveillance and dashcam video, etc.), that make prompt legal action the most prudent way forward.How We Prove Who Is Liable for Your Loved One's Death
Before pursuing your compensation, we must establish liability. We often do this by satisfying the four elements of negligence. These include:- Duty of care: The liable party had a responsibility to keep your loved one safe.
- Breach of duty: They did not maintain their duty of care and instead acted with negligence.
- Causation: Their negligence was the cause of the accident that fatally injured your loved one.
- Damages: You and your family suffered damages because of the loss of your loved one.
Contact Our Team for Your Free Initial Case Consultation
Call Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., for a free consultation today. We provide no-obligation case reviews for families who lost a loved one in a negligence accident on Long Island. You do not have to guess at your options or try to handle your claim on your own. Our wrongful death team is here to help with no upfront costs. Contact us on the phone or using our online contact form today.Call or text (516) 932-0400 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form