The New York wrongful death statute of limitations is Estates, Powers & Trusts § 5-4.1. If you are considering filing a wrongful death lawsuit in New York, you should be aware that there is a limited window of time to take this civil action before the deadline in your case runs out. At that point, …
New York Wrongful Death Lawsuit FAQs
When someone you love dies because of someone else’s negligence, you are entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit in New York. This process can seem complex and your visit to this web page suggests that you may have l questions about how filing a wrongful death case works. Please read on for answers to …
State Named in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed by Inmate’s Family
KESQ News in New York reports that on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, the mother of a 35-year-old Black inmate has filed a lawsuit against the State of New York and more than 30 corrections officers for the wrongful death of her son. The victim’s mother filed suit against state prison authorities and the U.S. Federal …
Family of Woman Sues Ambulance Company for Wrongful Death in 2019 Crash
Yahoo! News reports that the surviving family members of a woman being transported by ambulance from the hospital to her home are suing the ambulance company that was carrying her. The plaintiffs in the case allege that the woman would likely have survived her trip to the hospital had the driver not crashed into a …
Boy Killed In Long Island Driveway Accident
NBC Channel 4 News New York reported recently that a tragic motor vehicle accident on Long Island caused the death of a toddler on the morning of Sunday, May 9, 2021. According to a news release issued by officials with the Suffolk County Police Department, the incident took place between 10:25 a.m. and 10:35 a.m. …
Boonville Wreck Kills Local Woman
A Saturday wreck in Boonville, a village in upstate New York, has led to the death of a 42-year-old woman and critical injuries to a 38-year-old woman, both of Boonville, according to reporting by News Channel 2 in Utica. The incident occurred near Taylor and Kerwin Road at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday night, forcing State …
Family Seeks Justice For Man Killed By NYPD Vehicle
News12.com reports that the family and friends of a man that was killed by a New York City Police Department officer in a late July car accident gathered Thursday to call for justice for the victim. On July 25, a New York City Police Department SUV was responding to a 911 call when it blew …
A Passenger Was Killed In An Off-Road Crash Into A Pole
According to AAA, most drivers are concerned about accidents that involve other vehicles. After all, many drivers believe that while they themselves are safe drivers, the other people on roadways represent an unknown. However, that perspective doesn’t match up to real-world statistics about the most dangerous type of crash: single-vehicle accidents. According to statistics, more …
Aspirations Of The Perfect Selfie Moment Causes Fatality Increases Annually
Next year, the world wide web will have been available to the public for thirty years. Facebook just recently celebrated its 15th anniversary and is one of the most widely used social media platforms. YouTube is the only other platform that roughly matches the social media giant’s reach. Other platforms, such as Instagram and Snapchat, …
Be Careful While Skiing This Season
Skiing and snowboarding can be two activities that are both fun and great exercise. Both sports come with their dangers, which include both minor and serious injuries and fatalities. According to the National Ski Area Association, over the past ten years, there have been 41.5 skiing/snowboarding related deaths on average each year. About 44.7 people …