Practice Area · Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
A wrongful death lawsuit compensates surviving family members after a loved one is killed due to another party's negligence, medical malpractice, or an intentional act. No amount of money can undo that loss, but a wrongful death claim can provide financial stability for a family left behind — especially minor children who lost a parent.
New York law gives surviving family members only two years from the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. That deadline can arrive quickly for a grieving family, which is why early legal guidance matters even when litigation feels like the last thing on anyone's mind.
- Fatal car, truck, or pedestrian accidents
- Deaths caused by medical malpractice
- Deaths caused by an intentional act
- Fatal worksite and construction accidents
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do we have to file?
New York law requires a wrongful death lawsuit to be filed within two years of the date of death.
Who can bring a wrongful death claim?
Generally, the personal representative of the deceased's estate files on behalf of surviving family members, including a spouse and children.
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