New York Wrongful Death Lawyers
Losing a loved one because of negligence is devastating. Berkowitz & Weitz Law represents families throughout New York in wrongful death claims involving motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, construction accidents, nursing home neglect, unsafe property conditions, and other serious acts of negligence.
Our attorneys help families pursue accountability, financial compensation, and answers after a preventable death.
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Helping Families After A Preventable Death
A wrongful death claim may arise when a person dies because of another party’s negligence, carelessness, unsafe conduct, or failure to act. These cases can involve fatal crashes, medical errors, construction site accidents, nursing home neglect, dangerous property conditions, defective products, and other preventable tragedies.
While no lawsuit can undo the loss of a loved one, a wrongful death claim can help families seek financial stability, accountability, and a measure of justice.
Representation For Families In Serious Negligence Claims
Wrongful death cases may arise from many different types of accidents and acts of negligence.
Determining What Happened And Who Is Responsible
Wrongful death cases require careful investigation. Evidence may include medical records, accident reports, witness statements, photographs, surveillance footage, expert analysis, safety records, and testimony from responsible parties.
Berkowitz & Weitz Law investigates the circumstances of the death, identifies all potentially responsible parties, and prepares each case for negotiation or litigation.
- Accident and negligence investigation
- Medical and expert record review
- Preservation of evidence
- Identification of responsible parties
- Trial-ready case preparation
Compensation Available In Wrongful Death Claims
The damages available in a wrongful death case depend on the facts of the case, the losses suffered by surviving family members, and the financial impact of the death.
Medical Expenses
Costs related to treatment before death, hospitalization, emergency care, and related medical services.
Funeral Costs
Reasonable funeral, burial, and related expenses resulting from the loss.
Lost Financial Support
Loss of earnings, benefits, household support, and financial contributions the deceased would have provided.
Loss Of Services
Loss of care, guidance, parental support, household services, and other measurable contributions.
Conscious Pain & Suffering
Damages may be available if the deceased experienced conscious pain and suffering before death.
Financial Security
Claims may help surviving family members address the long-term economic impact of a preventable death.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a wrongful death claim?
A wrongful death claim may be brought when a person dies because of another party’s negligence, unsafe conduct, or failure to act. These claims may arise from accidents, medical malpractice, unsafe property conditions, construction injuries, nursing home neglect, and other serious negligence.
Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit in New York?
Wrongful death claims are generally brought by the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate on behalf of surviving family members and beneficiaries.
What damages are available?
Damages may include medical expenses, funeral costs, lost financial support, loss of services, and other economic losses. In some cases, conscious pain and suffering may also be pursued.
How long do families have to file a wrongful death claim?
Strict deadlines apply to wrongful death claims. Families should speak with an attorney as soon as possible so evidence can be preserved and filing requirements can be evaluated.
Speak With A New York Wrongful Death Lawyer Today
If your family lost a loved one because of negligence, medical malpractice, a construction accident, unsafe property conditions, or another preventable event, contact Berkowitz & Weitz Law today.