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Wrongful Death
What Is Wrongful Death?
The laws of New York and New Jersey, and most other states, provide specific,
defined remedies when someone causes the wrongful death of another. These
laws are commonly called “Wrongful Death Statutes”. Damages
can include the victim’s pain and suffering prior to death, emotional
injuries to family members who may have witnessed the accident and compensatory
economic damages for those dependent upon the victim’s financial support.
What Are Wrongful Death Damages?
Usually, Wrongful Death damages include both economic damages
(projected gross income over the decedent’s lifetime, etc.) and
non-economic ones (e.g., pain and suffering prior to death as well as
lost enjoyment of life). Family members may receive funeral expenses
and medical costs. Sometimes, punitive damages are awarded.
Who Files a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
When the victim has died before a lawsuit is filed, the law
permits the decedent’s heirs or a representative of a decedent’s
estate (typically a family member called an executors or administrator)
to file a lawsuit. In other cases, the victim passes away during
litigation, and the law permits an executor or administrator to proceed
with the lawsuit.
What Is The Next Step?
Our firm has handled many Wrongful Death cases over the years. Our
lawyers are experts at navigating through the complex Surrogate
Court and Probate law systems.
HKPD will make sure that a representative will be appointed
in a timely manner to enable the lawsuit to proceed against
the negligent parties.
If you have lost a loved one, you and your family may be legally entitled to large wrongful death cash damages. In this difficult time, we can offer a free, legal consultation, with an attorney who has real compassion and understanding for your loss.
The law only allows so much time to file these claims before they are time-barred. Don’t delay. Let a HKPD personal injury lawyer help you. We are available 24/7.
For more information:
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
www.cdc.gov/ncipc/
National Violent Death Reporting System
www.cdc.gov/ncipc/profiles/nvdrs/facts.htm
Center for Disease Control
www.cdc.gov/node.do/id/0900f3ec8000e539
National Patient Safety Foundation
www.npsf.org