Wrongful Death
Accident victims must respond quickly
Accident victims and their families face several challenges after a fatal or serious accident. First and foremost, an accident victim must seek medical assistance, undergo rehabilitation and take steps to alleviate the loss of income from a job loss. The emotional toll of a family... (Keep Reading)
Melissa Rivers considers wrongful death lawsuit
The September 4 death of 81-year-old comedian Joan Rivers during a routine medical procedure on her throat was a tragic surprise. Her daughter, Melissa, has hired a law firm to seek answers on whether malpractice occurred and to determine whether a medical malpractice lawsuit is... (Keep Reading)
East Harlem explosion sparks lawsuits
The New York City's Comptroller's Office received 205 notifications of potential lawsuits relating to a March 12, 2014 explosion in East Harlem that resulted in eight fatalities, demolition of two buildings and displacement of hundreds of residents. New York could conceivably payout over $1 billion.... (Keep Reading)
Case Settled For A Tracy Morgan Accident Victim
The first settlement was finalized for the June 7, 2014 New Jersey Turnpike crash, which involved a Walmart truck’s collision with a limousine van carrying Tracy Morgan and other passengers. A Walmart spokesperson said that the chain was attempting to settle other cases with passengers... (Keep Reading)
Rivers’ lawsuit filed against New York clinic
Alleging that Joan Rivers' celebrity led to negligent care, Melissa Rivers filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the clinic and others involved with treating the 81-year-old comic when she died on the operating table at an Upper East Side clinic. She went into cardiac and... (Keep Reading)
Older pedestrians at risk in Manhattan
Older pedestrians comprise less than half of the population in Manhattan but account for almost half of all car-versus pedestrian fatalities in the borough. This trend reflects national statistics, according to a non-profit advocacy organization. The Tri-State Transportation Campaign is a non-profit organization that advocates... (Keep Reading)
What is New York’s zone of risk rule?
A wrongful death action may involve the tragic situation where a family member actually witnesses the death or serious injury inflicted upon a loved one. New York allows relief to bystanders in wrongful death cases to persons in a zone of risk. In other words,... (Keep Reading)
New York’s five boroughs scene of most pedestrian fatalities
Between 2011 and 2013, more than 60 percent of pedestrian fatalities in New York City, Long Island and the five counties just north of New York City took place in the city according to a recent Tri-State Transportation Campaign report. Efforts in New York City... (Keep Reading)
What damages may be sought in a wrongful death action?
New York was the first state to award damages, through a wrongful death action, to family members who lost a loved one because of another person's negligence or recklessness. Family members may be entitled to monetary damages, referred to as pecuniary damages, to continue the... (Keep Reading)
When do New York wrongful death damages start?
New York law provides for wrongful death awards for family members of a person killed by another person's negligence or recklessness. Courts can award fair and just compensation covering the financial injuries related to the family member's death. These damages include the reasonable value of... (Keep Reading)
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