Wrongful Death Lawyers in New York
Compassionate Legal Support for Wrongful Death Claims in NY
Losing a loved one is difficult to bear. Knowing your loss could have been prevented makes it far worse. At Sultzer & Lipari, we offer legal counsel to families across New York who have lost parents, spouses, children, and other loved ones through the senseless acts of others. When individuals and corporations are careless or negligent, we believe they should be held responsible. This can help a family experience peace of mind in seeing justice served, and it can provide valuable financial support to build a more stable future.
Our wrongful death attorneys take on cases involving:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Construction site accidents
- Defective products
Contact Us for Justice in Wrongful Death Cases
To find out how we can help your family seek justice, call (800) 552-0265.
Eligibility for Filing a Wrongful Death Claim in NY
In New York, only a “personal representative” of a deceased person’s estate may file a wrongful death action. In many cases, this may already be a family member of the decedent, but the family member must also be the personal representative to come forward with a lawsuit.
Although a wrongful death case must be brought by a personal representative of the deceased’s estate, damages can be sought for surviving family members, including heirs and beneficiaries, who have suffered losses. If the wrongful death case is successful, the personal representative will hold such damages in a trust to then distribute accordingly.
Key Elements of a Successful Wrongful Death Claim
There are five elements to a wrongful death case in New York:
- A death occurred;
- The death was caused by the defendant’s wrongful conduct;
- The deceased could have pursued action in court if he/she had survived;
- One or more persons suffered a loss as a result of the death; and
- There are recoverable damages.
Each of these elements must be proven to reach a successful resolution.
Our Testimonials
Hear from Our Clients, Peers, and Judges Across the Country
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I'm delighted that you were able to resolve this. I think very highly of lawyers who actually take on these matters.- Judge Philip M. Halpern - United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
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The Sultzer Firm has many highly-qualified and capable and experienced lawyers representing plaintiffs in consumer class actions.- Judge Kenneth M. Karas - United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
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Counsel has demonstrated strong knowledge of the applicable law throughout the briefing process for this class certification motion.- Judge Mark C. Scarsi - United States District Court for the Central District of California
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Class Counsel have prosecuted the Litigation with skill, perseverance, and diligence, as reflected by the Settlement Fund achieved.- Judge Román - United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
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The firms’ expertise and competency in the class action context are reflected by the favorable outcomes.- Judge Gold - United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
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Plaintiffs’ Counsel have worked diligently and are experienced and well-versed in wage and hour cases and class actions.
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My research found that he is the best in his field.- John
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Judge Cogan stated that “the fact that I’m looking at 2022 index number on this case is, in itself, a testament to the efficiency of plaintiffs’ counsel’s efforts.”- Judge Brian M. Cogan - United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
A Record that Speaks for Itself
Over A Billion Dollars Won for Injured or Defrauded Clients
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Why Choose Our Firm?
The Right Firm Can Make the Difference
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At Sultzer & Lipari, we place our clients at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated team ensures personalized attention and tailored legal strategies to meet each client's unique needs, ensuring the best possible outcomes in every case.
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Sultzer & Lipari is one of the most sophisticated and successful class action firms in the country, recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved consumers, employees, investors and small businesses nationwide.
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Our attorneys are renowned by clients, courts, and adversaries for their creativity and tenacity in the courtroom.
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The seasoned trial attorneys at Sultzer & Lipari possess over 100 years of collective experience in complex civil disputes.
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Our attorneys have an unparalleled record of victories in complex commercial litigation & class action cases in nearly every state throughout the country.
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We have recovered over $1 billion for injured or defrauded clients, winning virtually every case we've tried or obtaining a superb settlement along the way.