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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:

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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.

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