Wrongful death law covers various issues requiring an experienced attorney’s knowledge. At Schneider Law Offices, PLLC, we offer the expertise you seek in these kind of cases in New York. We serve New York City, the Hudson Valley, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie, and the vicinity as personal injury law experts who know how to establish your case so you can gain the restitution that is due you.
Cases that fall under the wrongful death category span from nursing home negligence to auto accidents to negligence causing dangerous circumstances on one’s premises and many more scenarios. In this kind of case, suits can often be brought against a party when criminal charges are not attempted or if they fail. It is our job at Schneider Law Offices, PLLC, to prove that a party (usually a family of the deceased) has suffered a loss due to the negligence or fault of another. Wrongful death cases can fall into one or more of these or additional categories:
- Loss of life due to someone’s negligence (loss of spouse, parent, or other family member, causing suffering and anguish to surviving family members)
- Loss of income due to death of loved one, with this income depended upon by family members
- A whole host of accident scenarios leads to loss of life, such as auto, boat, train accidents, acts of violence, and more.
As you can see, not only does the pain and suffering of losing a loved one play a part in wrongful death cases, but the potential lost income of the deceased and the ramifications of that loss (potential lifestyle changes, provisions for spousal support, minor children’s welfare, etc.) make wrongful death lawsuits incredibly important to surviving family members. Another key point to consider is that the money awarded in wrongful death lawsuits will become part of the deceased’s estate. As your wrongful death attorneys, you can depend on our representation in the surrogate’s court for estate administration, probate, and more. Unfortunately, these are complex matters that must be dealt with in the event of death, and we offer the benefit of our experience as estate administration experts.
Only attorneys who are most versed in wrongful death law should be consulted in these matters to ensure a positive resolution for you. That’s why we encourage you to contact us at 845-419-2354. We offer a free consultation and offer the benefit of our significant estate administration experience.