When negligence or wrongdoing causes an accident to occur, those who caused harm should be held responsible for the consequences. Victims can pursue a personal injury claim to obtain monetary payment for their losses.
Unfortunately, some accidents are fatal. If that’s the case, a Floral Park wrongful death lawyer can help surviving loved ones to understand their rights to justice. Abaev Law Firm has helped many family members who lost loved ones in accidents to take legal action, and we’ve recovered millions after tragic fatal accidents caused devastating loss.
To find out how our committed and compassionate Floral Park injury attorneys can help you in the aftermath of a death caused by careless behavior, give us a call or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation.
How Can You Make a Wrongful Death Claim in Floral Park?
N.Y. Estates Powers & Trusts Law § 5-4.1 establishes the requirements and limitations of a wrongful death claim in New York. Under this statute, a personal representative can pursue a wrongful death claim when someone is killed. Damages available in a successful claim include:
- Funeral expenses
- Lost parental guidance that causes economic loss
- Lost income the deceased should have earned if not for the untimely death
If the person who was killed incurred medical bills, suffered property damage, or experienced pain and suffering before passing away, N.Y. Estates Powers & Trusts Law § 11-3.2 allows the estate of the victim to make a survival claim to obtain compensation for the medical costs, damaged property, or pain they endured.
Abaev Law Firm can help surviving family members to determine who has legal standing (or legal authority) to sue under these laws and can provide assistance in making a claim to maximize damages.
How to Find the Right Attorney to Represent You After a Death in Queens
To find the right attorney to represent you after a death, you should:
- Look for a lawyer who has handled similar cases: For example, Abaev Law Firm has represented family members of victims killed in motor vehicle accidents, bike accidents, pedestrian accidents, dog attacks, defective product claims, rideshare and taxi accidents, school negligence, and many other types of accidents.
- Check the attorney’s past results: Although the specific facts of your claim determine your likely compensation, firms like Abaev Law Firm that have recovered millions for clients have demonstrated an ability to present evidence in a compelling way in court.
- Make sure your lawyer has courtroom experience. Not every firm has lawyers who are at home in a courtroom. The aggressive and experienced trial lawyers at Abaev Law Firm have gone the distance to represent victims in front of a judge and jury, and we thrive on making strong arguments that help you maximize the chances of a favorable verdict.
- Find an attorney who cares about you. At Abaev Law Firm, you aren’t just another case. We have many reviews from satisfied clients who praise our commitment to compassionate representation and our willingness to be there to keep them informed and answer questions throughout their legal proceedings.
Contact a Floral Park Wrongful Death Lawyer Today
Abaev Law Firm has a long and successful track record of fighting for fair compensation in wrongful death claims. To learn more about the legal services we offer, give us a call to schedule your free consultation with a Floral Park wrongful death lawyer ready to fight for you.