Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. extends our sincerest condolences if your loved one died because of someone else’s negligence. We understand how stressful and upsetting this situation is. We also know your legal rights and how you can get justice. Your family could have a viable wrongful death case. Our Islip wrongful death lawyers will investigate what happened, assess your case, and handle your claim.
Since 1991, our lawyers have recovered more than $250 million for our clients. An Islip personal injury lawyer will review your case for free. Contact us today to learn more. We are here for you and provide free, confidential consultations.
- Our Islip Wrongful Death Attorneys Get Justice for Families
- How Our Islip, NY, Attorneys Approach Wrongful Death Cases
- Our Islip, NY, Lawyers Know How Wrongful Death Cases Work
- Discuss Your Loved One’s Islip Wrongful Death With Our Team
Our Islip Wrongful Death Attorneys Get Justice for Families
When our attorneys represent a family who lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, there are two parts to getting justice:
- Holding the at-fault party accountable
- Recovering an appropriate payout to cover the family’s expenses and losses
Unfortunately, losing a loved one often causes financial chaos for a family while they mourn their loss and attempt to figure out what their future might look like. This timing makes it incredibly difficult to pay bills and manage the household, especially if the lost loved one was the family breadwinner.
Damages Available in a Wrongful Death Claim
When our Islip wrongful death lawyers pursue compensation for surviving family members, we seek the following damages:
- Medical bills related to the fatal incident
- Lost income and benefits
- Loss of services previously provided by the deceased
- Funeral and burial costs
- Your family member’s pain and suffering
We provide free consultations. Our team regularly meets people on Long Island or elsewhere in the New York metropolitan area. We will meet with your family for free and represent you with no upfront fees. We only get paid if we secure compensation for your family. Contact us today to learn more.
For a free legal consultation with a Wrongful Death lawyer serving Islip, call (516) 932-0400
How Our Islip, NY, Attorneys Approach Wrongful Death Cases
At Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., we are here to make the best of this terrible situation you face. Our lawyers ardently advocate for families who suffered an unexpected, tragic loss. When you choose our team, you should expect aggressive representation and compassionate legal services. We have been successfully advocating for the surviving family members of wrongful death victims since 1991.
Our lawyers take the following steps when handling a wrongful death case:
- Listen to your side of the story
- Identify all potentially liable parties
- Communicate with the insurance company and others involved
- Gather evidence and develop a compelling case
- Determine an appropriate value for your case
- Negotiate or litigate to recover compensation for your family
Our firm has all the necessary resources to ensure you have the best understanding of your case and the strongest argument for maximum compensation based on the case facts. Our multilingual staff (Spanish, Greek, Bengali, Tamil, and Kannada) will answer your questions and explain the progress of your case. We also have access to expert witnesses, including:
- Medical experts
- Vocational rehabilitation specialists
- Life care planners
- Economists
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Our Islip, NY, Lawyers Know How Wrongful Death Cases Work
New York law allows specific family members or the decedent’s personal representative to file wrongful death lawsuits and pursue compensation. These claims or lawsuits are generally based on negligence. In almost any situation where someone else’s carelessness or recklessness caused a fatal accident, loved ones could file a wrongful death action.
Generally, we represent spouses, children, or parents in these cases. Our legal team for Islip wrongful death cases includes:
- Car accident lawyers: When a traffic accident causes a victim’s death, the surviving family members have a right to hold the at-fault driver accountable.
- Bicycle accident lawyers: When a careless driver strikes a cyclist, the victims often suffer catastrophic and fatal injuries.
- Birth injury lawyers: Medical malpractice that occurs while overseeing pregnancy or delivery could cause fatal injuries to the mother or newborn before, during, or shortly after birth.
- Construction accident lawyers: When workers suffer fatal injuries on construction sites, the property owner or general contractor is often legally responsible.
- Dog bites injury lawyers: A dog’s owner is often responsible for deaths from injuries when a judge has determined the animal is “dangerous” or the owner’s negligence allowed the attack to occur.
- Medical malpractice lawyers: When doctors or other healthcare providers fail to provide the accepted standard of medical care and the patient passes away, survivors could have a valid wrongful death action.
- Motorcycle accident lawyers: The family can hold the at-fault driver liable for motorcycle accident injuries that turn fatal.
- Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers: When a nursing home resident dies from abuse or neglect, their surviving family members could hold the facility owners or administrators responsible.
- Slip and fall accident lawyers: Property owners are legally responsible for keeping their properties safe. Family members whose loved ones suffer fatal injuries when owners fail to uphold their duty can hold them accountable.
- Truck accident lawyers: Our lawyers hold trucking companies liable for the injuries and deaths their drivers cause.
- Rideshare accident lawyers: Rideshare companies have substantial liability insurance policies that could pay families if their loved one dies due to a negligent rideshare driver.
While we settle many of these cases before going to a jury trial, we need to act quickly to ensure we meet the statute of limitations set by New York Civil Practice Laws & Rules § 214. If your loved one died from their injuries in Suffolk County, Long Island, contact us today. We will help you understand your family’s rights and legal options.
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Discuss Your Loved One’s Islip Wrongful Death With Our Team
Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. provides free consultations for families whose loved ones died due to another party’s negligence. Our Islip wrongful death lawyer knows how to get justice for you. Call for a free, confidential consultation, or use our contact form to connect with our team.
Call or text (516) 932-0400 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form