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The death of a relative is never easy, and it is a lot more challenging if that death could have been prevented.

You need to be able to look to someone you trust to answer your many questions. We feel confident that the law firm of O’Brien and Ford will have the ability to help you get some answers. 

When someone dies as a result of another person’s carelessness, it is a wrongful death. Death arising from an automobile crash, or following later from injuries suffered in an accident, could be a wrongful death.

When a person is killed in a fight or dies as a result of an attack, that is also a wrongful death. A criminal act, like murder, can also be the subject of a wrongful death lawsuit. 

Wrongful Death Lawyers Rochester New York

Attorneys in a wrongful death law firm have education and experience handling the wrongful death laws in their state. Other personal injury cases are governed by common law as established over time by the courts– the law of wrongful death, however, is determined by law. 

Wrongful death laws will limit who may be entitled to file a claim– usually, the deceased person’s partner, parent or son or daughter.

However, some states allow all children to sue for the wrongful death of a parent, and some make it possible for only minor children to sue. Even separated spouses may have the opportunity to sue for wrongful death. Some states allow parents to sue for the wrongful death of their grown children, and some do not.

If a member of your family has died, the law firm of O’Brien and Ford will be able to advise you of your rights under New York’s wrongful death law. 

There may be situations where a responsible party has some kind of immunity from wrongful death lawsuits. Some wrongful death laws restrict which relative may be sued for the wrongful death of another relative. Some governmental agencies may be sued for wrongful death. Do not assume that you cannot sue if your relative has been killed in an accident on state or municipal property. Do consult a wrongful death attorney right away, since there are often strict time limits for lawsuits against governmental agencies. 

 The type and amount of damages in a wrongful death suit are regulated by state law. One type of damage typical in wrongful death cases is lost potential earnings of the deceased person. Hospital and funeral costs are another illustration of the types of damages that may be recovered. Some states also permit damages to the loved ones for their grief and loss of the companionship of their loved one. If the wrongful death was resulted in by a deliberate or grossly negligent action, punitive damages may also be awarded. Some states’ wrongful death statutes place limits on the total amount of damages that may be awarded in a wrongful death suit. 

 

Rochester Wrongful Death Law Firm

If a member of your family has died due to carelessness, call an experienced wrongful death lawyer. Some examples of instances in which a wrongful death action may be possible are: 

– Car or motorcycle accidents, despite whether your family member was an operator, passenger, or pedestrian. 

– Accidents at the workplace 

– A fall in a public place 

– An assault 

– Medical malpractice 

– Drowning in a public or private pool 

– An accident in a hospital or nursing home  

 

Wrongful Death Attorney Near Me

When you have experienced the death of a family member, you should expect your attorney to treat you with dignity and kindness. Your lawyer should give your case the individual care that it deserves.

At O’Brien and Ford, we pride ourselves on our dedication to our clients. You can depend on us to explain what you need to know and keep you informed at all times.

We will not charge you for a consultation, and we will not charge you a legal fee unless we collect damages. Please call us today to speak with an attorney.