Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Wrongful Death
New York’s wrongful death statute gives the executor of a decedent’s estate or their personal representative the right to pursue a wrongful death claim against a party that caused their death due to their wrongful act, neglect, or default that would have made that party liable had the decedent survived and had the right to …
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If you recently lost a loved one due to a medical mistake at a New York hospital, you might be considering filing a wrongful death claim. Your loved one went to the hospital for medical treatment. If they died as a result of negligent care, a wrongful death claim may be able to seek justice …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Wrongful Death
If you recently lost a loved one in an accident that was someone else’s fault or due to intentional misconduct, you might be considering filing a wrongful death claim on their behalf. New York’s wrongful death statute allows an estate’s personal representative to file a wrongful death case against the party responsible for the death. …
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Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is devastating. Nothing can bring your loved one back. Yet, the only way to hold someone legally accountable for the tremendous pain and grief your family has had to experience due to their negligence may be by filing a wrongful death claim. Expert witnesses can play …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one unexpectedly is devastating. Knowing that someone else’s negligence was responsible for it is maddening. If you have recently lost a loved one in an accident, you may have the right to seek compensation for the losses you suffered that stem directly from the death. However, the process of filing a wrongful …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Wrongful Death, Truck Accidents
Truck accidents claim the lives of hundreds of New Yorkers each year. Large commercial trucks are essential to our state’s economy, but these large vehicles cause incredible damage when they smash into other vehicles on a road. At Powers & Santola, LLP, our team of New York wrongful death lawyers can assist anyone who lost …
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Fatal accidents are not uncommon in New York, especially on our roads. Each year, hundreds of people are killed in collisions while riding in a car, enjoying a bicycle ride, or crossing the street as a pedestrian. According to one estimate, New York has more than 114,000 miles of public roads. And in 2022, the …
At Powers & Santola, LLP, we use the latest technology to help our clients obtain a settlement after an accident. For decades, we have used accident reconstruction, which is an invaluable tool when negotiating or litigating a personal injury claim. Accident reconstruction experts help us visualize an accident which happened months ago. They can create …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Wrongful Death
Accidental deaths are emotionally traumatic for family members left behind. If you can bring a wrongful death claim, however, you might obtain some measure of justice, as well as compensation to cover financial and emotional losses. But what happens if the defendant has no money to pay? A person might be liable for the death …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Wrongful Death
Wrongful death lawsuits provide critical support to certain family members who have lost a loved one in either an accident or a violent attack. At Powers & Santola, LLP, our goal is to obtain as much compensation as possible for lost services, loss of financial support, and other damages. However, one impediment to receiving maximum …
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