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If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or careless actions of another person, you can file a claim against the at-fault party to recover financial compensation. It is natural to have many questions when filing a wrongful death claim. One of your main concerns is likely how much your claim is …
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When a loved one passes away, there are two general types of claims that may be filed under the circumstances: a wrongful death or a survival action. Both types of claims can allow the surviving family members to obtain compensation for losses that can include burial expenses, lost wages of the deceased, and non-economic losses …
Losing a loved one under any circumstances is tragic, but the loss of a loved one due to another party’s negligence can be truly devastating. When someone else’s carelessness or intentional action causes the death of someone you love, it is important to find out more about filing a claim against the responsible party. Although …
Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Wrongful Death
Going through the horrific experience of losing a loved one in an accident or as a result of another party’s reckless or harmful actions can be the most devastating experience of a person’s life. Although it can extremely difficult to think about the possibility of moving forward with a lawsuit while you are grieving the …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Wrongful Death
There are far too many circumstances in which police misconduct results in serious and fatal injuries to residents of upstate New York. There are many ways in which police misconduct can lead to serious harm, from intentional actions taken against people to negligent on-the-job behavior that results in the unintentional death of another person. No …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Wrongful Death
The loss of a loved one in a preventable accident is heartbreaking. It is a tragedy that no family should be forced to endure. A wrongful death lawsuit is a type of legal claim that allows a family to seek justice, accountability, and financial support to help them get through a difficult time. In New …
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Nothing is more heartbreaking or emotionally gut-wrenching than losing a loved one in an avoidable accident. Although no amount of compensation can truly make things right, New York law allows families to pursue a civil wrongful death suit to hold defendants accountable for their recklessness or negligence. You and your family deserve justice and financial …
Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Wrongful Death
When you are considering the possibility of a wrongful death lawsuit after losing a loved one due to another party’s negligence or intentional wrongdoing, it is critical to begin working with a New York wrongful death lawyer as soon as possible to ensure that the claim is filed in a timely manner. In terms of …
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Losing a loved one is tragic under any circumstances, but the loss of a family member because of someone else’s careless behavior can be truly devastating. Under these circumstances, it can feel impossible to even consider the possibility of filing a lawsuit against the at-fault party given the emotional toll of the death. Yet filing a …
Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Wrongful Death
No amount of money awarded is adequate enough to replace a loved one, such as a parent, spouse, or child. However, providing compensation in the form of money damages is all a civil court can really do, so our clients are well within their rights to ask how much they can receive in a lawsuit. …
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