New York Wrongful Death Attorney
You lose the right to file a wrongful death claim if you fail to file before the New York statute of limitations runs out.
If you have lost a loved one in a fatal accident or in an assault you may have a claim for wrongful death. Attorney Daniel A. Kalish understands you are grieving and emotionally drained, however, it is critical that you speak with a lawyer as soon after the incident as possible.
In order to preserve your right to a claim and build the strongest case possible, the claim needs to be filed by a strict deadline, and statements and evidence should be collected while fresh. As a first step, a representative for the estate needs to be appointed by the court.
Mr. Kalish has over 20 years of experience in claims and lawsuits for personal injury and wrongful death. If you would like to speak with him, contact our office in White Plains, New York and schedule a free consultation.
Some factors leading to a wrongful death claim include:
- a fatal car crash, a truck accident on Interstate 87 or 287 or another New York road, a pedestrian or other motor vehicle accident
- a violent assault, possibly involving inadequate security, poor school supervision, a workplace assault, or police misconduct
- a fall on poorly maintained premises or a construction site fall
- medical malpractice, including surgical errors and birth injuries
- animal attacks
- defective products, poorly designed products, and dangerous drugs
In addition to proving negligence or intent on the part of the responsible party, pecuniary or monetary loss must be proven. This includes not only lost income, but the cost of counseling and guidance that would have been provided by the victim. For more information, see our Wrongful Death Practice Center.
New York wrongful death attorney Daniel A. Kalish serves Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Yonkers, Mount Vernon, Peekskill, Dutchess, Putnam, and White Plains. Our firm also handles claims and lawsuits for New York residents whose losses were in other states. If we are not the best firm to help you with your claim, Mr. Kalish will be happy to refer you to a well-qualified colleague.
Our personal injury lawyers charge no attorneys’ fees unless our client recovers damages.
