Brooklyn Wrongful Death Lawyer

Your family can take legal action against the at-fault party after a fatal accident. A Brooklyn wrongful death lawyer from our team at Levine And Wiss can provide you with compassionate guidance throughout all parts of the legal process.

Our firm has over a century of combined experience handling complex legal claims. You can rely on a Brooklyn personal injury lawyer to help your family secure fair damages for your losses while holding the liable party accountable. 

You can learn more when you call or complete our online contact form. 

Do You Need a Wrongful Death Lawyer in Brooklyn, NY?

You may need assistance from a legal professional to successfully resolve a wrongful death claim. Our law firm will prioritize your needs after a fatal accident and can quickly review your family’s situation to see if you qualify to file a legal claim. 

Generally, New York only allows you to file a wrongful death claim if a lawyer can show that someone else caused the loss of your loved one through negligence or another form of misconduct. 

If your family can file a claim, we’ll take over all aspects of the legal process and help with any hurdles you face.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in New York?

In New York, only a personal representative for the deceased can file a wrongful death claim. Your loved one could select this representative in a legal document, like a will. If your loved one did not choose a representative, the court can select someone to fill this role. 

While a personal representative must file the claim, they may not always receive damages through the claim. Instead, surviving relatives typically receive wrongful death damages. Surviving relatives may include:

• Spouses
• Children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren 
• Parents and grandparents 
• Siblings

Our firm can provide more information about who can file a claim through our wrongful death FAQs.

Funds Available After a Fatal Accident

A wrongful death attorney in Brooklyn, NY, can help your family get funds to address the economic and non–economic damages you face after the loss of a loved one. New York intends these damages to give your family just and fair compensation. 

Depending on your circumstances, the liable party may need to cover:

• Burial and funeral expenses 
• Your loved one’s medical expenses
• Lost financial support and other services
• Lost care and guidance
• Lost inheritance 

You may also receive punitive damages in some cases. These damages serve as a way to punish the party responsible for the loss of your loved one, and they do not directly connect to the losses experienced by your family.

The court system does not award punitive damages in all cases. We can review your situation and push for these damages when appropriate. 

Why Pick Our Team for Your Wrongful Death Case?

Our legal team at Levine And Wiss has helped thousands of clients like you throughout our many years of dedicated service. We have a reputation for bringing our clients hundreds of millions in compensation and invite you to review our case results to see examples of our work.

We stay available 24/7, so you can always reach out to us when you have questions or concerns about your case. We strive to provide the support you need during this challenging time, and we’ll steadfastly stick with you.

Furthermore, we handle wrongful death cases on a contingency fee basis, so you never have to pay legal fees until the resolution of your claim.

We Handle Many Types of Fatal Accidents

We understand that many different kinds of accidents can have fatal results. For example, you can reach out to our firm for help after a deadly motor vehicle accident, slip and fall accident, or construction accident. 

How Do You Get Damages After a Death in Brooklyn?

You have two primary options available to secure damages for your family after a fatal accident. Depending on your situation, our team may focus on:

Bringing You an Insurance Settlement

In many cases, we can enter into a period of negotiations with the insurance company that represents the liable party. We can push them to provide you with a settlement offer that fairly covers your family’s losses after a fatal accident. 

If you accept a settlement from the insurance company, you will not need to go to court. 

Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The insurance company may refuse to treat your family fairly after the loss of a loved one. Instead, the company may try to deny the losses you experience or even blame your family member for the accident. 

In these situations, you can rely on our firm to help with a lawsuit. We are not afraid to litigate on your behalf as we fight to get you everything you need to address the financial pressures you experience due to a fatal accident. 

We know that a lawsuit or insurance settlement cannot bring back your loved one, but these legal actions can help you hold the liable party accountable while bringing your family a sense of closure. 

Time Limits on Wrongful Death Claims 

New York typically gives you two years to file a claim after the loss of a loved one. However, several situations can impact the time available to your family. For example, you may have increased time if the death involved medical malpractice. 

We’re ready to assess your situation so we can provide exact information about the statute of limitations that applies to your family. 

Talk to Us After the Loss of a Loved One in Brooklyn, NY

Your family can reach out to a Brooklyn wrongful death lawyer from Levine And Wiss for compassionate and personalized legal support. We prioritize the needs of your family so you always have someone on your side after the loss of a loved one.

Find out more about our services by calling or filling out our online contact form.