Shared fault in a wrongful death is not unusual in New York City. State laws allow the family to obtain damages using comparative fault. When both parties to the accident are negligent, comparative fault lets the family receive damages although the percentage of the decedent’s negligence might decrease the final amount proportionally.
What happens when someone lives for a time after an accident and ultimately dies? This survival period is the focus of a personal injury lawsuit brought on behalf of the decedent, often in addition to a wrongful death claim. Learn more about survival actions in NYC.
If no direct family members exist, it may still be possible to file a wrongful death claim in New York State. The court might allow a close friend or an extended family member to file if they suffered a financial loss. Find out more about wrongful death claims and the lack of immediate family members.
The psychological effects that burn injuries have on an individual can be more devastating than the physical pain. The mere visual aftermath of some burns effect victims’ lives from relationship compatibility to trouble finding work. Learn how to seek compensation for emotional distress.
Unbeknownst to many consumers, the products we use can be highly flammable or prone to explosion. Body burns are one of the most painful injuries to endure, and they go unreported all too often. Learn how to take legal action against those who neglected to put safety first.
Children are rarely responsible for car accidents but are often the victims as passengers. Under New York law, they are not regarded as adults but are have the same rights to seek compensation for their injuries. Learn more about minors’ rights in traffic accidents.
