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Category: Wrongful Death

New York’s Grieving Families Act What It Is and Why It Matters
Wrongful Death

New York’s Grieving Families Act: What It Is and Why It Matters

Families in New York are only allowed to sue for the financial impact of a loved one’s death. This includes lost wages and funeral costs but rules out emotional pain and grief. The Grieving Families Act is intended to change that. The bill is designed to modernize how wrongful death cases are treated and tried in the court of law – learn how.

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How Does Shared Fault Affect the Value of a Wrongful Death Claim
Wrongful Death

How Does Shared Fault Affect the Value of a Wrongful Death Claim?

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.

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