Wrongful Death Attorney in New York

How Our Co-Counsel Can Fight for Your Rights After a Wrongful Death

At The Goldwater Law Firm, we understand that your need for results is paramount after a wrongful death. We can pair you with an attorney who provides compassionate support as you navigate the aftermath of the accident and plan your next steps. This support could include:

• Providing prompt answers to all of your legal questions throughout your case
• Collecting a wide array of evidence to prove how the accident happened, who caused it, and what kinds of compensation you are entitled to
• Handling all day-to-day tasks and communication, from filing paperwork and submitting evidence to the court to speaking with the insurance company on your behalf
• Fighting hard for appropriate compensation, whether that means negotiating a pretrial settlement or taking your case to trial
• Giving you time to grieve while they fight hard to secure justice for your entire family

You need time to process your loss, spend time with family, and plan for your future. At the same time, you do not want to miss your chance to hold the liable party accountable and recover compensation that can help you rebuild.

Call The Goldwater Law Firm today to learn more for free. You will pay no attorneys’ fees unless and until our co-counsel obtains compensation for you.

Knowing if You Qualify to Seek Compensation for a Wrongful Death Is Key

How do you know if you have the right to take legal action after the death of a loved one? Ask the following questions:

• Did the party that caused the accident have a legal responsibility to follow certain rules or standards of behavior, like traffic laws?
• Did the at-fault party fail to obey these rules or standards?
• Could the accident have been avoided if the liable party had behaved more cautiously and responsibly?
• Did you and your family suffer irreparable harm because of the accident?

If you do not know or are unsure about the answers to any of these questions, that is okay: a New York lawyer can investigate your loved one’s accident and collect evidence to establish your right to seek damages through a legal action. Types of evidence they might use include:

• Police reports
• Reports from your loved one’s doctors or the medical examiner
• Photos from the accident scene
• Video footage from surveillance or traffic cameras
• Witness testimony

Additionally, the Goldwater Law Firm has access to an extensive network of specialists and industry experts, including accident reconstructionists and physicians, who can provide further insight into the accident, its causes, and its consequences.

How Securing Wrongful Death Damages Helps Your Family

For some families, it may be difficult to think about money right after losing a loved one. For others, especially those who depended on the deceased’s income or who are struggling to cover end-of-life expenses, financial stability might be a top concern.

Our firm understands how upsetting and frustrating it is to have to face such challenges right after losing a loved one to negligence. Our co-counsel is ready to fight for all of the damages you may qualify for, including but not limited to:

• Medical costs: If your loved one received treatment before they passed away, a legal action could cover those expenses.
• Funeral expenses: A New York wrongful death lawyer could seek reimbursement for end-of-life expenses, such as the deceased’s funeral or burial, if you were responsible for paying those costs.
• Loss of financial support: Our law firm partners can help you figure out how much your loved one would have earned over their lifetime and seek damages for the income they would have used to support their dependents.
• Loss of parental guidance: If the deceased left behind minor children, a lawyer could pursue compensation for the guidance, affection, and advice that those children have been unfairly deprived of.

With this money, you could start picking up the pieces of your life, knowing that you no longer have to worry about paying for accident-related expenses—and that the at-fault party has been held accountable for their actions.

What if I Was Injured in a Fatal Accident?

If you were injured in the same accident that took your loved one’s life, an attorney could seek damages for your own personal injuries, such as:

• Pain and suffering
• Reduced quality of life
• Disability
• Property damage
• Your medical bills
• Your lost wages or earning capacity

So long as you can connect a particular loss to the accident, you may qualify for compensation for that loss.

The Goldwater Law Firm wants to ensure you get every dollar you are eligible for, and we refuse to sit back while insurance companies take advantage of grieving families. Let our law firm partners start fighting for you today.

How Do Wrongful Deaths Happen in New York?

Negligence is, unfortunately, a very common cause of fatal accidents. From a single moment of inattention to a deliberate, reckless act, negligence can result in many different kinds of accidents, including:

• Car accidents: Page 12 of a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report shows that 1,114 people died in New York traffic accidents in 2023.
• Truck accidents: Trucks are so much larger and heavier than other vehicles that they can do catastrophic damage—and, in 99 New York accidents in 2024, they caused fatalities.
• Motorcycle accidents: A New York motorcycle accident can put riders in danger because bikes are small enough that they offer little protection, and drivers of larger vehicles can miss them.

The Goldwater Law Firm has helped people in all 50 states fight for the best possible outcomes after devastating accidents, such as those listed above. If you lost a loved one because of someone else’s negligence, let us and our law firm partners work with you to take action and seek fair compensation.