Wrongful Death
Albany, New York Wrongful Death Attorneys
Fatal Car and Truck Accidents • Medical Malpractice • Construction Accidents
When a loved one has died as a result of a workplace accident, a negligent or drunk driver, a defective product, or a doctor's mistake, the senselessness of that death can feel overwhelming. Because the death was untimely and resulted not from natural causes but from the reckless or negligent actions of another, it is considered to be a "wrongful" death, under the law.
Loss of a loved one hurts a family in ways that cannot be measured by money. However, a financial recovery is the only tool available to help families after such a tragic loss. At the upstate New York law firm of Powers & Santola, LLP, we are experienced at helping families move forward after the loss of a family member.
If you have suffered the loss of a husband, wife, mother, father, son or daughter due to another's negligence, contact Powers & Santola, LLP, to schedule a free consultation at our Albany or Syracuse law office.
Compensation for Wrongful Death Claims
Adequate compensation gained in a wrongful death suit can ensure that medical care and funeral costs are covered. A settlement will include compensation for wages that would have been earned over the course of a lifetime had a breadwinner lived. If your family lost a homemaker, the duties that person performed were invaluable to the well-being of the spouse and children, and they have monetary value as well.
Wrongful death compensation can cover:
- Loss of services
- Loss of parental guidance
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of consortium in the marital relationship
- Lost current and future income
- Expenses surrounding the injury and death
We cannot undo the wrong that has been done, but we will work hard to obtain the maximum financial recovery you are entitled to so you can begin to rebuild your life.
Contact Us
Contact a wrongful death lawyer online or call toll-free at 866-689-9692 to schedule a free initial consultation.
