Posts in Wrongful Death

Sep 10 New York City Housing Authority (Nycha) Sued for Wrongful Death Over a 2019 Apartment Fire

In May of 2019, six people—including four young children and their mother—were killed in a tragic fire in New York City. The ...

Aug 17 Truck Accidents and Wrongful Death Claims in New York

Commercial trucks are enormous. In Western New York, a fully loaded tractor trailer can weigh as much as 40 tons (80,000 pounds). ...

Jul 15 Wrongful Death Claims vs. Survival Action Claims: Understanding the Difference

When someone is killed due to negligence, there are two types of civil claims that may follow: A wrongful death claim and a ...

Jun 15 Preparing a Wrongful Death Claim in New York: Five Important Steps

There is truly nothing that can make up for the loss of a loved one is an accident that could have easily been prevented. To lose ...

May 12 Is the Push for Profits Putting Nursing Home Residents at Risk?

On May 7th, 2020, The New York Times published an important and alarming story on the nation’s nursing homes and assisted living ...

Apr 16 When Can an Apartment Complex Be Held Liable for a Wrongful Death in New York?

Apartment complexes and other landlords have a legal duty to keep their premises in a reasonably safe condition for tenants and ...