You may be entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit if you’ve recently lost a family member in a fatal Bronx accident. Now is the time for you to grieve, not fight a tough legal battle for compensation. That’s where the experienced Bronx wrongful death lawyers at Oresky & Associates, LLC can help.

We’ve won more than $400 million in life-changing settlements and verdicts for families just like yours.

Contact our law offices in the Bronx, NY, or call (929) 305-0949 to schedule a free consultation. We’ll listen to your story, explain your legal options, and help you figure out the best way to move forward.

How Our Bronx Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help After a Fatal Accident

Even though you may have the right to compensation, those responsible for your loved one’s death won’t be eager to admit fault. Their insurance company will try to find any reason to deny your wrongful death claim or minimize your payout. Hiring a Bronx, New York personal injury lawyer to represent you is the best way to level the playing field and set yourself up for a successful outcome.

That’s where Oresky & Associates, LLC can help.

Our personal injury attorneys in the Bronx have more than 30 years of litigation experience. We stand up and fight for families like yours every day and have won hundreds of millions of dollars for them in the process.

When you trust us with your wrongful death action, we will:

  • Handle every aspect of your case from start to finish
  • Help you understand all of the legal options available to you
  • Coordinate a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding your loved one’s fatal accident and death
  • Gather evidence to support your personal injury case
  • Consult with respected experts so that we fully understand the scope of your loss
  • Negotiate with insurance companies and other parties
  • Have an award-winning trial attorney bring your case to a jury in the Bronx, if necessary.

Our goal is to give you the time and opportunity to grieve and begin to move forward. Let us handle your pursuit for compensation. We’ll do everything in our power to maximize your financial recovery.

What is Wrongful Death?

Wrongful death refers to a death that happens because of another person’s negligent or wrongful actions.

At Oresky & Associates, LLC, our law firm represents families in all types of wrongful death cases, including:

If your family member’s death could have been avoided but for someone else’s negligence, then you may have a legitimate wrongful death action on your hands.

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Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in the Bronx?

The victim’s personal representative is responsible for filing a wrongful death lawsuit in New York.

The personal representative is the person chosen to take care of the victim’s estate after they die. This might be a person chosen by the victim before their death or appointed by a court.

The wrongful death lawsuit is, however, filed on behalf of the victim’s surviving family members, including:

  • A spouse
  • Children, or
  • Parent(s).

Immediate family members are typically the primary beneficiaries of any financial awards won in a wrongful death action.

What Damages Are Available in a Bronx Wrongful Death Case?

In New York, the law states that damages in a wrongful death case should be fair and just compensation for the pecuniary injuries resulting from the decedent’s death to the persons for whose benefit the action is brought.

This means that you can recover economic damages in your wrongful death case, such as:

  • Medical bills related to care prior to death
  • Funeral expenses
  • Loss of income and financial support
  • Loss of benefits
  • Loss of inheritance.

Beneficiaries aren’t entitled to non-economic damages for their own pain and suffering. However, if your family member survived their injuries for any time after their accident, you can seek pain and suffering damages on their behalf.