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Staten Island Car Accident Wrongful Death Lawyer

When loved ones lose their lives in a car accident, you want the person responsible to be held accountable. No amount of money will replace your loved one, but it can help deal with hospital bills, medical expenses, and other financial issues related to the wrongful death.

It is always difficult to deal with the death of a loved one, and it can be hard to think clearly under such circumstances.

During times like these, it can be helpful to hire a professional to manage the details for you. That’s when a Staten Island car accident wrongful death lawyer can be of service to you and help ease your burdens.

 

What Is Wrongful Death?

Wrongful death is not the same as murder. It means there was no motive or malice involved, but the person died due to someone else’s negligence nonetheless. Even if someone made a simple mistake, if a death was the result, that person is responsible for his or her actions.

In a wrongful death case involving a car accident, this could mean a drunk driver hit and killed someone, or a speeding driver caused a fatal accident.

In accidents where a person is killed because of someone else’s negligence, the survivors or family members may be entitled to compensation for the loss of their loved one.

 

Staten Island Statute of Limitations

In most cases, you have two years from the date of the accident to seek a wrongful death claim in Staten Island.

Even though you have two years to address the issue, it is best to get started right away. Beginning immediately allows you to collect witness testimony and other evidence while it is still fresh.

Sometimes people don’t always realize they have a wrongful death case right away, such as when a defective car part is revealed to have been at fault sometime after the accident occurred. If you aren’t sure if the statute of limitations has passed, it’s best to consult our lawyers to find out what your options are.

 

Wrongful Death and Lost Income

Whether it was the household’s primary breadwinner who died or someone else in the family, loved ones have the right to seek compensation in the case of wrongful death. Your family hasn’t just lost a loved one—they have also lost that individual’s income. This could make it difficult for your family to make ends meet, adding to your burdens as you process your grief.

An experienced Staten Island car accident wrongful death lawyer can help you pursue compensation for both your loved one’s lost income and the grief and trauma the death has caused your family.

 

Contact a Staten Island Fatal Car Accident Lawyer

You don’t have to just accept the loss of your loved one if the accident was caused by someone else. The attorneys at Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP can help you seek justice for your loved one and find closure.

If you have lost a loved one in a car accident, let us help you get the compensation you deserve. Contact us online through the form below or call 1-800-VICTIM2 (842-8462) as soon as possible to get started.

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