If you lost someone you love because of another person’s negligence, you may have grounds to file a wrongful death claim. Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC has helped injury victims and their families seek justice and compensation for more than 85 years.
Our personal injury attorneys have recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for our clients. We can help you get justice for your loved one. Contact our office today for a free case review with a dedicated wrongful death lawyer on Long Island.
We Have Experience Handling Long Island Wrongful Death Claims
For more than 85 years, Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC has been committed to fighting for justice on behalf of injured victims. We have established a winning tradition, recovering millions of dollars for our wrongful death clients, including a recent settlement of $700,000 for a client who passed away on the job because of inadequate safety procedures.
Our team knows how to navigate the complex legal processes following an unexpected death. We have the resources, knowledge, and skills to take on even the most complicated claims, including:
- Bicycle accidents
- Car accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Construction accidents
- Nursing home abuse
- Slip and fall accidents
- Commercial truck accidents
- Dog bite incidents
Every personal injury claim is different, so our team works to build a strategy based on your specific circumstances.
Comprehensive Legal Assistance
Upon hiring Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, you receive dedicated representation focused on your claim. We carefully curate our caseload to ensure each client receives the attention they deserve. When you hire our law firm to represent your wrongful death claim, you can expect:
- Skilled, attentive advocacy from attorneys who care
- 24/7 availability from an assigned legal team
- Consistent, responsive communication
- Full-service legal support throughout your case
Our team is committed to getting the results you deserve. Don’t fight solo – put our experience to work for you.
A New York Wrongful Death Claim Focuses on Economic Damages
New York State law allows wrongful death claims to recover monetary damages, also called pecuniary or economic damages. These are quantifiable financial losses suffered by the victim’s surviving family members.
- Income loss: If you were wholly or partially dependent on the victim’s income, you could recover compensation for the income your family member would have earned if they hadn’t passed away.
- Medical bills: Depending on the circumstances of the decedent’s passing, a wrongful death lawsuit can also include medical bills incurred by the deceased person before they passed.
- Funeral expenses: You can also recover monetary compensation to cover funeral, cremation, or burial expenses.
Every wrongful death claim has unique expenses and losses associated with the decedent’s passing. To understand which damages you could recover after the loss of a family member, schedule a free case review with Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC. We will assess your claim and explain your rights under New York law.
An Executor or Representative Brings Wrongful Death Cases on Long Island
New York only allows the victim’s executor or appointed administrator to file a wrongful death claim. If the deceased had a will, their chosen executor will be reviewed and appointed by the probate court. If there is no will, the court will choose an administrator to represent the victim’s surviving family members and estate. The representative also distributes any proceeds from the wrongful death suit with the court’s approval.
The administrator must be appointed, and the case must be filed before the statute of limitations expires. Typically, wrongful death claims in New York must be filed within two years of the decedent’s passing, but this time limit is often shorter. Don’t delay – let us help you navigate the legal process and meet appropriate filing deadlines.
We Handle All the Legal Work, So You Don’t Have To
After you hire Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, your legal team becomes the primary point of contact for all correspondence from insurance companies and opposing counsel. While you focus on rebuilding your life, we will field calls, answer questions, and gather evidence to support your claim.
Investigating the Incident
When we take your case, we begin by discovering the fundamental cause of your loved one’s passing. Before we can file a claim, we must gather evidence to show how the responsible party caused your loved one’s death. This evidence may include:
- Medical records
- Photos of your injuries
- Video recordings
- Accident reports from law enforcement
- Expert testimony
- Witness statements
We leave no stone unturned while investigating your loved one’s passing. They deserve justice and those responsible should be held fully accountable. We work dutifully to build a compelling claim that addresses the full scope of your losses.
Your dedicated team gathers invoices, pay stubs, financial statements, and other documentation to establish your financial damages.
Proving Negligence
We also aim to show that your loved one would not have passed away if the at-fault party had acted with reasonable care. When someone fails to take reasonable steps to avoid causing harm, they can be found negligent.
A good example of this is construction accidents. Most fatal injuries on construction sites occur because of a failure to establish or follow safety protocols. A death caused by inadequate scaffolding support, for instance, can often be attributed to a construction company’s negligence.
Fighting for Justice
When you lose someone you love to someone else’s negligence, it is normal to feel frustrated and wonder whether a wrongful death claim is worth it. Our goal is to make the process as stress-free as possible.
While you and your family grieve, we will take care of all the negotiations, court filings, case building, and other work. Our team focuses on getting the best possible outcome for your case. We will handle all the legal work and will not settle for less than you deserve.
Get a Review of Your Wrongful Death Claim Today
Contact Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC for a free legal consultation with a wrongful death attorney on Long Island, NY. We will hear your story and offer free legal advice with no obligation to hire us or pursue a claim.
If you partner with us, you pay nothing upfront for our representation. We recover our litigation costs and fees from the final settlement or award in your favor. So, if we don’t win your case, you don’t owe any money for our services.