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If you have experienced the tragedy of unexpectedly losing a loved one, you know the unimaginable toll that such a loss can have on those left behind. While it is important for family members to take the time to grieve and help one another cope with their loved one’s passing, it is also important for them not to lose sight of their legal rights. The emotional and financial impacts of a close family member’s death can have serious lasting effects for years to come. If someone else is responsible for your loved one’s death, the law holds them responsible for your losses, as well.
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Under New York law, certain family members are eligible to seek financial compensation for their losses through a claim for wrongful death. In this article, we provide a brief overview of what is involved in filing a wrongful death claim. If you would like more-detailed information about your legal rights, we invite you to schedule a free consultation at our offices in Poughkeepsie or Wappingers Falls, NY.<\/p>\n

What is Wrongful Death?<\/h2>\n

The term \u201cwrongful death\u201d refers to a death resulting from the negligence or intentional misconduct of a party other than the deceased. This other party can be an individual (such as a distracted driver in a car accident<\/a> or a doctor who commits medical malpractice<\/a>) or a company (such as a builder who fails to take adequate measures to prevent a construction site accident<\/a>).<\/p>\n

In order to prove a claim for wrongful death, the deceased\u2019s surviving family members must be able to establish that:<\/p>\n