Wrongful Death Claims

New York City, Wrongful Death Lawsuit Attorney

At the Law Offices of Paul W. Cutrone, we focus our legal attention entirely on the prosecution of personal injury claims, including claims for wrongful death resulting from medical negligence and fatal accidents on roads and highways. With over 25 years of experience, attorney Paul Cutrone is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization which limits its membership to those who have won $1 million verdicts, awards or settlements on behalf of victims of negligence.

Free initial consultation about your wrongful death claim

A wrongful death claim can be filed by anyone who can prove that a death caused by negligence resulted in a financial or a loss of guidance to children, or other forms of "pecuniary loss". Of course, compensation can also be sought in the suit for conscious pain and suffering sustained prior to death. Every wrongful death case includes three elements which must be proven in order to meet the standard of evidence for court.

Car accidents • Workplace accidents • Doctor malpractice • Premises liability

First, your attorney must prove that another party acted negligently or committed an act of misconduct that led to the accident.That negligence is generally defined as any act that a reasonable person might conclude would cause harm or a dangerous condition for others.

Second, your lawyer will be charged with proving that the act of negligence directly led to the fatal accident.

Third, your attorney must be able to show that a definite link existed between the act of negligence that caused the accident and the actual cause of death.

Wrongful death claims can become complex when multiple parties become involved in the liability issues. We have the experience you can rely on to thoroughly investigate the fatal accident and prepare a winning case for trial or maximum settlement offer. Contact our offices in Glendale or Garden City, New York, to schedule a free consultation about your wrongful death claim. We are willing to come to your home to give you an honest appraisal of your claim. Our firm will never take a case that doesn't have a solid chance of winning in court.