The Barnes Firm Helps Navigate New York Wrongful Death Laws

New York has had a wrongful death law on the books for more than 100 years.

Injury attorney Rich Barnes of The Barnes Firm shared with me that this is often a difficult topic for many people, for many reasons. Barnes gave me an overview of how the law can help people who lost a loved one due to someone’s negligence. A car accident, pool accident, construction accident, fire, or medical malpractice can all be categorized as a wrongful death case.

"The law understands that there is a tremendous loss, not just emotionally, but economically as well," Rich said.

Under New York law, the family has two years from the death of a loved one to file the lawsuit, which typically will include details on any conscious pain and suffering the negligence caused the deceased and any economic loss the survivors sustained.

Barnes and his team of experienced injury attorneys know the intricacies of the law involved in this type of case. They are also emotionally supportive during this very difficult time, knowing that a client needs compassion and understanding as they navigate this type of tragedy.

If you or someone you know has questions about a possible wrongful death case, call (800) 800-0000 to speak with an experienced attorney or visit TheBarnesFirm.com. You can trust that The Barnes Firm will help you get the best result possible.