Category: Wrongful Death
Have you lost a loved one to a motorcycle accident in New York City or on Long Island? If so, you have our deepest condolences. You likely have a lot on your mind right now as you process the aftermath of this tragedy. However, you should know that if someone
No one is prepared to lose a loved one in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence. Even though surviving family members in New York have the right to seek compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit, the law often doesn’t consider the full impact of an untimely loss. Under the
Our client’s husband was tragically killed at a scrap metal yard in Upstate New York when the driver of a tractor-trailer irresponsibly sought to dump a load of crushed cars and tin while our client’s husband was in the process of parking a truck only a few feet away. The
When a tragic accident takes someone’s life, the victim’s family may be financially unprepared for the expenses they incur as a result. Along with the pain and grief of losing a loved one, survivors must also cope with their financial situation changing significantly. At Finz & Finz, P.C., our personal
In a victory for New York nursing home residents and their families, Governor Cuomo recently repealed a law that made it nearly impossible to sue facilities and hospitals for negligent care during the COVID-19 pandemic. In April 2020, the governor signed the Emergency or Disaster Protection Act, which granted immunity
The National Transportation Safety Board has released a report stating that passengers struggled with their safety harnesses following a helicopter crash in New York City’s East River last year. According to USA Today, video was being recorded as the open-door helicopter crashed into the river. The footage shows one passenger
When an accident occurs that results in death, many families rely on the criminal justice system to sort through the facts. Oftentimes, charges will be brought against the person responsible for the accident, which can result in prison time or long-term probation depending upon the circumstances of the incident. But
