Wrongful Death Attorney Long Island

Wrongful Death Claims on Long Island

Losing a loved one due to someone else's negligence is devastating. At Licatesi Law Group, we have spent decades helping Long Island families pursue wrongful death claims and recover the compensation they need to move forward. No fee unless we win.

What Qualifies as Wrongful Death in New York?

In New York, a wrongful death claim can be filed when someone dies due to another party's negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions. Common causes include car accidents, medical malpractice, construction accidents, defective products, and nursing home negligence.

New York law requires that the wrongful death lawsuit be filed by the personal representative of the deceased person's estate, usually a spouse, child, or parent.

Compensation Available

New York wrongful death claims can recover damages including funeral and burial expenses, loss of financial support, loss of parental guidance for minor children, medical expenses incurred before death, and conscious pain and suffering of the deceased.

Statute of Limitations

In New York, you have 2 years from the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. This is shorter than the standard 3-year personal injury statute. If a government entity is involved, you may need to file a notice of claim within just 90 days.

Why Families Choose Licatesi Law Group

With offices in Uniondale, Brooklyn, and Corona, we are always close by when families on Long Island and in NYC need us. We treat every client like family because during a wrongful death case, that is exactly what you need from your attorney.

Our firm has recovered millions in verdicts and settlements, including a $10 million birth injury settlement and a $6.3 million medical malpractice verdict.

Free consultation: Call (516) 227-2662 or visit us at 423 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY.

Related Reading

For related serious injury matters, see our articles on medical malpractice cases in Queens and car accident claims in Nassau County.