New York City Wrongful Death Lawyers

Lambrou Law has provided elite wrongful death services in New York City for over 20 years. We have extensive experience working within New York’s legal system to recover compensation for our clients, and our knowledge and relationships with law enforcement, judges, and the court system allow us to help our clients better when facing wrongful death cases. When you work with Lambrou Law PLLC, you can trust that you’re working with the best in the business.

When you hire a wrongful death attorney in New York City, we will file all claims, handle critical deadlines, and investigate and establish the source of negligence that caused the death. We will also be your advocate and negotiator to ensure you are compensated fairly. We are efficient mediators who can handle disputes or denials regarding death benefits from insurance companies.

Your attorney from Lambrou Law will listen to the details of your case and provide you with sound legal counsel at every stage of the process. We provide personalized attention by working with you to create a strategy customized to your situation and designed to get results that can better the lives of the survivors after a tragic death.

While the legal system can be confusing, Lambrou Law understands you want to know what to expect when working with a lawyer. We take the mystery out of the process by walking you through our steps when working on your most important case.

1. Initial consultation – During an initial consultation, we sit down and learn every detail about your case to assess your options, strategies, and actions to take to get you compensation for your losses. 
2. Investigation – Once we know the details of your situation, we can begin to build your case. We gather all relevant evidence, such as photos, videos, police reports, witness statements, and medical bills and records. We then use it to support your claim. 
3. Filing your claim – After we have assessed and built your case, we can file your claim for compensation. We ensure all paperwork is filled out correctly and then file it with the applicable court.
4. Action – After filing the claim, there are a few options depending on the nature of your case and the response from the opposing party or insurance company. We can aggressively negotiate a settlement with insurance, working to reach a fair outcome outside of court. We will also represent you in court when the opposing party and/or it’s insurance company is unreasonable and your case does not settle.  We are not afraid of court or trial as our attorneys have significant experience in litigating and going to trial. 

This process ensures you receive personalized, quality and fair representation. The attorneys at Lambrou Law also ensure that you are protected from actions or making statements that could hurt your claim and prevent you from recovering your insurance death benefits and any other damages for the losses you have sustained. Our team works as expeditiously as possible, so you can receive compensation when you need it the most. 

Wrongful death cases often arise from preventable accidents. They are often the result of negligence toward another individual and have serious consequences. Lambrou Law is dedicated to getting justice for our clients and the loss they have suffered in the wake of the death of a loved one. We provide skilled representation for wrongful deaths that arise in the following types of situations:

• Car accidents
• Construction accidents
• Nursing home abuse
• Slip-and-fall
• Medical malpractice
• Sexual Abuse
• Cruise ship injury

Each type of wrongful death case has its unique challenges and nuances. A skilled wrongful death lawyer in New York City, like the attorneys of Lambrou Law, knows how to maneuver through the various legal requirements and laws governing each one. Our team offers the benefit of our decades of collective experience, so you can be assured that your case will be in good hands. 

There are many lawyers involved in wrongful death cases. First and foremost, the loss of life is a tragedy that has many profound and lasting implications for both the family of the deceased and for the offending party. Additionally, complications can often arise with claims or death benefits from insurance companies. Depending on the type of accident, a lawyer may even have to determine which party holds liability for the accident and paying for damages. Given the multiple factors and complexities that come with wrongful death cases, it is highly recommended to hire a wrongful death attorney from Lambrou Law PLLC to handle your claim for you.

Moreover, part of a wrongful death case includes the establishment that negligence was committed and led to the deceased’s death. When you hire a New York City wrongful death lawyer, we will demonstrate that the offending party had a responsibility to prevent harm and that their breach of that responsibility directly led to a wrongful death.

Every case is different, but generally, compensation in a wrongful death case may be influenced by the circumstances that led to the deceased’s death, as well as the effect it has had on the lives of the people left behind. However, some of the most common types of costs you can receive compensation for can include:

• Funeral and burial costs
• Medical expenses
• Lost income as a result of the death
• Value of future wages and benefits
• Loss of consortium
• Loss of parental guidance
• Loss of support and services for the home
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Punitive damages

There are three types of damages you may be able to claim in a wrongful death lawsuit.

You can recover economic (compensatory) damages for any monetary expenses you’ve had to cover concerning the death of your loved one, such as medical and funeral expenses and lost income earned by the deceased. The value of all relevant expenses and estimated future expenses are used to estimate the compensation needed.

You can receive compensation for the pain, suffering, and emotional distress you have suffered due to losing a loved one. While non-economic damages cannot undo your loss, they can help you heal.

This form of compensation is only used in certain limited circumstances and is awarded far less frequently, especially in New York City. The purpose of punitive damages is to punish a party whose gross negligence caused a severe or irreparable outcome. Punitive damages are also meant to deter such actions in the future.

Wrongful death claims must generally be filed within two years of the deceased’s death, according to New York statute EPTL 5-4.1. This rule has some exceptions, so talking to a wrongful death lawyer at Lambrou Law is recommended to determine the specific statute of limitation that may apply to your case.

Lambrou Law is committed to your financial recovery. To make legal representation more accessible to our clients and eliminate financial concerns, you are not required to pay any legal fees unless we win your case and receive compensation. That means you owe nothing unless and until we win your case. The amount of the contingency retainer varies depending on the case. Call Lambrou Law for a full, free explanation of contingency fees and the percentages applicable in wrongful death cases in New York City.

At Lambrou Law PLLC, we are ready to serve you during this difficult time. Our New York City wrongful death attorneys have the experience to resolve your wrongful death claim and ensure you receive the compensation you need. Learn how our team of attorneys can represent you when you contact Lambrou Law for a free consultation today.

We offer legal services throughout all five boroughs of New York City: the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.