The New York Wrongful Death Lawyers at Stephen Bilkis & Associates have been successfully litigating on behalf of victims of wrongful death in the New York and Long Island areas for years.

Definition of Wrongful Death

When a person dies as a result of a wrongful act, either by another person or an entity, that's considered to be a wrongful death. These wrongful acts can be categorized as medical malpractice, unsafe driving leading to a car accident, and homicide.

People who have lost loved ones in a manner such as these knows all too well that there is no amount of money that can ever make the pain of that loss go away. However, the compensation that a New York Wrongful Death Lawyer can provide can help ease the burden of unpaid medical bills, funeral expenses, loss of earnings from the victim, pain and suffering, and mental anguish.

The New York Injury lawyer team at Stephen Bilkis & Associates has years of experience in dealing with wrongful death cases and understands the main causes of these tragedies. Our Personal Injury lawyer Group has found that in most instances, a wrongful death can be caused by four primary events.

• Vehicular Accidents – This includes a car accident, bus accident, motorcycle accident, train accident, truck accident and accidents involving intoxicated drivers.
• Medical Malpractice – While the vast majority of health care professionals perform their duties with precision and care, there are times when mistakes are made or negligence occurs, which leads to the wrongful death of a person in their care.
• Accidents at Work – These can include, but aren't limited to a construction accident. In many cases, the causes of the accident merit the filing of a workers compensation claim or premise liability claim to go along with the wrongful death and other injury claims.
• Faulty Products – Products such as electrical devices and heavy machinery can lead to the death of a person if there's a defect in the manufacturing or the overall design. A defective product can also make a product liability claim necessary.

In general, immediate family members of the victim are able to file a claim of wrongful death. While the laws differ, in most instances a person must bring forth their lawsuit within two-years after the death of the victim, but there are always exceptions, which is why it's important to consult with our New York Injury Lawyer to see what opportunities are available to you.

The death of a loved one is never easy, and the road to recovery can be long and painful, but a New York Injury Lawyer at Stephen Bilkis & Associates can help you put the pieces of your shattered life back together and ensure that you get the compensation your family deserves.

Compensation amounts vary greatly and depend on a number of factors such as what the life expectancy of the victim was at the time of death, the overall health of the deceased, the number of dependents of the deceased, how much the victim was earning at the time of death, and many other factors as well. Having an experienced New York Wrongful Death Lawyer on your side will make the after effects of the tragedy easier to bear by fighting for the fair compensation you deserve and protecting your legal rights.

You can find us on the Internet, or by calling us for a free consultation at, 1-800-NY-NY-LAW, or contact an office in Nassau County or Suffolk County in Long Island or one of our offices in New York City including Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx or Brooklyn.