Wrongful Death Attorney
New York Wrongful Death Lawyer
$3.5 Million jury verdict on behalf of the husband and son of a 32 year old woman who had just delivered her first child. She went into sickle cell crisis, did not receive a timely transfusion for over 10 days, and died shortly thereafter.
Wrongful Death Lawyer
Mark L. Bodner is a nationally recognized wrongful death lawyer who is committed to helping you and your immediate family receive financial compensation from the parties responsible for the death. While no amount of money can replace a loved one, a wrongful death lawsuit can offer some sense of justice and help cover costs such as medical or funeral expenses, lost wages and other forms of compensation.
Dealing with the issues surrounding a wrongful death can be understandably painful for those who survive the loss of a loved one. It is crucial to have an experienced and compassionate wrongful death lawyer who understands the impact this can have on a family.
If you believe you have a wrongful death case, you must file it within a certain amount of time. Don’t wait until it is too late. Contact Mark L. Bodner today by calling 1-888-BODNER-8. The consultation is FREE and there is no legal fee unless there is a recovery.
Wrongful death is death caused by another's negligence. If you believe that an immediate family member was a victim of wrongful death, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Contact New York wrongful death lawyer Mark L. Bodner for a free consultation.
What is Wrongful Death?
Wrongful death is a legal term that describes a situation where negligence leads to the death of another person. Wrongful death occurs for a variety of reasons, including medical malpractice, workplace accidents, automobile or airline accidents, exposure to hazardous conditions or substances, or other serious accidents during a supervised activity. The goal of the attorney is to make sure that the survivors and beneficiaries are compensated for their loss and cared for during the years after the death has taken place. An attorney experienced in wrongful death law can achieve the best possible outcome in a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of a family.While it is difficult for family members to think in terms of lawsuits shortly after the death of a loved one, it is also important that an investigation into the wrongful death not be delayed. Problems can occur with the passage of time - evidence and key witnesses are not as easily located, recollection of details may fade, and records may be misplaced. There are also strict limitations concerning the time to file a wrongful death claim, and if the family does not start a lawsuit before time limits expire, they could lose the right to bring a lawsuit forever. In New York, the statute of limitations period which applies to wrongful death cases is two years from the date of death. In some circumstances, the statute of limitations may be shorter.
Often when a loved one has died in a hospital, the family does not receive adequate answers to explain what happened. Mark Bodner is a New York wrongful death lawyer who has worked with many families coping with the devastating effects of wrongful death. He knows how to investigate what really happened by getting medical records, consulting with experts and asking the right questions of those who were actually involved with the treatment. He combines compassion with effectiveness to ensure that the family's rights are protected.
Wrongful Death Due To Hospital Errors and Physician Mistakes
Families of patients are sometimes reluctant to pursue a wrongful death claim against a doctor or a hospital, even when they never receive adequate answers to questions about why their loved one has died. Medical errors are estimated to be responsible for 45,000 to 98,000 deaths a year - more than those caused by breast cancer, AIDS or motor vehicle accidents, according to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences.Harvard University conducted a comprehensive study on medical errors that is widely considered to be the defining statement concerning wrongful death. The study revealed that as many as 120,000 people die every year as the result of medical errors committed in hospitals. In fact, it has been reported that as many as 1 million people die annually as a result of medical mistakes made both inside and outside of hospitals. Hospital personnel often fail to timely diagnose a medical problem, are inattentive to patients, or administer the incorrect medication. The results can lead to catastrophe for a family dependent on the financial support and personal guidance of a spouse, parent, or child.
But when investigations are conducted, all too often, medical malpractice is revealed as the cause of death. Since most people never learn about these mistakes, they do not seek compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit.
$1 Million verdict for the family of a 58 year old executive who was being treated for lung cancer. Following surgery to remove part of the left lung, the doctor neglected to treat excessive mucous in the lungs, which led to the patient developing fatal pneumonia. He died nine days after the surgery.
Attorney For Wrongful Death Lawsuit Damages
Damages for wrongful death include compensation for a loved one's pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life before death, and for financial loss to the survivors that will result from the individual's death. Damages for the pain and suffering of survivors---their understandable grieving--- are not available in New York. Recognized damages are loss of financial support, funeral and medical expenses, loss of inheritance, and if children are involved, the loss of nurture and guidance from their deceased parent or grandparent. These amounts are determined by considering the age, earnings, life expectancy, and education of the individual. While it may seem callous to put a price on the life of a loved one, this allows jurors to realistically value the financial and personal impact of the death to survivors.Damages for personal injury to the person who has died include the conscious pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life, that person experienced before death as a result of negligence. Awareness of impending death is also compensable.
Dealing with these issues can be understandably painful for those who survive the loss of a loved one. It is crucial to have an experienced compassionate wrongful death attorney who understands the impact this can have on a family.
While these wrongful death lawsuits may take several years to prosecute, very often they are settled prior to trial or even during a trial. Mark Bodner has vast experience negotiating with insurance companies and defense counsels to ensure that his clients' needs are realistically met.
Mark L. Bodner is an experienced New York wrongful death lawyer who has helped many families cope with the effects of wrongful death. Click here for a free evaluation of your wrongful death case, or speak directly with Mark L. Bodner by calling 1-888-BODNER-8. There is no obligation or cost to you.
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