White Plains Wrongful Death Lawyers

Accidental Death Attorneys in White Plains Advocate for Families Grieving After the Loss of a Loved One Due to the Wrongful Acts of Others Throughout New York, Including Westchester County, Bronx County, Rockland County, and NYC

The death of a loved one can be a painful experience for any family. But the grief you experience after a loved one’s passing can be compounded by anger and frustration if your loved one’s death was caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongful acts. Although no amount of money can undo your loved one’s passing, your family should not bear the financial consequences of their death when it was caused by another party’s carelessness or recklessness. Turn to our White Plains wrongful death lawyers to help you seek justice. With over 60 years of combined legal experience, our attorneys have a proven reputation for providing caring, compassionate, and responsive legal representation to families as they recover from the tragedy of a loved one’s wrongful death. 

Reach out to Marvin A. Cooper, P.C., for a free initial case evaluation to learn more about your family’s right to recover compensation and justice for your loved one’s passing. Let our accidental death attorneys in White Plains, NY, help you hold those at fault for your family member’s death accountable for their careless or wanton behavior. 

Types of Wrongful Death Claims We Handle

At Marvin A. Cooper, P.C., we advocate for families who have lost loved ones due to:

• Car accidents
• Rideshare accidents, including Uber accidents and Lyft accidents
• Truck accidents, including 18-wheeler accidents and big rig accidents
• Commercial vehicle accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bus accidents
• Subway accidents
• Train accidents
• Construction accidents
• Workplace accidents
• Premises liability accidents
• Dog and animal attacks
• Product liability/defective product accidents
• Medical malpractice, including surgical errors and birth injuries
• Police misconduct, including excessive force and police brutality

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in New York?

Under New York’s wrongful death statute in Section 5-4.1 of the New York Estates, Powers & Trusts Act, only the personal representative of a deceased individual may file a wrongful death claim. 

Financial Recovery is Available for Your Family in a Wrongful Death Case

While money cannot bring your loved one back, pursuing compensation in a wrongful death claim can help your family through the financial burdens caused by your loved one’s passing and may also provide you with some small measure of justice. The financial recovery your family may be entitled to after your loved one’s death can include compensation for:

• Reasonable funeral and burial expenses
• Conscious pain and suffering your loved one experienced before their death
• Medical expenses incurred to treat your loved one’s final injury or illness
• The loss of your loved one’s financial support and contribution to your family
• The value of household services that your loved one performed, such as childcare or home maintenance
• The loss of your loved one’s guidance 
• Any lost value from inheritance

In addition, if your loved one’s death was caused by the intentional or wanton acts of another party, your family may be entitled to recover punitive damages in a wrongful death lawsuit. Punitive damages are intended to punish an at-fault party for egregious, conscience-shocking conduct and to dissuade others from engaging in similar behavior. 

The White Plains Wrongful Death Lawyers of Marvin A. Cooper, P.C., Will Handle Your Family’s Claims to Give You the Space You Need After a Loved One’s Passing

Losing a loved one can cause your family a great deal of grief. Emotionally recovering after a loved one’s death is only made harder when you also need to settle your loved one’s affairs and figure out how to move on without their financial or emotional support. Let our accident death attorneys in White Plains, NY, pursue justice from those responsible for your loved one’s passing by:

• Recovering evidence from your loved one’s fatal accident
• Identifying parties who may be liable for your family’s losses, along with options for financial recovery such as insurance coverage
• Documenting your loved one’s and your family’s expenses and losses that you can recover compensation for in a wrongful death claim
• Filing your family’s compensation claims and working hard to get you a fair resolution and justice, whether through a settlement or by going to court to hold those at fault for your loved one’s death responsible for their conduct

Contact Our Firm for a Free Claim Review to Discuss Your Family’s Legal Options with Our Caring Accidental Death Attorneys in White Plains, NY

Contact Marvin A. Cooper, P.C., today for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss how we can assist your family as you recover from a loved one’s passing. Turn to our White Plains wrongful death attorneys for the legal advocacy you need to demand accountability from those at fault for your family member’s death. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Wrongful Death Claims in White Plains and Throughout New York