Long Island Wrongful Death Lawyer

Has a loved one been fatally injured?

The loss of a loved one in an accident is often extremely traumatic, and can leave a family both emotionally shocked and grief stricken. Many times the family may not know exactly what caused the accident or whether or not another party was responsible for the incident. A Long Island personal injury attorney will ensure that an independent, comprehensive investigation is conducted, and help you pursue wrongful death benefits if someone else's negligence contributed to the death of your loved one. This includes cases involving medical malpractice and nursing home abuse, as well as motor vehicle accidents. With our trusted and compassionate legal team, we will ensure your pursuit of damages is done with the utmost of care and concern following your loss.

Wrongful Death Attorney on Long Island

A wrongful death claim typically involves the filing of a lawsuit in civil court to recover monetary damages for a death caused by another party's negligence. The types of compensation awarded in these cases can include:

• Hospital and medical expenses prior to death
• Any pain or suffering experienced by the deceased prior to his or her death
• Funeral and burial expenses
• Loss of support
• Loss of companionship
• Loss of care provided to dependents
• The value of household services provided by the deceased

If you are the spouse, parent or child of an individual that lost his or her life in an accident, speak with an attorney at The Odierno Law Firm, P.C. We have successfully represented many family members in wrongful death cases, and can discuss the steps involved pursuing a claim. Our firm has the resources that will be needed to investigate the incident, and will pursue a just settlement with relentless determination. It is important that any party responsible for the accident be held accountable for their negligent acts. We will work tirelessly to establish fault and will never back down from complex cases involving large corporate entities.

Contact a Long Island wrongful death attorney for legal advice and guidance if a loved one was fatally injured in an accident.