A wrongful death case exists when someone’s negligent or wrongful conduct causes another’s death. In a bus context, that can include driver distraction, speeding on winter roads, failing to yield to pedestrians, improper left turns, inadequate maintenance, poor driver training, or unsafe fleet policies. Sometimes another motorist, a contractor, or a road authority shares responsibility. […]
31
Jul
Jul
Losing a loved one is never easy, and it becomes even more challenging when that death is caused by the negligence or intentional actions of another person. Though no amount of money can bring back the person you’ve lost, the law provides a way for the family members of a deceased individual to seek justice […]
31
Mar
Mar
Manhattan, New York Supreme Court Justice James d’Auguste. approved a $90 million settlement of a lawsuit filed by the family of a 26-year-old journalist who died when a sightseeing helicopter plummeted into the East River. The settlement comes after a jury awarded $116 million to surviving relatives of Trevor Cadigan in 2024 and counsel for […]
31
Jan
Jan
Losing a loved one is never easy, and when their death is caused by someone else’s negligence, the pain can be even harder to bear. You may feel overwhelmed with emotions, and it can be difficult to know where to turn. If you are dealing with the aftermath of a wrongful death in New York, […]
08
Jan
Jan
Losing a loved one is always a difficult experience, and when that loss occurs because of someone else’s actions, the pain can feel unbearable. You may be filled with anger, confusion, and even worry about what to do next. If you are reading this, it’s possible that you are searching for answers regarding a wrongful […]
26
Nov
Nov
Losing a loved one due to someone else’s carelessness can be devastating. In New York, families facing this kind of tragedy have the legal right to pursue a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death case is a legal process that seeks to hold someone accountable for causing a death through negligent actions. Understanding how to […]
01
Nov
Nov
Losing a loved one is an unimaginable tragedy, and when that loss is due to someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions, the pain can be even more profound. In Cheektowaga, New York, families who have lost a loved one due to wrongful death face not only emotional anguish but also a complex legal landscape to […]
07
Aug
Aug
Losing a loved one is an overwhelming and painful experience, but when death occurs due to a defective product, the devastation can be even more profound. Wrongful death claims involving defective products are a complex legal matter that requires a thorough understanding of New York State laws and regulations. At Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC, we […]