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Have you experienced a death in the family in Buffalo and have questions about wrongful death attorney fees? Watch this video, then call us.
Question:
What does it cost to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit in Buffalo?
Answer:
In order to file a wrongful death claim in New York state, people ask how much it’s going to cost them. As a general rule, the answer is nothing. It generally does not cost you anything to file a claim because unlike certain types of legal representation, where you go in to see the lawyer and pay them a retainer, or pay them a certain amount of money, wrongful death claims are not handled that way. They’re handled under what’s called a contingency basis. What that means is if there is a recovery – in other words, if we are successful in getting you a recovery – then we receive a percentage of that recovery. In Buffalo, Rochester, and generally throughout New York state, the general recovery is one-third of whatever is recovered.
As the surviving family member or the executor, you don’t have to, as a general rule, pay any upfront money for legal fees or out-of-pocket expenses. Those will be covered by us, by our law firm, and then, at the end of the day, the attorneys’ fees will be paid if we are successful in receiving a recovery for you. If there is no recovery, then there is no obligation to pay any attorneys’ fees.
Has your loved one passed away due to someone’s negligence and you have questions about wrongful death attorney fees? Contact our experienced Buffalo wrongful death lawyers today for a free consultation and case evaluation.
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