New York is one of the busiest and most densely populated states in the country, with accidents and negligence-related incidents happening every day—on roads, job sites, in hospitals, and beyond. These incidents can also cause fatal results, leading to wrongful death claims.
A wrongful death happens when someone dies because another person or company acted carelessly, recklessly, or intentionally in a way that caused harm. The law doesn’t limit this to just one type of accident. If the death was avoidable and someone else was at fault, it could be considered wrongful.
At The Perecman Law Firm, we help grieving families across New York City hold the responsible parties accountable. We’ve spent decades helping families navigate it. If you’re looking for a wrongful death attorney in New York City, our team is here to guide you through what comes next.
Types of Wrongful Death Cases We Handle
At The Perecman Law Firm, we handle a wide range of wrongful death cases, including some of the most complex and high-stakes ones in the city.
Construction Accidents
Construction is everywhere in New York. From Midtown high-rises to outer-borough developments, new buildings are constantly being built, repaired, or demolished.
Unfortunately, construction is also one of the most dangerous industries in the city. We’ve seen cases where workers were killed by falling scaffolding, collapsing walls, faulty equipment, or unsafe work conditions.
New York has unique labor laws that protect workers, which make certain contractors and property owners strictly liable for height-related injuries and deaths. We know how to apply these laws to make sure families get the full compensation they’re owed.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
We handle wrongful death cases from all kinds of traffic accidents—cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more. These crashes can happen anywhere in the city, but they’re especially common on high-speed roadways or congested intersections.
A fatal crash on Queens Boulevard, for example, might involve a distracted driver running a red light. Or a deadly truck accident in a warehouse zone of the Bronx could stem from faulty brakes or overworked drivers.
Whatever the details, we work to prove exactly how it happened and who’s responsible.
Pedestrian & Bicycle Deaths
New York is a city full of pedestrians and cyclists, but it’s also a city full of impatient drivers. Some of the most heartbreaking cases we’ve handled involve pedestrians struck in crosswalks or cyclists hit while obeying traffic rules. The city’s traffic volume, combined with aggressive or distracted drivers, creates serious risks.
In these cases, we collect evidence from street cameras, police reports, and witness statements to hold reckless drivers accountable.
Medical Malpractice
When medical professionals make mistakes, the consequences can be deadly. We’ve represented families whose loved ones died from surgical errors, misdiagnosis, anesthesia mistakes, or failure to monitor a patient.
Hospitals and doctors often deny responsibility, and these cases are heavily defended. That’s why they require an experienced legal team that understands how to dig deep into medical records, hospital protocols, and expert testimony.
Workplace Fatalities
Aside from construction, there are many other hazardous workplaces across NYC (factories, warehouses, industrial plants, and even kitchens or maintenance jobs in commercial buildings). When a worker dies on the job, we look into every possible cause: faulty equipment, lack of training, ignored safety rules, or even third-party negligence.
Many families think they’re limited to workers’ comp benefits, but that’s not always the case. In many situations, we can file a separate lawsuit to go after those truly responsible.
Conclusion
Losing someone you love is already painful. But when it happens because someone else made a preventable mistake, that pain can turn into confusion, anger, and uncertainty. You might not know where to turn or what to do next.
That’s where we come in. At The Perecman Law Firm, we handle wrongful death cases with the seriousness, skill, and compassion they deserve. We know the law, and we know New York.
And we know how to fight for families who are trying to make sense of the unimaginable. If you think your loved one’s death could have been prevented, reach out to us. We’ll listen, guide you, and help you find answers.
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