Staten Island Fatal Car Accident Attorney

If you’ve lost a loved one, help is out there

Everyone hopes that they will never have to deal with the tragedy of losing a loved one in a fatal accident. But hope, and even extreme caution, can’t protect us from every risk. People can, and do, fall victim to unexpected catastrophes every day. Across America, for example, over 30,000 people lost their lives last year in serious motor vehicle accidents. Nearly 300 people were killed in car accidents just in New York City.

If someone close to you has been lost in a car accident, as a driver, passenger, or pedestrian, you don’t have to face the stressful challenges of an elaborate and distressing legal claim on your own. It’s possible to locate a dedicated and compassionate legal team in Staten Island who can use their familiarity with the process on your behalf. Let someone else do the work of locating and taking statements from witnesses, reconstructing the accident, filing insurance claims, and preparing your case for trial.

Even in accidents where there is a serious injury or fatality, criminal charges are not usually filed. But it is often still possible to hold the responsible party liable by pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit. We understand that legal action won’t return your loved one to you and that even the most successful suit will never lift the burden of sorrow you feel for them. But there are other things to consider.

The death of your loved one can place heavy and unexpected costs on your family. You need to worry about medical costs, funeral expenses, and lost income and benefits, as well as the pain and suffering of the deceased and the entire family. It can be complicated and troubling to work out the true costs involved. The right lawyer can handle this for you and present your case convincingly.

When the negligence of another driver or third party is to blame for a deadly vehicle accident, skillful and committed legal assistance will benefit your chances in court. Many different negligent actions and conditions can lead to fatal accidents, including:

–   Operating while under the influence of drugs or alcohol

–   Using a phone or texting while driving

–   Speeding or aggressive driving

–   Failing to follow posted signs and traffic signals

–   Deficient road construction, or skipped or inadequate maintenance

–   Inadequate or missing barriers (guardrails, railroad crossings, etc.)

–   Broken or missing signals, signs, or road markings

A Staten Island Lawyer That Understands Fatal Car Accidents

When a close family member dies in a car accident, we know that the loss will always be with you. It’s important to take steps so that this tragedy doesn’t lead to additional hardship for you and your family. Turn the legal and practical details over to a hardworking professional so that you can grieve and concentrate on healing without those distractions. Kuharski, Levitz, & Giovinazzo are here to help.

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