Wrongful Death
March 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Filing a Wrongful Death Claim After a Car Accident
Losing a loved one in a car accident that someone else caused is an incredibly difficult experience. The pain and grief can feel overwhelming, and...
June 2024 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
What is Wrongful Death?
When someone dies because of another person’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions, that may be considered a wrongful death. New York’s wrongful death law allows...
January 2024 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
The Role of a Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer in Wrongful Death Cases
Losing a loved one is devastating – especially if the death is wrongfully caused by the negligence or recklessness of another. No court case or...
January 2024 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
What is the Burden of Proof for Wrongful Death?
Surviving family members may be entitled to compensation after a wrongful death on New York roads. The deceased person’s family, through a duly appointed personal...
January 2024 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
New York Governor Vetoes Revised Grieving Families Act
For the second time in two years, Governor Hochul has vetoed the Grieving Families Act, an important piece of legislation which aimed to allow the...
January 2024 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Can You Sue Someone for Killing a Family Member in a Car Accident?
Many consider the daily commute to and from work to be relatively mundane activities. Some may listen to their favorite radio program, others talk with...
June 2023 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Revised Grieving Families Act Goes Through Legislative Process
On June 2, 2022 the New York Legislature passed the Grieving Families Act, which aimed to “permit the families of wrongful death victims to recover...
March 2023 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Hochul Vetoes Grieving Families Act
On January 30, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed Senate Bill S74A—better known as the Grieving Families Act. Among those supporting the bill were grief-stricken surviving family...
December 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
How Many Fatal Car Accidents Occur Each Year?
According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash data, 38,824 people died in fatal car accidents in 2020, the largest number since 2007. The same...