Suffering the wrongful loss of a loved one in Long Island due to someone else’s negligence is a devastating and traumatic experience. Accidents leave most people frustrated, distraught, and unsure of where to go for proper help in their fight to seek justice for their loved ones.
The team at William Mattar Law Offices understands the significant grief and suffering that comes with the wrongful death of a loved one. Our compassionate and empathetic attorneys work hard to handle the stressful logistics of a wrongful death claim so that you and your loved ones can focus on healing.
Call us today at (516) 444-4444 for your free initial consultation with one of our trusted Long Island Wrongful Death Lawyers.
Table of contents
- Why Should I Hire William Mattar Law Offices for My Wrongful Death Case?
- Dedicated Results for Our Clients
- Can I Recover Compensation for a Wrongful Death?
- Wrongful Death Accidents in Long Island
- What Is a Wrongful Death?
- Common Types of Wrongful Death Accidents
- Why Should I Work With an Attorney?
- FAQs About Wrongful Death
- Work With an Experienced Wrongful Death Attorney
Why Should I Hire William Mattar Law Offices for My Wrongful Death Case?

Learning of the wrongful death of someone you love is often a challenging experience to comprehend.
Seeking the help of a loyal and diligent wrongful death attorney will help make the stressful aftermath of a wrongful death more manageable for you and your loved ones to navigate.
For more than 35 years, William Mattar and his fellow associates have been helping New Yorkers attain maximum compensation for their wrongful sufferings.
Our attorneys at William Mattar Law Offices are dedicated advocates for their clients. We strive to protect our clients' rights while maximizing their opportunities to recover compensation.
In addition to helping his clients, William Mattar is committed to giving back to his New York community, including his focus on the Buckle Your Belt Pledge.
All of our client relationships start with a free case evaluation. In this initial meeting, we will learn more about you and your unique circumstances and help you determine the best path forward for your case.
We proudly operate under the motto of “No Fee Until We Win,” meaning that we will not charge you and your loved ones for our help unless we successfully recover compensation for your case.
The William Mattar team of trustworthy attorneys provides representation across New York State.
Call us today to schedule your free case evaluation.
Dedicated Results for Our Clients
At William Mattar Law Offices, we relentlessly strive to provide our clients with the most favorable outcome for their unique cases. Our skilled attorneys will advocate to protect your rights throughout the claim and to recover maximum compensation for your damages.
Our firm’s focus and dedication to our community have successfully resulted in compensation recovered for our clients.
We understand how overwhelming the thought of managing an insurance claim is while you and your loved ones are processing the grief and angst of a wrongful death in your life. Our team can proudly help you and your loved ones through this trying time to give you the space you need to mourn properly.
Previous clients of William Mattar Law Offices often express their gratitude to our team for the assistance we provided them.
Can I Recover Compensation for a Wrongful Death?
It is hard to put a value on a loved one's life. Losing someone special to you due to someone else's negligence is a terrible experience to try to overcome.
The wake of a loved one’s wrongful death often leaves people feeling devastated and lost.
With the proper help of an experienced attorney, you can recover compensation for your loved one’s wrongful death as well as other damages that may be available through a survival action. Recoverable damages include
- Conscious physical pain of your loved one
- Conscious mental suffering and anguish of your loved one
- Property damage
- Medical expenses
- Funeral expenses
- Lost income and future earnings
- Potential inheritance reduction
- Punitive damages
Our William Mattar Law Offices team is here to help you manage this distressing time. Call us today, and let us give you the assistance you deserve.
Wrongful Death Accidents in Long Island
Wrongful deaths are often the result of an unintentional injury or accident.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 227,000 fatalities from unintentional injuries occurred in the United States in one recent year.
Unintentional injuries were the leading cause of death for citizens between the ages of one and 44 that same year. Accidental injuries were the fourth leading cause of death for infants under one year of age, the third leading cause of death for people between the ages of 45 to 64, and the seventh leading cause of death for those who are 65 and older.
What Is a Wrongful Death?
A wrongful death is the death of a person caused by another person's negligence. Examples include unfortunate deaths from a drunk driving accident, medical malpractice, or a motorcycle accident.
Wrongful deaths often leave loved ones in a state of shock and despair. Surviving family members who suffer a loss due to the death of their loved one can file a wrongful death claim to recover compensation.
Contact our team at William Mattar Law Offices today.
Common Types of Wrongful Death Accidents
A wrongful death accident occurs when someone’s negligence or recklessness leads to the death of another person.
Common types of accidents that result in a wrongful death are:
- Car
- Truck
- Self-driving car
- Rideshare
- Distracted or drunk driving
- Motorcycle
- Bicycle
- Pedestrian
- Medical malpractice
- Product defect
- Violence
Why Should I Work With an Attorney?
Most people find it challenging and confusing to determine what steps to take after suffering the wrongful death of a loved one.
They feel the other party is responsible for unjustly taking the life of their loved one, but they do not know how to prove it.
Then, the convoluted and lengthy insurance claim process adds more stress to the family’s grief-stricken situation.
Having a professional wrongful death attorney on your team will ease the process, protect your rights, and increase your chances of maximizing recovered compensation while holding all responsible parties accountable.
Call our attorneys today, and let us earn your family the just compensation you deserve.
FAQs About Wrongful Death
What Do I Do After My Loved One Has Suffered a Wrongful Death?
Wrongfully losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is traumatizing. Most people feel flustered about what to do next.
Here are some simple steps to help you find your best path forward
Maintain Documentation
Maintaining a thorough list of documentation will help your case resolve with the most favorable outcome.
Retain the below items associated with your loved one’s wrongful death:
- A copy of the police report from the accident
- A copy of any medical reports from the accident
- All videos and photographs from the scene of the accident
- Witness contact information, if available
- In some situations, a journal noting what you know from the accident and the ensuing losses your family has suffered
- A list of expenses (see below)
Track Expenses
Keep a list of all expenses related to your loved one’s wrongful death, including
- Medical bills
- Funeral costs
- Property damage
- Lost wages
- Any additional expenses incurred
Contact an Attorney
Contact an attorney immediately after the wrongful loss of your loved one.
The state of New York has a statute of limitations for filing cases, so seek professional legal assistance as early as possible.
Working with a thorough wrongful death attorney will lighten the burden felt by you and your loved ones after a Long Island loss. An experienced attorney can manage the cumbersome insurance claim process and other legal procedures, allowing you to focus on managing your grief.
The attorneys at William Mattar regularly help clients who have suffered the wrongful death of a loved one. Call us today, and let us help your family on your path forward.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Long Island?
The “personal representative” of a deceased person’s estate can file a wrongful death claim on behalf of a deceased person. Depening on the unique circumstances of a case, this may include the deceased’s:
- Spouse
- Child
- Parent
Every situation is unique. If you need help identifying the personal representative, contact an experienced attorney today.
How Do I File a Wrongful Death Claim?
The last thing that most people want to do after suffering the wrongful loss of a loved one is deal with an insurance company regarding a claim.
Filing an insurance claim for a wrongful death is a long and complicated process.
Insurance companies often attempt to minimize the compensation they must pay on a claim. They may utilize specific strategies to accomplish this goal, including using your statements against you.
It is common practice for the insurance company and the defendant to deny any fault or negligence in a wrongful death case. These parties will often try to shift the blame to the deceased.
Partnering with an experienced wrongful death attorney can hlep protect you and your loved ones from unscrupulous tactics.
An experienced attorney will:
- Prepare you for what to expect - An experienced attorney can help prepare you and your loved ones for what to expect when filing a wrongful death claim, ensuring that nothing catches you off guard in the process.
- Handle the insurance company - An attorney can advocate for you and manage the insurance claim process for you and your loved ones. They can file the initial claim, manage correspondence with the insurance company’s agents and adjusters, negotiate a settlement offer, and, when needed, file a lawsuit.
- Communicate clearly with you - A courteous attorney can keep you updated throughout your claim process. They will promptly return your phone calls and answer your questions.
- Prove fault - An attorney can help prove that all parties responsible for the wrongful death of your loved one are held accountable, not allowing any of the fault to shift to the victim.
- Recover just compensation - As a family member of a wrongfully deceased, you can recover compensation for all of the damages associated with your unfortunate loss. An attorney can advocate for you to recover all applicable damages, including conscious pain and suffering of your deceased loved one, property damage, medical expenses, funeral expenses, lost income, future earnings, any potential inheritance reductions, and applicable punitive damages.
Schedule your free case evaluation with the William Mattar Law Offices attorneys to protect your rights and maximize your compensation on your wrongful death claim.
Work With an Experienced Wrongful Death Attorney

Emotionally and financially recovering after the wrongful death of a loved one is a traumatic, devastating, and challenging hardship.
Finding the help of an experienced wrongful death attorney will make the ensuing insurance claim and legal process much easier. By allowing an experienced attorney to handle your complex and burdensome insurance claim, you and your loved ones can better focus on your path to healing.
Contact the William Mattar Law Offices team today at (516) 444-4444 to schedule your free and confidential initial case evaluation. Let us help you and your loved ones get maximum compensation.