Losing someone in a fatal car accident is a devastating experience, which leaves families not only without the emotional support of their loved one but also often with a significant financial loss. When a driver causes a collision through careless or reckless action, you must hold that driver accountable for the harm that his or her dangerous driving caused.

Marc S. Albert assists families and estate representatives with pursuing wrongful death claims on behalf of victims who have lost their lives in a fatal collision.

The Law Offices of Marc S. Albert has been offering knowledgeable legal representation to New York City and Long Island clients for over 25 years. If you have questions regarding your legal options after losing a family member in a fatal car crash, contact our office today to speak with an attorney and find out more about how we can help.

According to the New York Department of Health, motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of injury-related deaths statewide. Drivers who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol are a significant cause of fatal car accidents.

Driving while distracted by a cell phone, the car radio, or kids misbehaving can also be just as dangerous. Road Rage and aggressive driving are also extremely dangerous. Aggressive driving causes 66% of all traffic-related fatalities.

With the proliferation of rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft, there is a significant rise in the number of accident cases caused by negligent drivers. Uber and Lyft drivers are paid based on time and distance, so to earn more money, rideshare drivers are driving fast and recklessly causing accidents, many of which have led to fatalities of passengers, other drivers, or pedestrians.