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The Wrongful Death of a Loved in in a Fatal Car Accident is a Devastating Experience

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.

Fatal Car Accidents in New York City and Long Island

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.

Marc Albert will hold those Responsible Accountable

Marc Albert will work for you to keep drivers who create unsafe conditions on the road legally accountable when a person loses his or her life.

We will pursue a wrongful death claim on behalf of the deceased victim. We will base wrongful death cases on the negligence of the person who caused the fatality. Under New York law, only personal representatives of an estate can file a wrongful death lawsuit. These plaintiffs can either be executors appointed to oversee a victim’s estate in a will or individuals named as estate administrators.

Often, this named executor or administrator is a surviving spouse or child of the victim. Relatives do not have separate rights to pursue legal action themselves under state law. However, successful wrongful death claims can result in damages being awarded to a victim’s heirs as well as to the estate itself.

Call the Law Offices of Marc S. Albert for a Free Consultation

The time after a fatal car, truck, or motorcycle accident is traumatic as families struggle to figure out their next steps and how to cope with their loss. Marc S. Albert is committed to making sure that these families receive the support that they need, advocating on their behalf throughout the legal process.

The Law Offices of Marc S. Albert offers personalized and compassionate legal representation to residents of New York City and Long Island via offices in Astoria, Downtown Brooklyn, and Syosset. If you have lost a loved one in a fatal collision, contact our office today online or at 855-252-3788 to find out more about how we can help.

If you have been in a car accident, your first call should be to Marc Albert at 855-252-3788.

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Contact the Law Offices of Marc S.Albert at 347-472-5080 for a free, no-risk consultation.

If you have been in a Car Accidents. You should speak to local personal injury attorney with significant experience dealing with Car Accidents. We work on contingency, which means we do not get paid unless there is a settlement or a verdict with an award.

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