EEP Law fights for families devastated by the untimely death of a loved one in New York & New Jersey
Wrongful death refers to a death that results from the negligence, misconduct, or wrongful act of another person or entity. When a wrongful death occurs, the deceased person’s surviving family members or representatives can bring a lawsuit against the responsible party or parties to seek compensation for the death.
Motor Vehicle Accidents: If a person is killed due to the negligence of another driver, such as in cases of drunk driving, distracted driving, or reckless driving.
Medical Malpractice: Deaths resulting from a medical professional’s negligence, like misdiagnosis, surgical errors, birth injuries, or failure to treat a condition.
Workplace Accidents: Fatal incidents that occur due to unsafe working conditions, lack of proper training, or failure to adhere to safety regulations.
Construction Accidents: Fatal incidents at construction sites due to lack of safety measures, equipment malfunctions, or negligence.
Defective Products: If a person dies as a result of using a product that is found to be defective or didn’t include proper warnings.
Premises Liability: Fatal accidents that occur due to dangerous conditions on someone’s property, like slip and fall accidents, pool drownings, or lack of security measures.
Pedestrian Accidents: If a pedestrian is killed due to being struck by a vehicle, especially if the driver was negligent.
Nursing Home Negligence: Death resulting from abuse or neglect in nursing homes or assisted living facilities.
Toxic Exposure: Deaths from exposure to hazardous materials or chemicals, whether at work, at home, or in the environment.
Aviation Accidents: Fatalities resulting from airplane or helicopter crashes due to mechanical issues, pilot error, or other negligence.
Boating Accidents: Deaths occurring due to negligence while operating boats or other watercraft.
Pharmaceutical Errors: Deaths resulting from incorrect medication prescription, manufacturing defects in medication, or failure to warn about side effects.
Mass Transit Accidents: Fatal accidents involving buses, trains, or other forms of public transportation.
Recreational Accidents: Deaths resulting from negligence during recreational activities, like at amusement parks, gyms, or sports events.
