A flatline heartbeat monitor graphic represents the legal distinctions between a Wrongful Death vs. Survival Action in New York.

Wrongful Death vs. Survival Action in New York: Two Lawsuits, Two Recoveries

When a loved one dies because of someone else’s negligence in New York, the family often has two separate legal claims available under state law, not one. Each recovers a different kind of loss, has its own deadline, and is filed under a different statute.  Understanding how these two causes of action work together can […]

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