Queens Wrongful Death Lawyer - Keetick L. Sanchez

From K L Sanchez Law Office, P.C. - Queens Wrongful Death Lawyer provides a comprehensive guide to understanding wrongful death claims under New York law, including who can file, what damages are available, and how strict deadlines apply when pursuing justice after a fatal accident. This episode explores how New York Estates, Powers and Trusts Law (EPTL) Section 5-4.1 and Section 5-4.3 shape wrongful death lawsuits, the two-year statute of limitations from the date of death, and how claims are handled in Queens County Supreme Court. Listeners will gain clarity on how civil wrongful death cases differ from criminal prosecutions and why the preponderance of the evidence standard matters for families seeking accountability.

We break down who can file a wrongful death lawsuit in Queens, explaining the role of the personal representative appointed by Queens County Surrogate's Court and how distributees such as a surviving spouse, children, parents, or siblings may receive compensation under New York intestacy law. The discussion highlights how Keetick L. Sanchez guides families through the estate administration process, including petitions for letters of administration, and how wrongful death proceeds are distributed based on pecuniary loss rather than a decedent’s will. The episode also clarifies the protection of wrongful death damages from estate creditors and the distinction between wrongful death claims and survival actions.

The podcast also examines the types of damages recoverable under New York’s pecuniary loss standard, including medical expenses, funeral and burial costs, lost wages and benefits, loss of support, loss of inheritance, and the value of household services. We discuss how survival actions allow recovery for pre-death pain and suffering, and how pure comparative negligence can reduce damages if the decedent was partially at fault. Listeners will hear how evidence such as police reports, OSHA records, autopsy findings, expert testimony, and financial documentation plays a crucial role in proving duty, breach, causation, and damages in cases involving car accidents, construction site fatalities, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, workplace accidents, defective products, and premises liability.

Finally, we spotlight Keetick L. Sanchez, Esq., founding attorney of K L Sanchez Law Office, P.C., a Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law School graduate admitted in New York and Texas and recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2022 for Personal Injury – Plaintiff. With experience handling cases across Queens, including Jackson Heights, Astoria, Flushing, Jamaica, Forest Hills, Elmhurst, Long Island City, and beyond, the firm represents families from its office at 37-06 82nd Street, Suite 304. This episode outlines what to expect when filing a claim, key exceptions involving medical malpractice, municipal defendants, and Notice of Claim requirements, and why acting quickly can protect your family’s right to compensation.

 
K L Sanchez Law Office, P.C.

37-06 82nd St #304 Jackson Heights, NY 11372, USA

(646) 701-7990

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