Life can be joyous and at times life can be unbearable. Losing someone at the hands of a negligent motorist, malfunctioning equipment, or another circumstance or entity can be life-changing as well as agonizing.
There are so many questions that swirl inside the mind of a loved one in the aftermath of a fatal accident that causes the death of a spouse, child sibling, or other members of the family. “Why did this happen to my husband?” “What do I do now that my brother has passed?” “I am angry that my child has succumbed to this accident; what do I do now?”
You need to consult with a competent attorney that stands ready to be the fatal accident attorney you need to help you and ensure that justice will be served on your behalf as you attempt to deal with the devastating outcome of the fatal accident your spouse, sibling, parent, or other loved one fell victim to.
Understanding Fatalities
Fatal accidents can happen in the workplace, in a public setting, and even near a victim’s home. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the state of New York “…totaled 56 in 2016 for New York City”, back in 2016. The BLS further stated: “Chief Regional Economist Martin Kohli noted that the number of work-related fatalities in New York City declined by 18 from the previous year, to match the series low.” The BLS also noted: “Nationwide, a total of 5,190 fatal work injuries were recorded in 2016, a 7-percent increase from the 4,836 fatal injuries reported in 2015, according to the results from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) program.”
Regarding motor vehicle fatalities, the City of New York’s official website stated: “Preventing traffic-related deaths is the central goal of New York City’s (NYC) Vision Zero initiative. Traffic-related deaths are a leading cause of injury death and remain a key public health concern in NYC.” The website further stated: “Between 2012 and 2014, there were 214 fatalities among motor vehicle occupants in NYC, accounting for 24% of the 889 total traffic-related deaths. These deaths occurred in 183 motor vehicle crashes and included 127 (59%) drivers and 87 (41%) passengers.”
Choosing a Lawyer for Your Fatal Accident Case
When you lose a spouse, sibling, child, parent, or other family members in a car accident a pedestrian accident, or another hazard, you may think to yourself that you may not need an attorney. You may think that you must deal with the grief of your loss as well as all that accompanies it by yourself. You may think that you should endure the pain and struggle of paying medical bills your loved one accrued before his/her death. You may think that you must deal with the cost of funeral expenses and burial by yourself. You’re grieving and longing for the presence of your deceased loved one. You need a competent attorney to help you through your grieving process, by being an advocate and a sound voice of condolence, reason, and assistance to help you piece your life back as best as you can given your circumstances.
