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Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in New York City?

Watch this video about who is eligible to file a wrongful death claim in NYC featuring Carla Pinto from Meirowitz and Wasserberg, LLP.

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A wrongful death claim can be filed by an executive or an administrator, or in other words, a legally appointed representative of the estate of the person who has passed away in the accident. The legally appointed person then will bring an action on behalf of the family.

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