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Wrongful death is a legal term used to describe the death of an individual who has died due to the negligence or misconduct of another individual and that the death entitles the victim's survivors to be financially compensated for their loss.

Of course, it is known that nothing can ever replace a loved one or make amends for that loss. This fact leaves the legal system with only one resource to bring justice and some measure of comfort to the survivors and that is assessing monetary damages on the responsible individual.

Financial compensation in a wrongful death claim may include payment for medical, funeral and burial costs, payment for the deceased's pain and suffering prior to death, loss of financial support for the survivors along with any future earning potential assessed and the pain and suffering of the survivors that is experienced due to their loss.

The laws governing wrongful death claims are very complicated and there are time limits involved in filing a wrongful death claim. An experienced wrongful death attorney has the knowledge to evaluate your claim and assist you through the process of obtaining justice for you and your loved ones.

If you live in New York City or the surrounding area, and you have lost a loved one due to the negligence or misconduct of another individual, please contact an experienced and highly qualified wrongful death attorney at the New York City office of The Cochran Firm today to schedule a confidential consultation, at no cost to you, to discuss the course of action to take to secure your legal rights and get you the financial compensation you deserve.

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