No legal outcome will undo your loss. But justice — real, financial, documented justice — can mean your family isn't also left facing economic ruin on top of tragedy. That is what we do.
Motor Vehicle and Pedestrian Accidents
Manhattan's streets are among the most dangerous in the country for pedestrians and cyclists. If your loved one was struck by a car, truck, bus, or rideshare vehicle, a wrongful death accident lawyer on our team can investigate driver negligence, vehicle defects, employer liability, and whether the city itself bears responsibility for dangerous road conditions.
Construction Site Fatalities
New York Labor Law provides powerful protections for construction workers, and when a worker is killed on a Manhattan job site due to a fall, a scaffold collapse, or a falling object, the building owner and general contractor can be held strictly liable in many circumstances. These are technically demanding cases — and we know them well.
Medical Malpractice
If your family member died because a doctor, surgeon, anesthesiologist, or hospital failed to meet the accepted standard of care, you may have a claim against one or more medical providers. As wrongful death medical malpractice lawyers, we work with leading medical experts to evaluate whether the care your loved one received fell below what a competent provider would have done — and whether that failure caused the death.
Premises Liability
Landlords, building owners, and property managers in Manhattan have legal obligations to maintain safe conditions. When a defective stairwell, a poorly lit hallway, a broken elevator, or a neglected hazard takes a life, the responsible parties can be held accountable. Our accidental death attorneys investigate the full chain of ownership and maintenance responsibility.
Defective Products
Sometimes death is caused by a product that was designed or manufactured with dangerous defects. From faulty safety equipment to defective vehicles to contaminated medications, product liability wrongful death cases often involve corporate defendants with substantial legal defenses. We have the resources to take them on.
Workplace Accidents Beyond Construction
Not every fatal workplace accident happens on a construction site. Falls, machinery accidents, toxic exposure, and vehicle incidents in warehouses, delivery operations, and other work environments can all give rise to wrongful death claims — sometimes alongside workers' compensation proceedings.
What Happens After You Call Us: The Manhattan Process
We know that reaching out to a law firm is not easy when you are grieving. Here is what you can expect when you contact Silver Law Group.
Free Consultation
Your first conversation with us is completely free and carries no obligation. We will listen to what happened, ask questions to understand the circumstances of your loved one's death, and give you an honest assessment of whether you have a viable wrongful death case.
Investigation
If we take your case, we move quickly to preserve evidence. In Manhattan, this can mean securing surveillance footage from building cameras and city infrastructure, obtaining 911 records, requesting hospital charts, interviewing witnesses, and retaining accident reconstruction or medical experts before evidence disappears or gets destroyed.
Identifying All Defendants
Manhattan wrongful death cases often involve more than one responsible party. A construction accident may implicate a general contractor, a subcontractor, and a building owner. A hospital death may involve a physician, a nursing staff, and the hospital's institutional systems. Identifying every viable defendant matters — both for accountability and for ensuring your family has access to full compensation.
Filing the Lawsuit
New York law requires that most wrongful death claims be filed within two years of the date of death. We handle all court filings in compliance with New York County Supreme Court rules and local part requirements.
Discovery and Expert Development
The defense will demand records, take depositions, and retain their own experts. We prepare thoroughly for every phase of litigation, and we do not let defense tactics intimidate us or our clients.
Resolution
Most cases settle before trial. When the defense offers fair value, we advise settlement. When they don't, we try cases. Either way, the decision is always yours.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in New York?
Under New York law, a wrongful death lawsuit must be filed by the personal representative of the deceased person's estate, such as an executor named in a will or a court-appointed administrator. Any compensation recovered is distributed to the deceased person's surviving family members, typically a spouse, children, or parents.
New York's wrongful death statute of limitations is generally two years from the date of death. Missing this deadline can permanently bar your family's right to recover compensation. Although two years may sound like a long time, important evidence such as surveillance footage, medical records, and witness statements can disappear quickly, especially in Manhattan. If you have not yet been appointed as the estate representative, our firm can help guide you through the process and take immediate steps to preserve evidence and protect your claim.
Contact a Manhattan Wrongful Death Lawyer Today
If someone you love died because of another person's negligence, recklessness, or deliberate wrongdoing, you deserve to know your legal options. The law firms for wrongful death claims that produce real results are the ones that start early, prepare thoroughly, and never lose sight of the family behind the case.
Silver Law Group offers a free, confidential consultation — no fee unless we win. There is no risk in calling us, and there may be significant consequences in waiting.
Contact us today to speak with an accidental death lawyer who knows Manhattan, knows these courts, and is ready to fight for your family.