A person's poor decisions can sometimes lead to another person's death. The person who died cannot act to recover for injuries and seek justice in civil courts in Broome County, New York.
The victim's family, however, can pursue a wrongful death action. In a wrongful death case, the deceased person's loved ones may seek to recover money damages for that person's death, including hospital bills, funeral and burial expenses and loss of support.
Depending on the jurisdiction and circumstances, the loved ones may also be able to recover for loss of consortium in a wrongful death action brought in or near Broome County, New York.
The AAJ is committed to promoting a fair and effective civil justice system while supporting the work of attorneys representing plaintiffs.
Lawyer Referral Service in Broome County, NY - The Broome County Bar Association sponsors a Lawyer Referral Service from its offices in Binghamton, NY. The service helps individuals and businesses find a qualified private attorney in Binghamton and Broome County. The LRS is opened from Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. for walk in meetings. You can also call the service Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. In exchange for a $25 consultation fee you can talk with the local attorney during a 30 minute consultation.