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 Dutchess 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 Dutchess 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 Dutchess County, NY - The Dutchess County Bar Association in Poughkeepsie, New York, was established in 1919. During its long history of serving the pubic and the legal community, the DCBA has created an extensive Lawyer Referral Service. For your convenience, you can access the LRS online through the organization's website. You can also be referred to a local attorney by calling the lawyer referral service.