Dutchess County Personal Injury Lawyer
Hudson Valley Law Firm for Fatal Accident Victims
A fatal car accident. A house fire. A workplace mishap. If the negligence or intentional acts of others cost the life of your loved one, the law firm of Vasti & Vasti, P.C. is prepared to fight for justice. We have secured numerous wrongful death settlements and jury awards on behalf of surviving family members.
Critical evidence of the wrongdoers' liability can be lost. Call our Pleasant Valley, New York office today at 845-224-3559 to discuss your case. Serving Dutchess County and the Hudson Valley, we provide compassionate support to clients.
Experienced Trial Lawyers
A wrongful death lawsuit provides financial security by replacing lost income and contributions, and holds the negligent party accountable for a preventable tragedy. Vasti & Vasti, P.C. knows how to demonstrate liability in all types of fatal events:
- Car, truck, motorcycle and pedestrian accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Workplace machinery or heavy equipment accidents
- Auto defects and other types of product liability
- Falling accidents
- Electrocution, fires and gas tank explosions
- Drowning
Trial lawyers Tom Vasti Jr. and Tom Vasti III have over 50 years of combined experience. They bring experts on board early to guide the investigation, and thoroughly prepare every case to maximize client recovery.
New York's Wrongful Death Laws
New York is one of the few states that does not allow family members to recover emotional damages in a wrongful death action. Compensation is limited to:
- Economic loss: replacement of lost earnings and services (such as household contributions), medical bills prior to death
- Conscious pain and suffering: the deceased lived long enough to suffer pain or be aware of impending death
We work with economists to project future income based on life expectancy and other factors. In the case of a child who has died, we try to demonstrate likely earnings and lost family contributions.
At Vasti & Vasti, P.C., we understand that this is a tremendously painful time for the surviving family. We aim to take on the entire burden of pursuing a wrongful death action, so that you can focus on grieving and putting your lives back together.
Contact us online or call 845-224-3559 to arrange a free initial consultation.
Vasti & Vasti, P.C.
Serious Lawyers, Serious Representation
