Bronx Fatal Truck Accident Lawyer

One of the worst calls anyone can receive is being informed of the death of a loved one. If you recently found out that you lost a loved one due to a fatal truck accident in the Bronx, you may be grieving while also trying to understand what next steps you can take legally to receive justice for yourself and your loved one.

Our Bronx truck accident lawyers at Morelli Law can assist in your fatal truck accident case by managing your case for you. While you grieve your loved one and make other necessary decisions, we can fulfill all the legal tasks—from filing paperwork to appearing in court—required for your case.

What Damages Can Result from a Fatal Truck Accident?

Many damages can result from the wrongful death of a loved one. The first is the pain and suffering experienced by your loved one and by their survivors. The loss of your loved one can affect surviving family members in different ways, such as:

• Unanticipated funeral expenses, including a funeral mass or memorial service and burial or cremation
• Medical bills from attempts at lifesaving treatment for your loved ones
• Emotional losses experience surviving members, such as loss of companionship felt by a spouse or loss of parental guidance felt by children
• Damage to property in the accident, such as the vehicle your loved one was driving

Both these financial and non-financial losses may be eligible for compensation. A Bronx personal injury lawyer can help identify what damages you can claim and explain the lawsuit process to you and what to expect.

Who Is Responsible for a Fatality in a Truck Accident in the Bronx?

Fatal truck accidents usually have two liable parties. The first liable party may be the driver of the truck. The accident could have occurred because they were recklessly driving, such as going over the posted speed limit or not yielding to stoplights. They may also have been driving while distracted, such as looking at a mobile device or eating.

The driver’s employer may also be a liable party due to their driver’s negligence or because of negligent hiring. For example, they may be held liable if they hired the employee even though they had a suspended license. This would make the employer liable for hiring an employee unfit for the position.

Our lawyers can help you determine the party or parties liable for the wrong death of your loved one. But before we can begin working on your case, we need to determine if you are eligible to pursue the lawsuit.

How do I File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in the Bronx?

If you want to file a wrongful death lawsuit, you first need to determine if you are eligible to file. If you are the deceased’s spouse, child(ren), parent(s), or a representative of the deceased’s estate, you are eligible under New York law to file a wrongful death lawsuit.

The next step in determining if you are eligible to file a lawsuit is establishing if you have grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit. There are a few requirements that must be proven in order to file a wrongful death lawsuit in New York. These requirements include:

• A fatality actually occurring
• The fatality being caused by another individual’s negligence/wrongful conduct
•  That the deceased could have filed a lawsuit because of this negligence/wrongful conduct and recovered damages had they not died
• That there are surviving individuals (such as a spouse or children) who suffered damages due to the fatal accident

If you are ready to file a wrongful death lawsuit, Morelli Law’s fatal truck accident lawyers can assist you in your case.

What does a Fatal Truck Accident Lawyer Do?

A lawyer can assist you in your lawsuit of a wrongful death in a truck accident. You may be pursuing a lawsuit due to the wrongful death of a loved one due to a truck accident. You may also continue to pursue a lawsuit that was started by a loved one who later died because of injuries from the truck accident.

These situations can affect the limitations of time during which you can pursue a lawsuit in the Bronx. For example, if you are pursuing a lawsuit that was started by your loved one who later passed away, you may commence with a lawsuit within one year of their death. We can help you file your lawsuit within the time frame so that your case can be heard.

Our lawyers in the Bronx can assist you in your fatal truck accident lawsuit. We can help you determine the statute of limitations in your case, and we can help you prepare the paperwork necessary to file your claim. Because our lawyers know the law, they can take care of your case to allow you to focus on grieving and remembering your loved one.

Get a Free Consultation Today

At Morelli Law Firm, we fight on behalf of our clients in truck accidents and wrongful death suits. With more than 25 years in business, we have the necessary experience to help you understand your rights and receive the compensation that you deserve.

Call us today for your free consultation with one of our lawyers. Our case evaluations are always free because we do not get paid unless you win. With over $1 billion recovered for our clients, we have a track record you can trust.