Wrongful Death

Wrongful Death Lawyers ◦ New York and New Jersey

The lawyers of Cerussi & Gunn, P.C. have represented numerous families in wrongful death cases stemming from medical malpractice and other types of negligence. Please contact our law firm to schedule a free initial consultation and case evaluation if you have lost a loved one due to any of the following fatal accidents:

• Car accident
• Trucking accident
• Workplace accident
• Construction accident
• Medical mistake
• Anesthesia error
• Medication error

As human beings, our attorneys extend our deepest sympathies to your family after the untimely death of a loved one. In fact, as dedicated wrongful death attorneys, we take our duty to pursue justice on behalf of lost loved ones seriously.

By way of example, our lawyers have had the opportunity to help families who lost family members in the following medical malpractice situations:

• a hospital error whereby a patient who was suffering from an aneurism was not properly monitored
• emergency room errors related to untreated asthma attacks
• assignment of doctors who were not qualified in a particular area
• prescription errors involving medication allergies which were properly noted on medical charts, but otherwise ignored by attending physicians
• anesthesia errors whereby oxygenation was not properly monitored, resulting in severe brain damage
• failure to detect and correct simple obstructions in urinary tracts

A family who has lost a loved one often has overwhelming financial needs resulting from medical bills, funeral and burial costs, loss of income and other contributions previously made by the victim. In addition, emotional pain and suffering can be crippling to adults who have lost spouses or children who have lost their parents. While no amount of damages can compensate for a deceased loved one, it can nevertheless help ease any financial or emotional burdens.

Our wrongful death law practice pursues justice in the form of answers, accountability and financial relief for the bereaved. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule a free initial consultation.  Click here to return to our home page.