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How To Get Compensation For Wrongful Death After A Drowning Accident

Published on: November 12, 2024 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

11-12-24-Wrongful-Death-300x200 Drowning Accidents and Wrongful Death Damages

Standing in Wrongful Death Claims

In New York State, only the executor of the decedent’s estate has standing to file a wrongful death lawsuit. The executor is the person, or party, who has been nominated to initiate probate, manage estate assets, and distribute inheritances. Executors are often nominated in a last will and testament, but they may be appointed by a surrogate’s court if no will and testament was executed.

How To Obtain Compensation For Emotional Distress After A Drowning Accident

Published on: November 5, 2024 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

The Legal Definition of “Drowning” is More Expansive Than You Might Expect

People often make the mistake of presuming that a person who has drowned is a person who has passed away. However, drowning is not always a fatal occurrence. In both medicine and law, the term “drowning” is used to describe respiratory impairment caused by submersion in water or another liquid.

Nonfatal drownings can have serious repercussions. Drowning-related complications include, but are not limited to, the following:

How to Get Compensation for Lost Wages After a Drowning Accident

Published on: October 29, 2024 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

10-29-24-Drowning-sign-300x250 Drowning accidents can have far-reaching consequences.

Unlike the sort of intense physical trauma inflicted in a car crash, the impact of drowning can be much more subtle, affecting survivors in ways that aren’t always easy to see from the outside looking in. These seemingly “invisible” symptoms can present stark difficulties, turning routine tasks into real challenges.

In New York, anyone who suffers serious injuries caused by another person’s negligence could be entitled to compensation.

Obtaining Compensation For Pain and Suffering After A Drowning Accident

Published on: October 23, 2024 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

Drowning Accidents

Drownings may be a leading cause of accidental death, but they are not always fatal.

Medical professionals typically define “drowning” as any form of respiratory impairment caused by submersion in liquid. In other words, any person who struggles to breathe after inhaling water is technically drowning, even if they do not pass away or lose consciousness.

How To Get Compensation For Medical Bills After A Drowning Accident

Published on: October 8, 2024 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

10-8-24-money-troubles-300x200 Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death across the United States, but most drownings are non-fatal. However, even when a drowning incident doesn’t end in death, recovery does not always end after resuscitation. Even when survivors seem fine, risks abound.

Here are five steps you should take to protect your finances after an accident:

Seek Immediate Medical Attention

5 Steps to Take After a Child Drowning Accident

Published on: September 24, 2024 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

1. See the Doctor and Follow Through on Referrals

Drowning isn’t always deadly, but even non-fatal accidents can have lifelong repercussions.

Although few parents are willing to take chances when it comes to their child’s chances of recovery, managing the aftermath of a traumatic incident isn’t easy. Even if you’ve already taken your child to the hospital, your next steps may be uncertain. Doctors don’t always consider family finances, and the recommendations you’ve received—for therapy, physical rehabilitation, or expensive prescription medications—could cost more than most New Yorkers can afford.

3 Reasons You Can Afford An Experienced Drowning Accident Lawyer

Published on: September 18, 2024 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

9-18-24-list-300x191 Almost everybody knows that hiring the right lawyer can make a big difference when it comes time to take a drowning accident claim to trial. However, far too many people think that experienced representation comes at an unaffordable cost.

Although some attorneys charge exorbitant amounts of money for a single meeting, different law firms have different policies. The country’s best criminal defense lawyers and tax attorneys may bill their clients hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars per hour.

But personal injury lawyers work with people who are often struggling to make ends meet after an accident and can’t typically afford to take money away from their recovery.

Preparing to Take Action: An Overview of Drowning Accidents

Published on: September 10, 2024 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

9-9-24-decision-300x222 People often associate the term “drowning” with “death,” but most drowning accidents aren’t fatal. In medicine and law, drowning is better defined as a process of respiratory impairment. It can begin seconds after water or another liquid enters the lungs and can have many different outcomes.

Drowning accidents can be placed into either of the following categories:

Non-fatal drownings, or drownings that do not end in death; and

What to Expect During a Drowning Accident Trial in Upstate New York

Published on: August 28, 2024 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

1. Pre-Litigation: Consultation and Investigation

Preparing to take a case to trial is an intensive process.

Before filing a lawsuit, you’ll likely need to schedule a free consultation with a drowning accident attorney. Even if you’re confident in your claim, a lawyer can typically help assess your chances of obtaining compensation.

Top 5 Tips to Prevent Drowning Accidents

Published on: August 20, 2024 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

Drowning Doesn’t Just Mean Death

The term “drowning” is closely associated with death, but most drownings are not fatal.

In medicine and law, the definition of drowning is nuanced: it is not an outcome, but a process defined by “respiratory impairment from submersion [or] immersion” in water or another liquid.