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Surviving spouses
Children
Surviving issues of the deceased children of
the decedent
Wrongful death actions may be filed by only
certain relatives of the deceased. As a general rule,
the first people in line to file a wrongful death
action for the untimely loss of a loved one include:
WHO CAN FILE A
WRONGFUL DEATH
CLAIM?
Parents
Siblings
Children of deceased siblings
Grandparents
Lineal descendants
IF THESE INDIVIDUALS DO NOT EXIST, THE
RELATIVES OF THE DECEDENT NEXT IN LINE
TO FILE A WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
INCLUDE:
If you are looking for a reliable wrongful death
attorney in NYC, Gersowitz, Libo & Korek,
P.C. is the right choice. With over 39 years of
experience, our lawyers have successfully
represented countless wrongful death cases,
Contact Us
www.lawyertime.com (646) 736-4869

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  • 1. Surviving spouses Children Surviving issues of the deceased children of the decedent Wrongful death actions may be filed by only certain relatives of the deceased. As a general rule, the first people in line to file a wrongful death action for the untimely loss of a loved one include: WHO CAN FILE A WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM?
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