{"id":375352,"date":"2019-04-12T09:43:34","date_gmt":"2019-04-12T14:43:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/new-york-law\/wrongful-death-laws-in-new-york.html"},"modified":"2025-05-21T07:19:33","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T12:19:33","slug":"wrongful-death-laws-in-new-york","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-york-law\/wrongful-death-laws-in-new-york.html","title":{"rendered":"Wrongful Death Laws in New York"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n        <h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">Wrongful Death Laws in New York<\/h1>\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/natalie-moritz\/\">Natalie Moritz<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/catherine-hodder-esq\/\">Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n                | Last reviewed\n        <time>\n                            May 21, 2025\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n<h3>Wrongful death in New York is a civil action where a person or entity is held liable for causing someone&#8217;s death through negligence or intentional harm. Eligible parties, such as a spouse, children, parents, or a personal representative, can file a lawsuit.<\/h3>\r\n<p>Through a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/torts-and-personal-injuries\/wrongful-death-overview.html\"><u>wrongful death<\/u><\/a> lawsuit, an individual or company can be held fully or partially responsible and forced to pay damages to the deceased person\u2019s (also called a decedent) family members.<\/p>\r\n<p>The specific elements of establishing a wrongful death claim depend on the laws in the jurisdiction where the action occurred.<\/p>\r\n<p>This article covers New York\u2019s wrongful death laws. Learn about damages, statutes of limitations, how to find a wrongful death attorney, and more.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Examples of Wrongful Death Cases in New York<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>Under New York law, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/torts-and-personal-injuries\/wrongful-death.html\">wrongful death cases<\/a> arise when the negligence or misconduct of another party causes an individual&#8217;s demise. Various scenarios can be grounds for a potential wrongful death claim, including:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/torts-and-personal-injuries\/wrongful-death-in-a-car-accident.html\">Automotive accidents<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Construction accidents<\/li>\r\n<li>Criminal assault or battery<\/li>\r\n<li>Drug overdoses<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/torts-and-personal-injuries\/wrongful-death-by-police.html\">Law enforcement misconduct<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/torts-and-personal-injuries\/wrongful-death-vs-medical-malpractice.html\">Medical malpractice<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/product-liability\/what-is-product-liability.html\">Product liability<\/a> or defective products<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/accident-injury-law\/premises-liability-faq.html\">Premises accidents<\/a>, like a slip-and-fall<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><b>Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in New York?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>In New York, only certain individuals and surviving family members have legal rights to file a wrongful death lawsuit. These include:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>The decedent&#8217;s spouse<\/li>\r\n<li>The decedent&#8217;s children<\/li>\r\n<li>The decedent&#8217;s parents<\/li>\r\n<li>The personal representative for the estate of the decedent<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>In New York, other family members (like siblings or cousins) usually cannot file a wrongful death lawsuit. Exceptions include if the decedent named them as the guardian or personal representative in their will. They still may not have rights to a wrongful death claim if there is a surviving spouse, parent, or child of the decedent.<\/p>\r\n<p>If the&nbsp;decedent\u2019s children are under the age of 18, they may need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/family\/guardianship\/faq-on-guardianship-of-minor-children.html\">guardian ad litem<\/a> to file a&nbsp;wrongful death lawsuit&nbsp;on their behalf.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Wrongful Death Laws in New York State<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>There&#8217;s a lot to know about wrongful death laws in New York. The chart below summarizes New York\u2019s wrongful death statutes.<\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>New York Wrongful Death Statutes<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p>New York Consolidated Laws, Estates, Powers and Trusts Law:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ny\/estates-powers-and-trusts-law\/ept-sect-5-4-1.html\" title=\"New York Consolidaed Laws EPT Section 5-4.1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Section 5-4.1<\/a> <i>(action by personal representative for wrongful act, neglect, or default causing death of decedent)<\/i><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ny\/estates-powers-and-trusts-law\/ept-sect-11-3-3.html\" title=\"New York Consolidated Laws EPT Section 11-3.3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Section 11-3.3<\/a> <i>(limitations upon recovery where injury causes death)<\/i><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>New York Consolidated Laws, Public Authorities Law:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ny\/public-authorities-law\/pba-sect-2980.html\" title=\"New York Consolidated Laws PBA Section 2980\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Section 2980<\/a> <i>(wrongful death; notice of claim)<\/i><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ny\/public-authorities-law\/pba-sect-2981.html\" title=\"New York Consolidated Laws PBA Section 2981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Section 2981<\/a> <i>(wrongful death; limitation period)<\/i><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Eligibility Requirements To File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in New York<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p><b>Individuals Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Suit<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p>New York law allows the following individuals to file a wrongful death lawsuit:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>The decedent&#8217;s spouse<\/li>\r\n<li>The decedent&#8217;s children<\/li>\r\n<li>The decedent&#8217;s parents<\/li>\r\n<li>The personal representative for the estate of the decedent<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>Grounds for a Wrongful Death Lawsuit<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p>To file a wrongful death lawsuit in New York, a plaintiff must show:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>The death of a person<\/li>\r\n<li>Wrongful conduct or negligence of another caused the death<\/li>\r\n<li>Wrongful conduct or negligence could be the subject of a lawsuit where the person harmed could&#8217;ve recovered damages (such as pain and suffering) if they hadn&#8217;t died<\/li>\r\n<li>There are survivors who suffered specific damages due to the death<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>Notice of Claim<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ny\/general-municipal-law\/gmu-sect-50-e.html\" title=\"New York general municipal law\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York general municipal law<\/a>, no&nbsp;wrongful death action&nbsp;against a public authority or public benefit corporation may proceed unless a notice of claim has been served on the authority or corporation.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>New York Statute of Limitations on Wrongful Death Lawsuits<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p>Survivors must file the lawsuit within two years of the decedent\u2019s date of death<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>New York Wrongful Death Damages and Compensation<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p>Damages in wrongful death laws are for the survivors or the decedent\u2019s estate. The court awards damages to compensate for&nbsp;economic damages&nbsp;resulting from the death. Several damages are recoverable in a wrongful death lawsuit, including:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Funeral expenses and burial expenses<\/li>\r\n<li>Medical expenses and healthcare costs preceding the decedent\u2019s death<\/li>\r\n<li>Loss of financial support<\/li>\r\n<li>Loss of parental guidance, including the loss of nurturing, care, and guidance that the deceased would have provided to their children<\/li>\r\n<li>Loss of inheritance<\/li>\r\n<li>The value of the services and support the deceased provided, like household tasks and childcare<\/li>\r\n<li>Loss of companionship<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Surviving relatives can also collect damages for the decedent\u2019s conscious pain and suffering before their death. New York law does not allow survivors to collect damages for their own pain and suffering.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n<p><i><b>Note:<\/b><\/i> <i>State laws are always subject to change through the passage of new legislation, rulings in the higher courts (including federal decisions), ballot initiatives, and other means. While we strive to provide the most current information available, please consult an attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.<\/i><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>New York Wrongful Death Laws: Related Resources<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>Learn more about wrongful death laws in New York:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/torts-and-personal-injuries\/wrongful-death.html\">Torts and Personal Injury: Wrongful Death Law<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/torts-and-personal-injuries\/wrongful-death-in-a-car-accident.html\">Wrongful Death in a Car Accident<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-york-law\/new-york-accident-and-injury-laws.html\">New York Accident and Injury Laws<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-york-law\/new-york-statutes-of-limitations.html\">New York Statutes of Limitations<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/torts-and-personal-injuries\/wrongful-death-claims-time-limits-and-the-discovery-rule.html\">Wrongful Death Claims: Time Limits and the &quot;Discovery Rule&quot;<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><b>Contact a New York Attorney About Your Wrongful Death Case<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>No amount of compensation can take away the pain of losing a loved one. You may be entitled to recover damages if the loss is due to another party&#8217;s wrongful conduct or negligence. A personal injury attorney who understands New York&#8217;s wrongful death laws can determine whether you have a valid claim. They can seek appropriate compensation for pecuniary losses and hold responsible parties accountable for the death of your loved one.<\/p>\r\n<p>Consider contacting a <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/wrongful-death-plaintiff\/new-york\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wrongful death lawyer<\/a> for help with your New York wrongful death lawsuit.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"was-this-helpful\">\n    <div\n            class=\"was-this-helpful__question-container\"\n            aria-labelledby=\"was-this-helpful__question\"\n            role=\"group\"\n    >\n        <span\n                id=\"was-this-helpful__question\"\n                class=\"was-this-helpful__question fl-text-lg-bold\"\n        >Was this helpful?<\/span>\n        <button\n                class=\"was-this-helpful__button fl-text-sm\"\n                aria-label=\"Yes\"\n                value=\"yes\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"was-this-helpful__button-text fl-text-bold\">Yes<\/span>\n          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