08/10/2026
A life is more than a paycheck. When a family loses someone they love, they lose companionship, guidance, and the everyday moments that can never be replaced. Yet New York’s wrongful death law often limits recovery to medical expenses and lost income. The Grieving Families Act aims to give families a fuller path to justice by recognizing the real, human impact of their loss.
If you believe New York families should be able to recover for the full loss of a loved one, contact your state senator and assembly member and urge them to support the Grieving Families Act.
Read our latest blog post at kernerlaw.com; authored by Hannah Taylor.