ss20
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Thanks. Appreciate the endorsement. Of course, god forbid something should happen to you or a loved one, and you'll be running to consult said parasites. Who else does the widow turn to when she suddenly loses her husband and is left destitute. I'm sure she's more concerned with putting food on her table and keeping a roof over her head, than whether someone who doesn't even know her, thinks she shouldn't protect her rights. And there is no amount of money that can make up for the loss of a spouse or a father. I'm pretty sure the widow isn't jumping for joy at her good fortune.
what needs to be understood is there is something called a statute of limitations, which in New York is 2 years for wrongful death causes of action. But you can't start an action until a representative is appointed by the surrogates as part of the estate proceedings. the lawyer has to file the lawsuit before the statute runs or be forever barred. And you can't do any real investigation until the representative is appointed. even if there is some doubt whether the claim will ultimately be successful, the suit has to be filed.
that being said, the law is highly favorable to the ski resort. The skier assumes the risk of any hazard inherent in the sport, and the resort is immune from liability. From the little we know, this case has little chance of success. If you take the time to read the statute which is very similar to those in most states, you'll see that the law is pretty generous to the resorts.
hmmm...wonder what your profession is?