Who is entitled to receive compensation when someone dies as a result of another person’s negligence?

Pursuant to the New York Estates Powers and Trust Law (EPTL), the distributees (next of kin) of the deceased loved one are entitled to receive compensation. Generally, that includes a spouse and children, or a spouse and parents if there are no children. If there is no spouse, no children and no parents, it will include other family members as well.