New York StatutesPart 4 - (5-4.1 - 5-4.6) RIGHTS OF MEMBERS OF FAMILY RESULTING FROM WRONGFUL ACT, NEGLECT OR DEFAULT CAUSING DEATH OF DECEDENT5-4.1 - Action by personal representative for wrongful act, neglect or default causing death of decedent5-4.2 - Trial and burden of proof of contributory negligence5-4.3 - Amount of recovery5-4.4 - Distribution of damages recovered5-4.5 - Non-marital children5-4.6 - Application to compromise action