Wrongful Death

There is no legal “price tag” placed on a life, so wrongful death claims in New Jersey do not come with predetermined payouts. The law does allow plaintiffs to pursue accountability against the negligent party, but determining what your claim is worth is an entirely...

Losing a loved one is devastating, and the stress can deepen when family members disagree about how to move forward with a wrongful death claim. New Jersey law has specific rules about who may file, how the claim must be brought and how compensation is ultimately...

The sudden loss of a loved one is an emotional time. It can become even more complex if that loss was unexpected. If the death is caused by someone else’s negligence, those left behind might want to take action against the negligent party.  New Jersey law allows...

Losing a loved one due to another person's negligence is a heartbreak no family should endure. New Jersey law offers a potential pathway for families to seek justice. That’s not just for closure, but to ease the financial burdens that often follow an untimely death....

Some grieving families pursue wrongful death lawsuits to address their related financial hardships. The unexpected death of a loved one can create intense economic pressure on a household. Other families want closure and justice after negligent behavior or misconduct...

Death due to a third-party’s negligence can have a profound and devastating impact, leaving loved ones struggling to adjust to the new reality of profound loss, emotional turmoil and financial instability. While there are legal ways of seeking recourse, nothing can...

Death is inevitable. However, when a loved one’s death is due to another person’s negligence, the resulting pain and emotional stress can be devastating. Besides the pain, a loved one’s sudden death can cause significant financial stress, especially if the deceased...

Going to civil court can be a way to ask a judge to declare someone responsible for a situation and also to seek financial compensation. By filing a wrongful death claim, the people left behind by a tragedy in New Jersey can seek justice for their recent losses. A...

Few things are as hard to cope with as the abrupt death of someone you love. Regardless of how your loss occurred, bringing the responsible party to justice is likely your top goal. When the death occurred during the commission of a crime, you can still file a...

Few things leave more sorrow in the hearts of people than being confronted with the unexpected death of a family member. For those who lose loved ones because of someone else's negligence or wrongdoing, wrongful death cases can be particularly frightening and...