Wrongful Death
What Qualifies as Wrongful Death In New Jersey?
Wrongful death can be considered in New Jersey when the death of a person is caused by neglect or by intentional action, including criminal acts. Deaths that occur due to medical malpractice or car accidents can be viewed as resulting from negligence. Those who suffer a personal injury and die because of the accident may also qualify as wrongful deaths.
Like people, entities can be held liable for wrongful deaths. A company that manufactures a defective product that causes death and lacks the proper warning labels can be held responsible for malpractice.
If you have a loved one who died from someone's negligence or intentional action, our wrongful death lawyers in Hoboken, NJ, can review your case with sensitivity and work for the compensation you deserve.
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Our Hoboken personal injury lawyers have handled many personal injury cases for clients, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, and nursing home abuse. We've also represented families who have loved ones who died in these instances, directly due to someone else's negligence.
If you lost a loved one due to the fault of another person or entity, you may have a wrongful death claim. No amount of compensation can make up for the pain and suffering of losing someone, but it can help with important expenses like funerals. Bringing a judgment to a wrongful death case can also help bring closure for survivors.
Call or write to us today and ask about our free consultations. In addition to Hoboken, we have offices in Kearny and Avon-By-The-Sea.
New Jersey Trusts Dunne, Dunne, & Cohen As Their Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Lawyers
A wrongful death lawsuit handled by a law firm that is sensitive to your needs and knowledgeable in New Jersey law can help you secure just compensation for your loss. When clients turn to our Hoboken wrongful death attorneys, they find:
More Than 60 Years of Favorable Outcomes
Combined, our personal injury lawyers have been practicing law for decades. Our firm has secured favorable compensation for clients with personal injury claims and wrongful death suits time and time again. We know how to guide your wrongful death claim through settlement or court and toward the compensation you deserve.
A Trusted Local Network
We work with a team of medical professionals and investigators who help us evaluate claims and collect evidence for personal injury claims and wrongful death lawsuits. The more facts our wrongful death lawyers have at our Hoboken office, the stronger we can make an argument for fair and equitable compensation.
Handle Negotiations and Bargains
Your wrongful death claim may not have to go to court. If an alternative settlement is presented, our wrongful death attorneys can negotiate on your behalf. In every case, Dunne, Dunne & Cohen seek what's best for our clients. If an alternative proposal is unsatisfactory or our wrongful death lawyers know you deserve more, we are prepared to argue your case in court.
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2019
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2018
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Medical Malpractice
Our personal injury lawyers regularly represent clients who experience a decline in health due to a medical professional's negligence. Medical malpractice can result in death if major surgical errors were made or if the wrong treatment was given because of a medical misdiagnosis.
Car Accidents
Vehicles colliding into each other can be a result of one driver not paying attention to the road or losing control of their wheel. Whatever the cause, we can hold the offending driver accountable for their negligent driving.
Workplace Accidents
Jobs that require transportation of heavy materials or use manufacturing equipment can put workers at risk of injury and death. Our Hoboken attorneys can review the safety protocols of the business and see if your loved one was the victim of an unsafe work environment.
Defective Products
Faulty medical devices, prescription drugs, or home appliances can cause injuries that result in death. The design, manufacturing, and warning labels of a product must be reasonably safe and clear. A product that causes injury or death after reasonable use can be considered negligent on the part of the manufacturer and others involved in the product's creation.
Homicide
Wrongful death claims can be filed in murder and manslaughter cases as well.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim?
Unlike other states where the deceased's family members can file wrongful death lawsuits, in New Jersey only the representative of a deceased person's estate may file a wrongful death claim. If the person who died did not have a legal representative appointed to handle their estate, the courts will appoint someone to act as the executor of the estate. This person can then file a wrongful death claim on behalf of the deceased.
Any punitive damages awarded in the wrongful death case are given to the surviving family.
Don't Wait Too Long
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In New Jersey, a wrongful death suit can be filed up to two years after the date of the death. The statute of limitations doesn't apply to a wrongful death lawsuit if there is a murder or manslaughter conviction for the death, but the person who caused the death was found not guilty by reason of insanity or the person is a juvenile.
Damages You Can Recover
From a Wrongful Death
Some punitive damages that can be recovered in wrongful death cases include:
Medical expenses, funeral expenses, and burial expenses that may have been incurred.
Loss of financial support if the deceased contributed to a household income.
Loss of companionship and care.
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Marissa S.
2019
Leonard Cohen was recommended to me by a friend of a friend and I couldn't be happier. From the start and throughout the entire process he heard and understood everything that I was hoping for, communicated well and often, and made the process as quick, painless and affordable as possible. I highly recommend him. He and his team are very professional and understanding.
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Karen P.
2019
Mr. Cohen is a brilliant lawyer. He was honest and straight-forward with all communication. He did not waste time - he got the job done, effectively and efficiently. Mr. Cohen was compassionate and understanding of our needs during this difficult time. You won't find a more professional, knowledgeable, and highly capable lawyer for your needs.
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