Princeton NJ Fatal Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Motorcycle Accident Wrongful Death
Riding a motorcycle is much more dangerous than driving a car. Comparing number of miles traveled, motorcycle riders are more than 30 times more likely to die in a motorcycle accident than car drivers are. In 2008 alone, 78 riders were involved in a fatal New Jersey motorcycle accident.
Losing a loved one is never easy, but it is even more painful when you know it was avoidable and the negligent actions of another person caused the fatal accident. If the illegal or improper behaviors of another person cost your family member his or her life, you may be eligible for compensation.
A wrongful death claim may be filed in New Jersey if the incident that caused the fatality would have allowed the victim to claim compensation had he or she survived. Essentially, family members can claim the compensation to which the victim would have been entitled had he or she survived the motorcycle accident.
Surviving family members of a fatally injured victim can bring a lawsuit against the person who caused the fatality, if that person's actions were responsible for the death, in part or in full. New Jersey wrongful death statutes allow the family to seek monetary compensation for expenses related to the incident.
Monies recovered in a fatal accident suit are not subject to the provisions of a last will and testament, so a suit may be filed, and damages awarded, even if the person did not have a will in place, or if the will did not include the person filing the suit and claim.
A victim's spouse has a right to damages regardless of whether or not he or she was financially dependent on the deceased, but other family members such as children, parents or siblings, may have to prove dependency to make a valid claim. A Princeton motorcycle accident attorney with experience in wrongful death cases can determine whether you have a legitimate claim.
The New Jersey fatal accident lawyers at Lependorf & Silverstein have nearly two decades of experience with deadly accident cases in New Jersey. We are well versed in motorcycle accident laws in the state. We understand your family is experiencing profound grief, and we will work directly with you to hold accountable those who took the life of your loved one. Call us today to schedule a free consultation to find out how we can help you.
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