Princeton Wrongful Death Attorneys
Wrongful death is a very complicated area of law, which is best handled by a lawyer who has experience representing similar cases. At Lependorf & Silverstein, our compassionate New Jersey wrongful death lawyers will handle your case in an efficient and prompt manner as we understand that this is a difficult time for you and your family.
If a loved one has died as a result of a wrongful death in New Jersey, you may be able to file a claim against the negligent party, and hold them responsible for the death of your family member. Please contact the Princeton law firm of Lependorf & Silverstein right away to receive a free consultation with one of our dedicated wrongful death lawyers.
A wrongful death is any fatality that was the result of another party's negligence. A claim for a New Jersey wrongful death can be filed against a group, another individual, or a company. Wrongful death claims are typically filed as a consequence of an accident, but may also include criminal acts, on the job negligence, and medical negligence. In order to collect monetary damages, you must prove that the other party was, in fact, negligent and that the negligence caused the victim's death. In some cases, a wrongful death claim must be filed by a relative of the deceased; and, in some states, you must first show the courts that you are legally entitled to seek damages against the negligent individual or party.
A claim for wrongful death in New Jersey may include compensation and/or reimbursement for the following:
- Punitive damages if the death resulted from criminal negligence
- Property damage, if any occurred
- Future services normally provided to you by the person who has died
- Medical expenses incurred as a result of the negligence
- Loss of any future income
- Loss of consortium, such as a spouse's right to the companionship, help and affection from the person who has died
When the family members of a New Jersey wrongful death victim file a wrongful death claim, they need to hire an experienced lawyer who understands the upsetting and emotional situation that the family is going through. At Lependorf & Silverstein, our Princeton New Jersey wrongful death attorneys are sensitive to the client's situation and will make every attempt to resolve the claim as quickly and effectively as possible. Please remember that as the relative of a wrongful death victim who died as the result of another party's negligence, you deserve to be compensated for your loss.
Every State has a "statute of limitations," or amount of time allotted to file a claim for negligence, so it is crucial that you file your wrongful death claim immediately. You must protect your family's legal rights by ensuring that the negligent person or party is held responsible for your loss. Although it may be hard, it is very important that you preserve any supporting evidence that will assist in the case.
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