The loss of a loved one is never easy. This difficult time can be even harder to handle if the loss was caused by the fault of someone else. The responsible party needs to be held accountable, and an experienced wrongful death attorney can help you do just that. The Cherry Hill personal injury attorneys at Aronberg, Kouser, Snyder & Lindemann, P.A. can help you understand your legal options during this extremely difficult time. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you.
Why Choose Us?
- We have over 40 years of experience helping families who have lost loved ones due to someone else’s negligence.
- Our caring and compassionate team of attorneys will take the time to get to know you and fully understand your situation.
- We understand the complexities of the wrongful death laws, and we prepare every case in a way that allows us to get the maximum recovery.
Wrongful deaths can tragically occur as a result of severe car and truck accidents. These incidents often involve significant negligence, whether from reckless driving, distracted driving, or other forms of carelessness on the road. Our team is equipped to handle these complex cases, ensuring that the responsible parties are held accountable. A Cherry Hill car accident lawyer or a Cherry Hill truck accident attorney can help navigate the legal complexities following a fatal accident.
If you have lost a loved one because of someone else’s carelessness, give us a call today at (856) 429-1700.
Who Can File A Wrongful Death Claim?
In most personal injury cases, the injured person is the one who has the legal authority to file a claim. However, with a wrongful death suit, the deceased person cannot file a claim. So, who is legally allowed to file a wrongful death suit? New Jersey law states that the executor of the deceased person’s estate can file a wrongful death suit as well as the deceased person’s personal representative (N.J. Stat. § 2A:31-2). The law goes on to state that a wrongful death action is appropriate when the negligence of the defendant directly caused the death, and the deceased person would have been able to file a personal injury suit against the defendant if it were not for the death.
Types Of Damages In A Wrongful Death Suit
Damages in a wrongful death suit are somewhat different than those in a traditional personal injury case. Damages may be recovered on behalf of the deceased person’s spouse, children, parents, or anyone else who was financially dependent on the deceased. Typical damages in a wrongful death suit may include:
- medical bills or expenses that resulted from the accident but were incurred before the death
- funeral expenses
- burial expenses
- lost earnings and future lost earnings capacity
- loss of companionship
- loss of services provided by the deceased
- And more
New Jersey law does not allow for punitive damages in wrongful death suits. This means that you cannot recover damages that are simply meant to punish the defendant for the wrongdoing.
Speak To A New Jersey Wrongful Death Attorney Today
If you have lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to file a wrongful death suit. We know this can be an extremely difficult time, and our caring team will be there to take care of you every step of the way. Let us handle the legalities of the case while you take the time to properly grieve your loss. We will give you and your family the personal attention you deserve, and we are always here to answer every question you may have. Contact our office today by calling (856) 429-1700 to let us get started helping you.
