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Newark Wrongful Death Lawyer

When a loved one dies unexpectedly, you may not even want to consider pursuing compensation for a wrongful death. However, if your loved one died because of someone else’s negligence, such as in a car crash or because of medical malpractice, you have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. If successful, the compensation could help you pay for funeral costs and maintain financial stability during an unstable time of your life.

If you know or suspect that your loved one died because of someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions, contact a Newark wrongful death lawyer as soon as possible. An experienced personal injury attorney could carefully evaluate your situation and help answer your legal questions.

Accidents that Could Result in Wrongful Death

Not all accidents can be considered the cause of a wrongful death. If a person dies because someone else was negligent or reckless, then the family of the deceased person could file a wrongful death lawsuit. Examples of accidents that could result in a wrongful death include:

If the liable party failed to use reasonable care, causing an accident that led to the death of another, then that party could be held liable for damages. A wrongful death lawyer in Newark could investigate the accident and help determine who is liable.

Who Is Allowed to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

Pursuant to New Jersey Statutes § 2A:31-2, the administrator, also called the executor, of the deceased’s estate is able to file a wrongful death claim. The executor is identified in the deceased person’s will, and if the person dies without a will, the probate court can name a representative who may file the claim.

The executor files the wrongful death claim on behalf of the deceased person’s surviving spouse, children, parents, and grandparents. An experienced Newark attorney could answer any questions about the process of filing a wrongful death claim?

Damages in a Wrongful Death Accident

A wrongful death lawsuit cannot bring the deceased person back. However, it can provide financial stability and hold the liable person responsible for the damages. Damages in a wrongful death case may include medical expenses related to the accident. Many wrongful death accidents do not immediately result in death, so the injured person may have spent time in a hospital before they died. The damages could also include the expenses of burial, cremation, or other funeral costs.

When a loved one dies, there are many other costs, and not all of them have a dollar amount. Damages in a wrongful death lawsuit could include pain and suffering that the deceased person experienced before dying and the emotional suffering of the surviving family.

If the deceased person would have contributed financial benefits to their family, such as a retirement fund, a lawsuit may be able to recover the loss of this financial support. A Newark wrongful death attorney could determine the total amount of damages and pursue significant compensation.

If the liable party was extremely negligent or intentionally harmed the deceased person, then there may be punitive damages awarded to the surviving family.

Consult with a Wrongful Death Attorney in Newark

The pain of an unexpected death in your family can be overwhelming. At Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, we understand that you need time to process the terrible accident. You can count on us to be compassionate throughout the claims process while we investigate the wrongful death.

Contact a Newark wrongful death lawyer to learn more about your legal rights to file a wrongful death claim. We can explain your next steps during a free consultation.

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