When someone’s negligence harms another, the harmed individual has the legal right to file a personal injury case for compensation for the harm they have suffered. However, if that harm causes their death, this right goes to certain individuals who act on behalf of the surviving family to recover compensation for funeral expenses, burial costs, lost income, and other damages. This is known as a wrongful death claim.
If you know or suspect that your family has legal grounds for a wrongful death claim, reach out to the Haddonfield injury legal team at Aronberg Kouser Snyder & Lindemann P.A. for assistance. We can review your situation during a free consultation.
Why Choose Us at Aronberg, Kouser, Snyder & Lindemann, P.A.?
When you are going through the most difficult time of your life, you need a legal advocate you can trust. This is what you get when you hire the legal team at Aronberg, Kouser, Snyder & Lindemann, P.A. We provide compassionate legal representation to grieving families while relentlessly pursuing justice against those who caused their loved ones’ deaths. We have decades of experience and a strong track record of success in wrongful death cases, so you can trust that we will do everything within our power to secure a just outcome.
When the situation warrants it, we can take your case to court to demand accountability and justice. We prepare our cases for trial, but many times, this thorough preparation and command of the facts allow us to negotiate favorable settlements on behalf of our clients. Whether your case goes to court or you choose to settle it, you can trust that you will be in good hands throughout the entirety of your case.
Contact us today to take advantage of a free, no-obligation consultation. We work on contingency, so there is no fee unless we win.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Haddonfield?
State law dictates who has the legal right to file a wrongful death suit. Under N.J. Stat. § 2A:31-2, only the decedent’s executor or personal representative has the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. This means that if the decedent had a will, their executor can file the action. If they did not, a personal representative will first need to be appointed, and then they can file the case. They do so for the benefit of surviving family members, such as the widow or widower, children, or parents.
What Damages Can I Recover?
Damages in a wrongful death claim compensate beneficiaries for the economic and non-economic losses they experience or will likely experience due to the premature death, such as:
- The decedent’s final medical bills
- Funeral costs
- Burial expenses
- Loss of financial support
- Loss of services the decedent would have provided had they survived
- Loss of companionship
How Long Do I Have to File a Wrongful Death Claim in New Jersey?
New Jersey’s statute of limitations in wrongful death cases is two years. This means that you only have until the second anniversary of your loved one’s death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. If this time limit expires, you can forfeit your right to pursue justice.
Call Our Haddonfield Wrongful Death Attorneys Today
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