Consult a Mount Laurel wrongful death attorney when you have wrongfully lost your loved one. Aronberg, Kouser, Snyder & Lindemann, P.A. is here for you in your time of grief and can provide compassionate counsel to guide you through what to expect. A Mount Laurel personal injury lawyer is ready to advocate for your family and the decedent and pursue justice for their loss.
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What is a Wrongful Death Claim?
A wrongful death claim is a type of legal case that allows eligible parties to take action on behalf of a decedent when they were killed because of another party’s negligence. Since the decedent would typically have had a right to bring a personal injury claim, a wrongful death lawsuit satisfies that right. These types of claims provide compensation for the losses that family members suffer because of their loved one’s untimely death.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
In New Jersey, only the decedent’s personal representative can file a wrongful death lawsuit, according to New Jersey Statutes 2A:31-2. While family members generally cannot file a claim themselves, the decedent’s personal representative could be a family member. In this case, only that member may initiate the wrongful death lawsuit. In the event that the decedent died without a will and named executor, the court may appoint a qualified individual to manage the decedent’s estate and file a claim.
The damages recovered in a wrongful death lawsuit go directly to the decedent’s beneficiaries. The decedent’s spouse and children are the most likely parties to recover compensation since they were closest to the decedent and may have been most dependent on them. Parents, siblings, and next of kin may also recover compensation if there wasn’t a spouse or children, or if they were dependent on the decedent.
How Long Do I Have to File a Wrongful Death Claim in New Jersey?
New Jersey allows wrongful death claims to be filed within two years of an individual’s death when they have been killed because of negligent actions (New Jersey Statutes 2A:31-3). It is important to keep track of this deadline because once it expires, no further attempts to file a claim will be allowed. Statutes of limitations are designed to ensure cases are started within a reasonable amount of time. Contact our team to learn more about how to proceed and initiate legal action.
Call Our Mount Laurel Wrongful Death Attorneys Today
Aronberg, Kouser, Snyder & Lindemann, P.A. is ready to help you and your family after the loss of your loved one. Our team provides clarity on what steps to take and what you may be able to recover as part of your case. Schedule a free consultation with our compassionate attorneys today when you contact our firm.
