Category: wrongful death

If one of your loved ones dies because of someone’s negligence or wrongdoing, you can sue the responsible person for your loved one’s wrongful death. FindLaw explains that you can file such a suit if the deceased was one of the following: Your spouse Your child Your grandchild Your sibling...

Summer is a great time to cool off with a dip in the pool or at a lake, but the water can be dangerous, and every summer New Jersey sees its fair share of drownings. The impact of a drowning on the lives of the victim’s survivors can be significant,...

Any kind of car crash has the potential to be a tragic event. When it is caused by the carelessness of one of the drivers, it can be particularly devastating for everyone involved. There are times when filing a wrongful death claim against responsible parties is the best course of action....

Car crashes often seem as though they are an inevitable part of life, and people generally hope that when one happens to them, it won't be to serious. When a crash happens because of something preventable, families of victims often struggle to come to terms with what occurred. They may...

When people make the choice to drive while intoxicated, they may assume they are only affecting their own life, but that is not true. If an intoxicated driver hits and kills someone, it can change an entire family's life in an instant. When the poor choices of someone else are...

Whether pedestrians are out walking for transportation or leisure, they often encounter danger when in close proximity to traffic. Far too many people lose their lives after being hit by a car when doing something as simple as crossing the street. One New Jersey city wants to help end that,...

A fatal car crash is always a sad event. When it is due to causes that are completely preventable, the tragedy is even more pronounced. The family left behind may decide to pursue wrongful death litigation as an attempt to seek full financial accountability from a party believed responsible. This...

The roadways in New Jersey and elsewhere can be a dangerous place. While drivers are expected to follow the rules of the road, some fail to do so. Whether it is due to distractions, recklessness, intoxication or another negligent act, other motorists, cyclists and pedestrians are put at risk. Following...

Losing a loved one is difficult. Coping with the death of a loved one in a car crash can be especially challenging, as these crashes occur suddenly and are likely the result of a negligent driver. What can make an already trying time even harder is when the driver that...

The loss of a loved one is challenging to overcome. While death is inevitable, too often, individuals are suddenly killed by the negligence of another person. This can cause surviving loved ones to have many questions, especially when it comes to why it happened and who is responsible. Motor vehicle...