If your close relative died because of a careless or intentional action of someone else, you might be wondering if you can hold the at-fault party accountable for taking the life of your loved one. Before embarking on legal action, it is prudent to evaluate whether you are likely to win your...
Category: Wrongful Death
What Rights Do My Survivors Have in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Have you lost a loved one in New Jersey due to someone else’s negligence or intentional acts? If so, you may be entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the responsible party.
Wrongful death lawsuits in New Jersey offer a decedent’s survivors legal recourse and an opportunity to recover damages...
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Timeline of a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Losing someone due to another’s malicious or negligent actions is painful and life-altering for surviving friends and family. It can be difficult to focus on much else than emotional recovery. However, if you have lost a loved one and believe you have a wrongful death claim, time is of the essence.
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What Is My New York Wrongful Death Claim Worth?
When a family member dies because of another party’s negligence or wrongdoing, the family members may recover compensation under a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death action can help your family recover from the financial crisis caused by the sudden death of a family member. Filing a claim can also help...
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Is an Autopsy Necessary in a Wrongful Death Case?
An autopsy is a detailed medical examination of a person’s body after that person has died. A physician or forensic pathologist specially trained to study abnormalities, diseases, and injuries examines the body externally and internally, including performing blood work and other diagnostic tests. The purpose of an autopsy is to confirm or...
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Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
If you lose a family member because of the negligent or careless acts of another person or party, you may not know your legal rights. For instance, who can bring a wrongful death lawsuit in New Jersey? How long do you have to file a lawsuit for wrongful death? Meeting with a New...
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$800,000 Dollar Settlement – Title IX Wrongful Death Case
Bradley L. Rice and Jay J. Rice of Nagel Rice LLP settled a wrongful death case arising out of the sexual assault of Cherelle Locklear, 21 years old, that went uninvestigated by her college, William Paterson University for $800,000.
On November 22, 2015, Cherelle Locklear, 21 years old, committed suicide approximately two months after being...
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What Types of Accidents Cause Wrongful Death?
Losing a loved one is a heart wrenching experience. When it happens unexpectedly or as the result of an accident, it can be even worse. When a loved one has been killed by the actions of another person, having a wrongful death attorney involved can help take...
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What is the difference between a wrongful death and a wrongful life case?
Wrongful death and wrongful life cases are often challenging cases for both clients and attorneys. These types of cases can often be emotionally charged and deal with controversial issues, but they are not often understood by those who have not been directly involved in such a case. Today we are breaking down the...
Man Crushed to Death in Compactor at N.J. Salvage Yard
What remedies might the decedents estate have against the employer?
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Workplace accidents take the lives of close to 100 New Jersey residents each year and injure far more. If you know someone who has been injured or killed in a workplace accident, you know first hand the devastation these accidents cause.
A 22-year old...