Losing a loved one to a preventable accident may be one of the most difficult things a person could ever go through. The importance of taking the time to grieve the loss cannot be underestimated. Taking time for yourself, spending time with your family, and speaking...
Wrongful Death
How to receive damages for loss of companionship
If you have lost a loved one in a car accident, you will have experienced firsthand the loss and grief that comes with it. It is impossible to put into the words the sense of loss and grief that you will feel. That said, it is important to know that with time and the...
Tow truck crash leads to wrongful death lawsuit
Many types of accidents are simply a matter of fate or chance, and the results cannot be considered anyone's fault. Many accidents are also the result of people's behavior, which showed disregard for the consequences. If the second type is a serious accident, it could...
You should sue for damages for your loved one’s untimely death
When a loved one dies unexpectedly due to the alleged fault of another, a lawsuit is often the result. Surviving loved ones of a deceased individual often file suit as a way of holding those responsible accountable for their actions. They also do this to discourage...
Hepatitis A outbreak in Mendham leads to wrongful death lawsuit
Most in Ocean County might believe that wrongful death claims are limited to cases where an accident resulted in one's death. Yet there are other instances where negligence might have contributed to a person's premature end that do not involve an accident or incident....
Doctors accused of carelessness in lawsuit
The receipt of healthcare in Ocean County does not come with a satisfaction guarantee. This is due to the fact that, despite the improvements made in diagnostics medicine in recent years, there may still be a margin of error when attempting to determine exactly what...
Family awarded $700 million following brutal murder
News of a wrongful death lawsuit being filed in Ocean County may be met with skepticism in the eyes of some. The belief may be that the family or friends of those who died are simply trying to profit off their deaths. In reality, nothing could typically be further...
Wrongful death lawsuit accuses doctor of driving woman to suicide
Many in Ocean County may think that wrongful death litigation only applies to those cases where people die in accidents caused by others. In reality, however, anyone engaging in negligent or reckless action that results in the death of another can be the target of a...
Can understaffed nursing homes create health risks?
Nursing homes are supposed to be safe and caring residences for New Jersey seniors who are too infirm to take care of themselves. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Sometimes an elderly resident passes away due to neglect or errors in care committed by a...
Drunk driver charged after son dies
People who live in New Jersey have good reason to be concerned about the continuing selfishness and recklessness of drivers who refuse to put away their keys if they choose to drink. Too many lives are lost every year at the hands of drunk drivers and every one of...