Updates and Insights: Wrongful Death
- A Guide to Wrongful Death for Surviving Loved Ones
Oct 14, 2022
A Broad Overview of NJ Wrongful Death Lawsuits If you are reading this, you may have recently suffered the loss of a loved one, who you believe died due to the actions or negligence of another person. When coping with this tragic loss, questions may arise as to whether or not you have a valid reason to file a civil lawsuit for wrongful death. Understanding the legal avenues that may be available to you is...Read More - Survival Actions vs. Wrongful Death Claims in New Jersey
Apr 11, 2022
What’s the Difference Between a Survivorship Claim and a Wrongful Death Claim in NJ? When a family member suffers a fatal event due to another’s negligence, New Jersey law allows the heirs to sue the individuals or entities that caused the accident and death. However, wrongful death lawsuits that aim to compensate heirs for losing their loved one are distinct from the survivorship claims of the deceased person, called the decedent. Survivorship claims include the...Read More - New Jersey Appellate Court Deems Medical Examiner’s Report Hearsay in Wrongful Death Case
Jun 8, 2018
The New Jersey Appellate Division recently ruled that a death certificate cannot be presented as evidence in a wrongful death lawsuit unless accompanied by expert testimony. The Appellate Court panel issued its decision in the case of William Quail, whose wife Mary died shortly after an accident in a Stanhope, New Jersey grocery store. Mr. Quail filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the ShopRite, during which he sought to enter his wife’s death certificate and follow-up medical...Read More - Air Crash Survival Rates See Minimal Improvement Over The Last 30 Years
Nov 6, 2013
When residents of Passaic County jump on a plane to visit a relative or to travel for a business trip, they often don’t expect that they will be involved in a preventable plane crash. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, 80 percent of maintenance errors on planes are due to factors such as human fatigue, stress or complacency with the situation. These human errors can result in injuries to passengers and workers, wasted time, delay...Read More