Paterson Wrongful Death Lawyer

Losing a loved one is tragic, but having a loved one die from an accident is horrific. It’s especially heartbreaking when you discover your loved one’s death was preventable and the result of another person’s negligent actions.

If you lost a family member due to another party’s carelessness, our Paterson personal injury lawyers will help you seek justice. Morelli Law Firm will build a case to prove liability and secure a fair settlement for your family’s trauma.

Time is of the essence in these cases because wrongful death claims fall between personal injury and probate law. Reach out to our Paterson wrongful death lawyers right away. Our firm has earned over $1 billion in compensation for our clients, and we are confident in our ability to provide you with legal counsel.

Who Can Take Legal Action After the Death of a Loved One?

New Jersey laws allow the deceased’s personal representative to bring a wrongful death claim if the deceased could have brought a personal injury claim had they lived. A personal representative is often the deceased’s:

• Spouse
• Child or next of kin
• Parents or legal guardians

Sometimes, the personal representative is named in the will, but if your loved one died without a will (“intestate”), the court may need to appoint one. The personal representative acts as the plaintiff in the case and demands monetary compensation for the survivors of a wrongful death.

We sympathize with the fact that you and your family are suffering emotional distress after an unexpected death. Should you decide to work with us, our personal injury attorneys will stand by you through your wrongful death claim. If you win, the compensation can remove the financial blow of losing a loved one.

Causes of Wrongful Death in New Jersey

Our personal injury law firm has represented wrongful death clients in medical malpractice, workplace accidents, motor vehicle collisions, product liability suits, and other personal injury cases where catastrophic injuries lead to death.

Medical Malpractice

Fatal medical mistakes are a leading cause of death in America. Medical errors are responsible for more than 250,000 deaths per year in the U.S. However, data also suggests that this number may be higher because many malpractice deaths go unreported.

Medical malpractice includes:

• Failing to diagnose or misdiagnosing a disorder
• Surgical mistakes
• Medication errors
• Infections due to unsanitary hospital conditions
• Anesthesia errors
• Birth injuries
• Premature discharge from a medical center
• Failure to obtain informed consent
• Continuing an ineffective treatment

If these types of negligent acts contributed to your loved one’s death, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit. A Paterson wrongful death attorney can help you explore your options and seek fair compensation on your behalf.

Workplace Accidents

Workplace accidents can involve equipment malfunction, falls, electrocutions, and similar situations. Employers are responsible for maintaining a safe workplace. When they fail to do so, and a fatal accident occurs, they can be held liable in a wrongful death lawsuit.

Vehicle Accidents

Thousands of motor vehicle accidents occur annually, and the majority of the fatal ones involve motorcyclists. According to motorcycle safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle accidents are 28 times more fatal than passenger car collisions.

Many fatal car and truck accidents stem from driver negligence. If another driver caused your loved one to lose their life, a personal injury lawyer can help you seek a fair settlement for your loss.

Product Liability

Products can be explosive or harmful when they do not work correctly. For example, a defective device could explode or break down while in use, leading to a fatality. In these circumstances, you can file a wrongful death claim to pursue compensation against the liable manufacturer.

Recovering Damages of a Paterson Wrongful Death Case

Wrongful death laws allow family members to recover compensatory damages for their loss. With the help of our Paterson wrongful death attorneys, you can collect damages for:

• Lost wages and financial support the loved one would have provided
• Funeral costs and burial costs
• Any leftover medical expenses the deceased incurred before the death
• Loss of companionship and guidance
• Pain and suffering

Our attorneys investigate your claim and determine your total losses. From there, we negotiate with the insurance companies for the maximum settlement to ensure your family receives the financial recovery they deserve.

Your Time to File is Limited

New Jersey wrongful death laws allow family members to seek justice when a wrongful act, neglect, or default directly causes the fatality. New Jersey’s statute of limitations gives family members up to two years after the death to make a claim.

However, there might be extenuating circumstances where this could change, depending on the liable party. To ensure you file a claim within the correct time frame, consult with our Paterson wrongful death lawyer now.

We Work to Achieve Maximum Compensation for Wrongful Death Victims

After a woman lost her son and husband to a gas leak, our attorneys held the gas company liable for the deaths. We helped her and her surviving daughter obtain $4.4 million in damages to recover from the traumatic experience.

When a woman passed away due to botched surgery, our firm quickly pursued wrongful death damages through a medical malpractice claim. As a result, we helped her family secure a $2.45 million settlement.

We have secured verdicts for countless families who deserved compensation due to a loved one’s passing, and we are prepared and equipped to do the same for you.

Consult With a Paterson Wrongful Death Lawyer Now

The Paterson wrongful death lawyers at Morelli Law Firm are equipped to pursue justice for the deceased. Don’t go another day without holding liable parties accountable for your loved one’s death. Get in touch with our legal team for a free case review now.