While losing a loved one is painful enough on its own, if that person’s death was brought on by the wrongdoing of another person, your grief may be exacerbated by resentment or a sense of powerlessness. By fighting to ensure that justice is served for the loss of your loved one, Hackensack wrongful death lawyers from The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. can significantly impact your life and the lives of your family.

Our firm has fought for the rights and interests of families in Hackensack and all around New Jersey for more than 20 years. We comprehend that selecting a legal representative for your family is one of the most crucial choices you may make. By utilizing our considerable experience, expertise, and resources to seek the best result in your case, our legal team aspires to uphold the faith you have placed in us.

When you and your family have lost a loved one as a result of another person’s negligence, contact The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. for assistance in obtaining justice. To learn more about your family’s legal options for holding those responsible for your loved one’s death accountable and providing them with compensation, get in touch with our firm for a free initial claim evaluation.

What Damages Are Recoverable in a Wrongful Death Claim?

We are aware that no amount of money will replace a lost loved one or make up for their loss. However, we think that fighting for your family’s maximum wrongful death settlement might help you find some little amount of justice and solace. The Epstein Law Firm, P.A.’s Hackensack personal injury lawyers can assist your family in receiving monetary compensation for the losses you have suffered as a result of the passing of a loved one, including:

  • Hospital bills and medical costs for your loved one’s terminal illness or injury
  • Costs of burial and funeral
  • Administration fees for estates
  • The loss of your loved one’s financial support for the family
  • The cost of the household services your loved one provided, such as upkeep, repairs, or childcare
  • Loss of your loved one’s company, consolation, love, company, wisdom, and direction

According to New Jersey law, a decedent’s estate as well as their remaining qualifying beneficiaries, who include their spouse, children, and parent, may receive compensation(s).

Accidents That May Lead to a Claim for Wrongful Death

Many of the same accidents and situations that result in personal injury cases can give rise to wrongful death claims. The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. can assist your family in seeking justice if your loved one died as a result of:

  • Medical malpractice, including physician and hospital negligence
  • Birth trauma
  • Delayed cancer diagnosis
  • Sickness not being diagnosed
  • Failing to provide medical care
  • Neglect and abuse in nursing homes
  • Car crashes
  • Truck accidents
  • Tractor-Trailer accidents
  • Commuter vehicle accidents
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Pedestrian accidents
  • Property liability accidents
  • Construction accidents
  • Workplace injuries brought on by the carelessness of a third party
  • Workplace accidents
  • Catastrophic injuries caused by another’s carelessness or negligence

What The Epstein Law Firm, P.A.’s Hackensack Wrongful Death Lawyers Will Do to Fight for the Accountability and Justice Your Family Deserves

Let accidental death attorneys in Hackensack, NJ from The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. fight hard to hold those responsible for your loved one’s death accountable while you and your family take time to mourn and recover following the loss of a loved one by:

  • Investigating your loved one’s death in great detail in order to gather data that will allow us to demonstrate that another party or parties are at fault
  • When it’s required, we’ll work with reputable expert witnesses from throughout the country to help us create a compelling case for your family
  • Assembling evidence to aid in proving the losses your family has endured as a result of your loved one’s passing
  • Filing insurance and legal claims against those at fault to seek, if at all feasible, a settlement that will provide your family with a just and complete financial recovery
  • By taking your family’s claim to court and having a trial when necessary, you may make sure that your loved one is given justice

About Hackensack, NJ

Hackensack, New Jersey, is the commercial and cultural hub of adjacent Bergen County. Although Hackensack people had been using that name since at least the 18th century, it wasn’t until 1921, following the development of New Barbadoes Town, that it was finally acknowledged as the name of the city. The population of the city is forecast to be 46,030 as of the next US Census.

Contact Us to Discuss Your Family’s Legal Options After Your Loved One’s Death with Hackensack Wrongful Death Lawyers for a Free Initial Case Evaluation

Our firm is prepared to assist you in obtaining monetary compensation and justice if a family member died as a result of another party’s legal wrongdoing. To learn more about how The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. can assist your family in moving past the devastating loss of a loved one, get in touch with us now for a free consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Wrongful Death in Hackensack

Is a criminal conviction necessary for the at-fault party to be held accountable for wrongful death?

No. Although homicide can give rise to a wrongful death claim, these instances tend to be brought about by accidents or acts of carelessness that generally result in personal injury claims, such as car accidents, medical malpractice, or occurrences involving defective products. Furthermore, in a wrongful death claim, you just need to demonstrate that it is more likely than not that the defendant was to blame for your loved one’s death, as opposed to proving the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in criminal prosecution.

Who may bring a lawsuit for wrongful death?

According to the wrongful death legislation in New Jersey, the personal representative of the decedent must typically submit a wrongful death claim. If no estate has been opened for the decedent, a court may appoint a personal representative to pursue the wrongful death claim. In most cases, this is the administrator or executor of the decedent’s estate. However, any surviving spouse, child, or parent of a decedent may bring a wrongful death claim on behalf of all surviving eligible beneficiaries if a personal representative fails to do so within six months of the decedent’s passing.

What is the Hackensack wrongful death statute of limitations?

A lawsuit must normally be brought in accordance with New Jersey’s statute of limitations for wrongful death claims within two years of the decedent’s passing (not two years from the date they suffered their fatal injury or medical condition). But in some cases, the statute of limitations for a wrongful death claim may be “tolled” or delayed. Therefore, to find out how long you have to file a lawsuit to pursue your wrongful death claim, consult with Hackensack’s wrongful death lawyers at The Epstein Law Firm, P.A.

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