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Losing a loved one can be an overwhelming, stressful, and challenging experience. You and your family may also be placed under a significant financial burden due to medical and funeral expenses, lost wages, or loss of emotional support associated with your loved one’s death. These emotions and challenges may be amplified if the death of a loved one was caused by someone else’s carelessness or recklessness. A wrongful death lawsuit can help provide justice and allow you and your family to recover for the monetary damages associated with your loved one’s death. Contact the compassionate Union County injury lawyers at The Mark Law Firm to learn more about how we can help you with your wrongful death case.
A wrongful death occurs when a person suffers injuries that result in death due to the carelessness or recklessness of another. Many types of accidents and situations can give rise to a wrongful death claim, including
Depending on the circumstances, many other types of incidents could constitute wrongful death. A legal expert can help determine whether or not a specific situation may warrant a wrongful death lawsuit.
In New Jersey, the family of a wrongful death victim can typically recover for the victim’s medical expenses and funeral costs. Damages may also be recovered for the victim’s lost earnings. The husband or wife of a wrongful death victim may be able to recover for loss of consortium, or the loss of emotional support and companionship that is caused by the death of a spouse. The family may also recover for other emotional damages, such as pain and suffering, depending on the specific circumstances of the incident.
Although this may be an emotional and challenging time, it is important that you seek expert legal advice as soon as possible. New Jersey law limits the time you have to bring your claim, and taking quick action to assert your rights can help your lawyer preserve evidence, conduct a thorough investigation, and perform other legal functions necessary to help ensure the success of your claim.
Here at The Mark Law Firm, we firmly understand that the compensation you receive in a wrongful death case can’t possibly compare to the value your loved one brought to your life. That said, compensation can help you begin to pick up the pieces, begin to move forward, and, hopefully, deter others from ever making this mistake again. If you have questions about your wrongful death case or would like to speak with our lawyers, please don’t hesitate to contact The Mark Law Firm for a free consultation today.
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