The loss of a family member is a profound life event that carries emotional weight far beyond what any legal document can capture. When a death is caused by the negligence or misconduct of another party, the family is often left not only with grief but also with a complex set of questions regarding the future. In New Jersey, the…

Death can come at the most expected time. It can be even more unexpected if that death comes from neglect or a wrongful act that’s at the fault of someone else. Continue reading to find out how to file a wrongful death lawsuit in New Jersey. What is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit? Wrongful death, as defined in the state of…

Guilty Verdict for NJ Resident On November 22, 2019, a Monmouth County jury returned a guilty verdict, convicting Alexandra Mansonet, 50, of vehicular homicide for the death of a pedestrian. Driver Kills Pedestrian in Collision Yuwen Wang, 39, was killed in an accident that occurred on September 28, 2016, when she was hit while crossing the street. The vehicle that…

When Can You File a Wrongful Death Claim? A wrongful death lawsuit may be filed when an act of negligence leads to a loss of life. The wrongful death lawsuit is often filed by the family of the deceased in an attempt to recover their loss of income or the pain and suffering that both the deceased and their family…

Foodborne Illnesses Can Cause Fatalities No one wants to lose a family member or a loved one, especially not because of something they ate. Though wrongful death resulting from food poisoning is something to be aware of, there is a very slight chance of it actually happening. Food poisoning more commonly occurs in people who are either very young or very…