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Voorhees Wrongful Death Lawyers
Compassionate advocacy when negligence causes the death of a loved one in South Jersey
When anyone dies, one life ends. The lives of the family members of the person who dies are never the same. The trauma is compounded when the death was preventable. At Ferrara & Gable, we fight for parents, children, and spouses when a driver, nursing home, or anyone else takes the life of your loved one. Our Voorhees wrongful death lawyers have the experience and resources to hold the wrongdoers accountable. While no amount of money can bring back your loved one, we work to honor your loved one’s dreams by obtaining all the compensation New Jersey Law permits so your loved one’s family can live their best lives possible.
Our attorneys’ record of wrongful death lawsuit successes includes the following:
- $7.5 Million. For a man’s wife and children, when the man died due to the negligence of a tractor-trailer driver whose vehicle crashed into their family car.
- $2.3 Million. For a mother and daughter, when their loved one was killed when another driver drove through a stop sign and a flashing light.
- $1.95 Million. For a spouse whose husband died in a vehicle accident.
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How can we help?
- What is a wrongful death action?
- Who receives the proceeds from a wrongful death claim verdict or settlement in Voorhees?
- What types of accidents in Voorhees cause fatalities
- What damages can beneficiaries receive when negligence takes the life of a loved one in Voorhees?
- Do you have a Voorhees wrongful death attorney near me?
What is a wrongful death action?
Under New Jersey Revised Statutes § 2A:31-1, if the negligence of others causes the death of a family member - and your family member would have had the right to file a personal injury claim had they lived – then the family can file a wrongful death action against the wrongdoer.
At Ferrara & Gable, we understand how a wrongful death action differs from personal injury actions:
- Proving liability. Since your loved one is not alive to testify, we work with investigators, the police, traffic safety professionals, eyewitnesses and others to show how the fatal accident happened and why the defendants should be held liable.
- Criminal charges. While there is no requirement that criminal charges be filed, sometimes charges such as driving under the influence (DUI) charges are filed. Our Voorhees wrongful death lawyers coordinate your civil wrongful death case with these criminal charges.
- Survivor claims. A survivor claim can be filed by the loved one’s estate for your loved one’s medical bills, income loss, and pain and suffering from the time of the accident until the date of death of your loved one. At Ferrara & Gable, we coordinate the wrongful death claim and the survivor claim.
The people who can file a wrongful death claim are the following:
- If there is a will, the executor named in the will can file the wrongful death claim.
- If there is no will, the administrator of the estate can file a wrongful death claim.
Who receives the proceeds from a wrongful death claim verdict or settlement in Voorhees?
The beneficiaries of a wrongful death action are the people who would be entitled to proceeds based on New Jersey’s intestate laws. Generally, the beneficiaries are the decedent’s spouse, children, and parents. If there are no spouses, children, or parents, then the decedents’ siblings may be beneficiaries. Our Voorhees wrongful death lawyers will explain who the beneficiaries are and what their shares are.
What types of accidents in Voorhees cause fatalities
At Ferrara & Gable, we handle all types of accidents that cause the wrongful death of loved ones, including:
- Vehicle accidents. For 50 years, Ferrara & Gable has been representing the victims of car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, and bicycle accidents. We’re skilled at showing drunk driving, driving distraction, speeding, and other negligent conduct caused your loved one’s deadly accident.
- Nursing home abuse and neglect. Our Voorhees wrongful death lawyers file wrongful death claims when nursing homes fail to protect your loved one from abuse or neglect.
- Our lawyers also handle death claims caused by:
- Premises liability accidents
- Worksite accidents
- Construction accidents
- Warehouse accidents
- Birth deliveries
- Medical malpractice
- Product defects
- Accidents involving children
- Criminal acts
Our attorneys file wrongful death claims against drivers, trucking companies, employers of negligent drivers, nursing homes, construction companies, sellers of alcohol, manufacturers of defective vehicle parts, the NJ Department of Transportation, and other negligent individuals and businesses.
What damages can beneficiaries receive when negligence takes the life of a loved one in Voorhees?
The reasons to file a wrongful death claim in New Jersey are to hold those whose negligence caused the death of your loved one liable, to provide compensation for the financial damages and personal damages of the family members, and to help ensure the defendants take preventive steps to avoid any further tragic deaths.
In New Jersey, wrongful death damages include:
- The funeral and burial expenses.
- The loss of financial support is caused by the fact that your loved one’s income can no longer be used to provide for the family members. The amount of income loss is generally based on the type of work your loved one did, their life expectancy, and their income level at the time the deadly accident occurred. The loss of financial support also includes the loss of an inheritance.
- The value of any household services. For example, the cost of having someone else clean a home instead of your loved one can be included in the damage award.
- The loss of love, companionship, education, guidance, and advice that your loved one would have provided each family member
At Ferrara & Gable, we work with financial professionals who are skilled at placing a value on the loss of financial and personal support your loved one would have provided. We also work with the members of the family and the family’s employer to help explain what damages should be awarded.
Do you have a Voorhees wrongful death attorney near me?
Ferrara & Gable’s attorneys meet families when a family member dies in an accident at our Voorhees office located at 601 Longwood Avenue in Cherry Hill, NJ. Voorhees is just a 10-15 minute drive to Cherry Hill. There’s plenty of parking. Some clients use the Route 38 bus to get to our office. We also conduct phone and online video consultations.
Our lawyers understand how upset you are. We’ll answer all your questions and guide you calmly and clearly through the wrongful death claims process.
Speak with our Voorhees, NJ wrongful death lawyers now
We understand how difficult it is to focus on a legal claim when all you want to do is mourn your loved one. At Ferrara & Gable, we’ll help you get through this extremely difficult time. We fight for all the compensation you deserve.
To schedule a free consultation, please call or contact us now. Our Voorhees wrongful death lawyers represent families throughout Camden County and all of South Jersey. We handle wrongful death claims on a contingency fee basis.