When Negligence Leads to Wrongful Death...
Money won't bring your loved one back. But that family member's sudden death means that a stream of income and other tangible contributions are lost. A wrongful death lawsuit covers both the economic losses and the personal loss of the survivors. And it holds the negligent party accountable.
At Markman & Cannan LLC, we understand that the loss of a family member means much more than just financial losses for your family. It is the loss of a mother or a father, the loss of a child, the loss of a spouse... Anguish that no one can even attempt to comprehend.
If your spouse, child or parent was killed by the intentional, reckless or negligent acts of another person or entity, the attorneys at Markman & Cannan LLC can determine if you have grounds for a wrongful death action. Our Bloomfield, New Jersey, law practice takes cases in Essex County, Union County, and Hudson County.
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Aggressive Representation and Compassionate Counsel
Our trial lawyers each have over 15 years of experience and have handled numerous wrongful death cases. Contact our Bloomfield law office to discuss your concerns with a lawyer who truly cares about the needs of your family.
Our office handles wrongful death litigation arising from:
- Fatal car accidents
- 18 wheeler truck accidents
- Motorcycle crashes
- Construction accidents
- Medical negligence/nursing home negligence
- Defective product or workplace machinery
Collecting rightful compensation can be an uphill battle. Insurance companies will fight the claim or push for a lowball settlement. We handle all the details: investigating to prove liability, dealing with the insurance companies and filing the lawsuit within the statute of limitations.
We also work closely with family members as we build the case, using photos, videos and statements from friends, co-workers or community members to reveal a real person who is greatly missed.
Economic damages in a wrongful death suit include funeral expenses, medical expenses, household contributions and lost income for the person's projected life expectancy. The non-economic damages include suffering of the victim prior to death, and the survivors' loss of love, affection, counsel and support.
Wrongful death case example: A car flipped and rolled when it was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler. Alan Markman represented the mother and 7-year-old son of a passenger who lived for 3 1/2 hours after the crash. Our investigation showed two-fold negligence — the brakes were so bad the truck should not have been on the road and the driver was speeding because he was four hours late for a delivery. Mr. Markman recovered for future earnings (the victim was in his 20s) and substantial damages for his pain and suffering before he succumbed from the massive injuries.
Wrongful death compensation depends upon many factors, especially the age and earning potential of the accident victim. To find out if you have a case, arrange a free consultation at 866-936-7410 toll-free or contact us by e-mail.
