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Losing someone you love in a preventable accident is devastating and life-altering. Under the law, your family has the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit when negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct leads to a family member’s death.
At Puff Sierzega & MacFeeters Law Offices, our Gloucester County, NJ, wrongful death attorneys have guided many grieving families through this complex legal process with compassion, determination, and grace. You can count on us to deliver the same level of dedication and results.
When a Death is Considered Wrongful
State law provides that wrongful death applies when a person dies because of another’s careless or intentional actions. Common examples include fatal car crashes, unsafe workplaces, defective products, or medical negligence. For instance, traffic deaths in NJ climbed sharply in 2024, with state police reporting 591 fatalities in 560 crashes by mid-November, an increase of more than 14% compared to the same point in 2023.
Each case represents a family suddenly thrust into financial and emotional chaos because of someone else’s careless choices. When these losses could have been prevented, the law gives families a way to fight for stability.
A wrongful death lawsuit doesn’t exist to punish the wrongdoer. It exists so people like you aren’t left making impossible choices, such as deciding whether to pay for a funeral or keep up with your mortgage, because someone else failed to act responsibly and took away your loved one. Consequently, you can pursue compensation for both economic and non-economic losses, such as:
- Medical bills related to the final injury or illness
- Funeral and burial costs
- Lost wages and financial support the deceased would have provided
- Loss of household services, such as childcare or home maintenance
- Loss of companionship and guidance
You should likewise know that New Jersey has a Survival Act that enables the estate to demand compensation for the pain and suffering your loved one endured between getting injured and finally dying. These claims are separate but are usually filed together.
Our Wrongful Death Lawyers Are Here to Guide You
Wrongful death cases are rarely straightforward. Multiple parties may share fault, including drivers, property owners, employers, or even companies that sold a defective product. Each one often has its own insurer or legal team working to reduce payouts.
At Puff Sierzega & MacFeeters Law Offices, our New Jersey wrongful death attorneys can investigate your case thoroughly and build a clear, evidence-based claim that connects the negligent act to your losses. That means collecting medical records, accident reports, witness statements, and expert testimony to strengthen the claim.
Insurers also have a habit of undervaluing these claims. They know families are vulnerable after a loss, and they tend to rush in with offers that fall far short of what the family will need in the long term. They may present settlements that ignore future income, minimize household contributions, or overlook the impact on children. Accepting too quickly can mean the difference between barely covering funeral costs and having the resources to secure your family’s future.
Our Gloucester County, NJ, wrongful death attorneys know how to push back against those tactics, making sure that the financial picture reflects the reality of what your family has lost.
Trust Our Seasoned Gloucester County, NJ, Wrongful Death Lawyers to Handle Your Case
Contact Puff Sierzega & MacFeeters Law Offices at 856-845-0011 or online for more details about how our Gloucester County, NJ, wrongful death attorneys can assist you.