If you have lost a family member due to negligence, MOORING LAW offers thorough representation focused on securing the maximum compensation you are owed. We manage every detail—from complex financial claims to rigorous courtroom advocacy—to protect your rights and provide your family with the security and justice they deserve.
🕊️ Wrongful Death Representation
If you have lost a loved one due to negligence, choose MOORING LAW because we focus on securing maximum compensation for your family’s future, including lost financial support and emotional damages. We are committed to expertly managing complex investigations and litigation to fully protect your rights and achieve justice for your loved one.
Your Preferred Choice.
Expert Lawyers
From investigating the loss to complex litigation and negotiation, our expert lawyers provide dedicated guidance and advocacy every step of the way to secure the full compensation your family deserves.
Fast Support
We work diligently and swiftly to investigate the negligence that caused your loved one’s death, securing critical evidence to pursue justice and hold the responsible parties accountable.
🔍 Investigation & Claim Foundation
We act immediately to establish the legal standing and gather the comprehensive evidence required to prove negligence and maximize the value of your claim.
- Establish Legal Standing (N.J.S.A. § 2A:31-2): We move swiftly to appoint an Administrator or Executor of the Estate, who is the only party authorized to file the lawsuit on behalf of the beneficiaries.
- Proof of Negligence: We work diligently to investigate the incident, securing evidence, expert testimony, and reports necessary to prove the defendant’s wrongful act or carelessness caused the death.
- Documentation of Loss: We compile essential financial records, including medical bills, funeral expenses, and the decedent’s employment history, to quantify your family’s economic damages.
⚖️ Filing the Lawsuit & Litigation
The New Jersey court system has a strict timeline. We ensure your case is filed and managed aggressively through the litigation phase.
- Statute of Limitations (N.J.S.A. § 2A:31-3): We guarantee the formal lawsuit is filed with the court within the two-year deadline from the date of death to protect your right to compensation.
- Discovery and Evidence Exchange: Our attorneys handle all legal demands, depositions, and exchange of information with the defendant to build a strong, trial-ready case.
- Survival Action Inclusion (N.J.S.A. § 2A:15-3): We typically file a separate Survival Action concurrently with the Wrongful Death claim to recover damages the deceased suffered before death, such as pain and suffering, and lost wages.
💰 Negotiation & Securing Compensation
Our ultimate goal is to secure the maximum possible recovery, whether through aggressive negotiation or courtroom advocacy.
- Valuation of Damages: We calculate both past and future economic losses, which include loss of financial support, loss of companionship, and value of services the decedent would have provided.
- Settlement Advocacy: We engage in all settlement conferences and mediation, utilizing our expertise to negotiate a final amount that fairly reflects your family’s losses.
- Courtroom Finality: Should negotiations fail, we are fully prepared to advocate fiercely at trial, seeking a jury verdict to secure the justice and financial security your family deserves.
🗓️ Key Statutes Governing Wrongful Death in NJ
Pursuing a wrongful death claim in New Jersey is governed by strict laws designed to seek justice and financial recovery for surviving family members. Understanding these critical statutory requirements is the first step toward protecting your claim.
- Statute of Limitations (N.J.S.A. § 2A:31-3): The lawsuit must typically be filed within two years from the date of the deceased person’s death.
- Who Can File: Only the Executor or Administrator (Personal Representative) of the decedent’s estate can legally file the claim on behalf of the beneficiaries.
- Recoverable Damages: Compensation covers pecuniary losses suffered by dependents, such as lost financial support, lost services, medical expenses, and funeral costs.