Did you have a family
member or a friend who has been in a fatal traffic collision? Many
wrongful death cases occur on the highways of New Jersey
in motor vehicle accidents. In a recent survey, the results
showed that the worst traffic in the state of New Jersey
was on US Route 1, US Route 9, and Interstate 295.
If you have been involved in an
accident on one of these roads and your loved one was
killed, then Contact New Jersey
Wrongful Death Lawyers to be advised
of your rights under New Jersey State Law.
Have you lost a loved one on any of these heavily
traveled highways?
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Route 52 Causeway Bridge |
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Route 9 |
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Route I-280 Stickel Bridge |
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Route 52 |
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Holland Tunnel |
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Route 139 |
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Garden State Parkway |
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Interstate 295 |
Other dangerous and potentially fatal accidents are caused
by people who do not adhere to construction zone cautions.
Some of these zones include the reconstruction of route
1 in Edison, a lane shift on Route 29 in Trenton, the Route
29 Main Street reconstruction in Lambertville, and the
improvements of the intersection of Tilton road in Northfield.
Some statistics for New Jersey wrongful death
cases involving motor vehicle accidents include:
- About 40% of car accident
fatalities occur because of a New Jersey drunk driver.
- About 30% of car accident fatalities can be attributed
to driving above the speed limits.
- 33% of car accident
fatalities occur because of reckless driving that causes
the car to veer off the road.
Read more on some of the other types of New Jersey wrongful
death cases below.
Aside from car accidents, wrongful death cases can occur in New Jersey for a number of various reasons.
Some New Jersey Wrongful Death Cases Include:
Has a family member died at the hands of a negligent
medical doctor? In New Jersey, a wrongful death
can take many forms. You should contact a lawyer for
advice regarding the death of your loved one. Your family
has rights under New Jersey Laws and you and your relatives
may have a potential wrongful death case.
New Jersey
cases of abuse and negligence in mental care facilities
and nursing homes are a common occurrence and quite
often result in a wrongful
death investigation. Malnutrition, inadequate
medical care, and under-trained employees are rampant
at these institutions.
Wrongful death in medical malpractice occurs when death is caused as a result of the
failure of a doctor, surgeon, or other medical care provider
to meet the accepted standard of care within their field.
Who is liable? Legal responsibility
for wrongful death in a medical malpractice case may rest
on an individual medical care provider, his or her practice,
a hospital, or other legal entity to which the negligent
act or failure to act can be attributed.
One of the most critical parts of the medical field
is prescribing drugs for ailments. Every year, more Americans (approximately 200,000) die
from adverse reactions to prescription medications
or over-the-counter drugs than from the use of illegal
drugs. This statistic is three times higher than people
who are killed in automobile accidents. This makes
prescription drugs the fourth leading killer in the
U.S., after heart disease, cancer, and strokes.
Has your loved one died from medical
malpractice or a prescribed drug from your physician? Medical
professionals are required to administer the best medical
care possible, regardless of the circumstances.
You need our attorney's knowledge and advice for your
case! Contact New Jersey Wrongful
Death Lawyers to be advised of your rights under
New Jersey state law.
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