Unfortunately, trucking accidents often lead to fatal injuries. In 1994 our firm lost our best case manager who died at the age of 28 when a wheel rolled off a car carrier and crashed through her windshield. The size and weight of a commercial truck, coupled with the propensity to “jackknife” or overturn in an accident mean that any collision is instantly more dangerous than an ordinary car crash. That is little consolation to the families of those who have been killed in a trucking accident, though, and survivors understandably want answers and justice for their loved ones.
Since 1981 the tractor trailer accident lawyers and staff of Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., have dedicated their legal careers to helping people who were injured or killed as a result of the carelessness of others. Call our New Jersey truck accident attorneys today at (800) LAW-2000 or use our online form to receive a free initial consultation.
More About Tractor Trailer Deaths
If you have lost a loved one in a trucking accident, you have our sincere condolences. The loss you have suffered cannot be replaced through any legal action. However, a wrongful death lawsuit can be a valuable and necessary step toward accomplishing the following:
- A wrongful death claim can hold the trucking company, driver or other party responsible for their negligence. Paying the financial penalty of a wrongful death lawsuit may be the step that forces change and prevents another family from experiencing loss.
- A wrongful death claim can help the family left behind with the financial losses that often accompany the unexpected death of a loved one. Funeral expenses, medical and hospital expenses, and lost wages are all costs that can place additional burdens on survivors. Grief is difficult enough without the added worry of losing your home or not being able to pay bills.
- Trucking companies are required by federal law and the state of New Jersey to carry substantial amounts of liability insurance because of the damage they can cause in a truck accident. Tractor trailers are required to have a minimum of $750,000 in liability coverage and trucks that carry hazardous materials must have $5 million in insurance coverage. That means that settlements of a wrongful death claim involving a truck accident may be much more sizable than a car crash.
- Force the trucking industry to make changes, thereby keeping the public safer.
New Jersey law does not allow family members who have lost a loved one due to negligence to recover damages for grief. However, the New Jersey’s Wrongful Death Act does allow family members to file claims for financial loss associated with the death of a loved one. The court considers any financial contribution the deceased would have been expected to make over the course of his or her working life. Other considerations in a trucking accident wrongful death claim might include the pain and suffering endured by the deceased prior to death, as well as any hospital bills and other bills incurred following the accident.
The attorneys at Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. have handled many such New Jersey and New York wrongful death cases, and we will review each situation carefully to make certain your loss is compensated. Depending upon the circumstances, there are various approaches to take, including filing a claim for “loss of companionship, guidance and services.” These services can include all tasks the deceased performed, including routine household chores and caring for children. In order to prove this loss, the firm will hire a wrongful death economist to determine the financial loss to the family.
Because New Jersey’s laws do not permit survivors to file claims for emotional loss, the awarding of other damages are often up for interpretation by the court – and can vary widely case by case. An New Jersey truck accident attorney familiar with both wrongful death law and trucking industry legislation can make the difference in the outcome of your case.
The tractor trailer accident attorneys of Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. have three decades of experience in representing persons who have been injured or killed in trucking collisions throughout the State of New Jersey. An experienced truck accident lawyer from the New Jersey office Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. can deal directly with the insurance carrier to ensure that your rights are protected. We consult with crash reconstruction experts and medical personnel to build an effective and accurate picture of what went wrong and why. Our experience in presenting trucking accident cases has helped recover damages for our clients that help pay for medical care and rebuild their lives – and those of their families.
Experienced New Jersey Wrongful Death Assistance
The wrongful death lawyers at Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., have been helping people who have been injured in New Jersey accidents since 1981. We have handled thousands of accident injury claims, obtaining excellent results for our clients in many instances. Each case and the results vary, so we invite you to contact an accident lawyer at our New Jersey or New York offices to discuss the specifics of your situation. If we take your case, you can be assured we will use all the resources of our law firm to develop a strong argument for money damages and other compensation for you.
To speak with a personal injury lawyer with many years of experience, contact our New Jersey or New York offices at (800) LAW-2000. We do not charge attorney’s fees unless we are successful in your case and our initial consultations are free.
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