Princeton NJ Auto Accident Wrongful Death Lawyers
New Jersey Auto Accident Wrongful Death
New Jersey auto accidents can affect a large number of people in a relatively short amount of time, particularly when an accident results in the death of a motorist or pedestrian. Wrongful death accidents affect families, friends, and co-workers. As opposed to accidents where merely injury is sustained, wrongful death accidents cannot be fully compensated for, regardless of the monetary amount that a negligible party is held responsible for.
According to the state of New Jersey's Department of Transportation, there were a total of 556 fatal crashes in New Jersey in 2008. That averages out to more than one fatality per day on New Jersey roads and highways. These fatalities undoubtedly occurred because other motorists were impatient and failed to safely adhere to traffic laws, or because of unsafe driving conditions, such as poorly paved roads, that resulted from poor upkeep and maintenance.
Accidents can occur for a variety of reasons. Driver inattention can cause a traffic accident wrongful death in a matter of seconds. Studies have shown that cell phone usage, both traditional phone conversations and text messaging, negatively impact our judgment, rendering us just as incapable of being attentive to the road as we would be if we were under the influence of alcohol. Alcohol itself is another inhibitor that seriously clouds our judgment, and can eliminate our ability to incorporate safe driving practice into our daily commutes. Similarly, sleep deprivation alters judgment, and slows reaction time, both of which adversely affect a motorist's ability to safely maneuver roads and highways. Finally, it should be noted that driver negligence is not the only cause of accidents on New Jersey roads and highways. Improper upkeep of traffic signals and roadways can also lead to wrongful death traffic accidents. If traffic signals are not functioning properly, if street signs are obscured or faded, if roads or highways are in disrepair, or if construction materials are left haphazardly along the side of the road, potentially finding their way into the paths of motorists, then the probability of an accident occurring is greatly increased, and all results from negligence displayed by the governing body in the area that is responsible for maintenance of roads and highways.
If your loved has been the victim of an auto accident wrongful death in New Jersey, please don't hesitate to contact the skilled Princeton wrongful death attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein for a free consultation. Our NJ lawyers will examine every aspect of your case, exposing negligence and holding those responsible for the accident accountable for their actions. Our New Jersey attorneys will seek monetary damages on your behalf that will help cover the costs associated with wrongful death cases, such as hospital bills and funeral arrangements. Call us today, and we will help you recover from the accident as best as we possibly can.