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New Jersey wrongful death lawyers
Representing survivors and families throughout the state.
ECZ has the experience you need to fight for justice when disaster strikes.
- Over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements
- The only firm in NJ to secure 3 of the top 20 verdicts and settlements of 2023
- NJ based since 1986 with offices in Edison and Toms River
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Wrongful Death
$2.65 Million
A 42-year-old father of 3 died in a car accident when making a left turn and was hit by a landscaping truck traveling 14 MPH over the limit. Urinalysis tested positive for Diphenhydramine, potentially creating side effects of drowsiness, fatigue, and disturbed coordination, which may have contributed to the accident.
Wrongful Death
$12.0 Million
A man was admitted to ER for a believed allergic reaction. Treatment was provided, but the patient worsened, intubation failed, and while in the OR for a surgical airway, the patient suffered cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead. Plantiffs maintained the hospital failed to timely diagnose acute anaphylaxis and administer epinephrine.
Wrongful Death
$6.85 Million
45-year-old father of 3, Jason Appio was driving home from his job as a field technician when he was rear ended by a semi. The toxicology report of the truck driver was positive for Xanax, Klonopin, and Clonazepan, and the investigating officers observed related side effects. Mr. Appio was pronounced dead at the scene.
Wrongful Death
$5.9 Million
A 67-year-old man experienced a partially torn rotator cuff during a motor vehicle accident and underwent what was expected to be a routine shoulder surgery. Unfortunately, due to the surgical positioning of the Plaintiff, he sustained an anoxic incident leaving him brain damaged and unable to care for himself until he died several years later.
Over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements
The death of a loved one always causes emotional and financial upheaval in people’s lives. Contact the NJ wrongful death lawyers of Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow LLP today.
Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP handles complex wrongful death claims throughout New Jersey. Shareholders Barry Eichen, William Crutchlow and Daryl Zaslow are all Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as Civil Trial Attorneys. The firm handles catastrophic accident claims stemming from:
- Death at work
- Death caused by dangerous or defective products
- Death in motor vehicle accidents, including car, truck, motorcycle, or pedestrian accidents
- Death resulting from an accident on an unsafe property
- Nursing home abuse or neglect
- Assault or other crimes on someone else’s property
- Acts of violence (murder, manslaughter)
- Defective products, drugs, or medical devices
- Medical malpractice
“My brother was killed in a truck accident, and Barry, Maria and all the other good people at this firm did everything they could to ensure that my family and I received the closest possible thing to justice for our suffering. When we were searching for lawyers to take on our case, needless to say we were wary of coming across one who would exploit us and leave us with little to nothing. This firm isn’t like that. They’re good people you can trust”
“When you walk into this law firm you become more than just a client. Everything that has happened to you is their main concern and priority. Mr. Eichen fights for you every step of the way . His staff and assistant Maria Marciano are the most amazing and caring people you can ever want especially when you are going through a traumatic life experience. I would not only recommend this firm but advise you if you need someone to fight for you people who care about you then call Eichen Crutchlow and Zaslow.”
Our award-winning attorneys
Barry Eichen
Shareholder
South Edison native Barry R. Eichen is one of New Jersey’s most seasoned and well-respected trial lawyers. His areas of practice include personal injury, products liability, Federal Employee Liability Act cases, medical malpractice, and other complex litigation matters.
William Crutchlow
Shareholder
William O. Crutchlow’s practice focus is on medical malpractice, product liability, serious personal injury and complex tort matters. Mr. Crutchlow has secured numerous multi-million-dollar recoveries for his clients both at trial and through settlement negotiations.
Daryl Zaslow
Shareholder
Daryl L. Zaslow’s zealous advocacy has been instrumental in achieving significant awards for his clients. He concentrates his practice in various areas of medical malpractice. He also represents victims in wrongful death and significant personal injury cases.
Thomas Rinaldi
Partner
Christopher Conrad
Partner
Robert Banas
Partner
Michael Shaw
Associate
Hanna Eichen
Associate
Gary Minassian
Associate
Frances Deveney
Partner
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Representing survivors and families throughout the state
The death of a loved one always causes emotional and financial upheaval in people’s lives. When the death is unexpected because of an accident, trying to make decisions about taking care of your family’s needs becomes challenging. When the accident was the result of another person’s negligence or misconduct, the feeling of injustice coupled with the sadness can be overwhelming.
If you lost a loved one in a negligence accident or because of another party’s misconduct in New Jersey, you might benefit from the services of having a leading wrongful death litigation firm on your side. We are the serious injury law firm of Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP. From offices in Edison and Toms River, our wrongful death lawyers provide aggressive, effective legal representation for individuals and families with wrongful death claims throughout the state.
What is wrongful death in New Jersey?
If a person dies because of a reckless, careless, wrongful, or criminal act, family members who were supported financially by the deceased may have grounds to pursue a wrongful death case to recover damages. A wrongful death claim seeks to recover what the decedent could have recovered in a personal injury claim had he or she survived the incident.
Wrongful death actions must be filed within two years of the death of your loved one, or you could be barred from collecting compensation.
How does a survival action differ from wrongful death?
New Jersey law allows two ways to recover compensation for the loss of a loved one because of negligence or criminal conduct: a wrongful death claim, which is brought by family members who can prove that the death of the decedent caused them to suffer financial losses and a survival action, which is intended to compensate the decedent’s estate for the pain and suffering the individual endured between the time of the injury and death.
An example might be the case of a man who was standing on a restaurant deck when it collapsed. He suffered a broken back and severe spinal cord injuries in the deck collapse, but he survived a few days until he suffered a stroke because of his injuries. His surviving spouse may file a wrongful death claim to recover compensation for the loss of the head of the household whose income supported the family, and his estate would recover compensation for his pain and suffering, his emotional distress, and other losses related to the accident. The damages from the wrongful death claim go to the surviving family members while the damages from the survival action go to the estate to be distributed according to the decedent’s will or according to state inheritance laws if the individual died without a will.
Who can bring a wrongful death action in NJ?
New Jersey law limits the people who can bring a wrongful death claim to the immediate family members who were financially dependent on the decedent including the spouse, minor children, parents, adult children, siblings, grandchildren, nieces or nephews who were financially dependent on the deceased.
What damages are available in a wrongful death lawsuit?
The financial damages that can be recovered in a wrongful death lawsuit might include:
- Loss of income and financial support from the deceased
- Loss of emotional support, companionship, services, parental guidance, and training
- Medical expenses
- Funeral expenses
Get your legal questions answered
New Jersey wrongful death claims are a unique type of litigation. These cases can become complex, often with multiple-party liability and comparative liability affecting the resolution. We work with prominent independent experts in the field of accident reconstruction, and actuarial financial services to develop the evidence and present the case for full and fair compensation.
Schedule a free case evaluation about your prospective wrongful death case. We will explain New Jersey law regarding wrongful death litigation and provide an honest assessment of your case. If our New Jersey wrongful death attorneys are the right fit to handle your case, we can get started once you call.
The skilled New Jersey serious injury attorneys are a team of experienced litigators. We know your name, we listen to your experiences, your goals and interests, and how your injury has had an impact on your life. We are responsive to your needs and we fight to protect your interests. Our law firm is accredited by the Better Business Bureau, and our partners are Certified Civil Trial Attorneys by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
Experienced New Jersey wrongful death lawyers creating options for moving forward
The New Jersey wrongful death lawyers at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP advise and represent clients in personal injury and wrongful death litigation matters throughout New Jersey. Call our office at 732-652-9314 or contact us online to arrange a free consultation with an experienced NJ wrongful death lawyer at our Edison or Toms River offices.
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