New Jersey Medical Malpractice Death Attorneys
Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death
It is estimated that over 200,000 people die every year from medical malpractice making it one of the top causes of preventable death in our country. New Jersey has very strict laws regarding medical malpractice and any family whose member has died in a medical facility should contact a Princeton medical malpractice wrongful death attorney at our firm for a free consultation. Some common types of medical malpractice deaths include deaths during surgery, medication related problems, infections, birthing injuries, negligence, failure to diagnose, dental malpractice and many others.
Any preventable death that took place in a medical facility in New Jersey falls under the state's wrongful death laws. This means that the death can occur in a hospital, doctor's office, nursing home or facility or even at home. If your family member has died and you believe their death was caused by the negligence or fault of someone affiliated with a medical facility you likely have a strong case. Family members can file a legal claim to recover damages done because of the wrongful death.
These damages can help pay for medical bills, funeral expenses, loss of wages, loss of future earnings and more. It is important to contact a New Jersey wrongful death lawyer who has particular experience in the state's medical malpractice laws. The laws of the state are constantly changing and it is vital to your case that you have effective and up to date attorneys who understand your particular case. Contacting Lependorf & Silverstein as early after the incident as possible will help us file all necessary paperwork in time and allow time for a thorough investigation into the incident.
It is important to note that family members should generally not sign any paperwork, admit guilt or fault, or agree to settle a case before speaking to our lawyers for free. In many cases insurance companies will try and stall family members from contacting a lawyer in the hopes that New Jersey's statute of limitations will expire, making a lawsuit impossible. In other cases companies will try to settle with families for amounts far less than owed. Lependorf & Silverstein work for your family's best interests only.
Our New Jersey wrongful death attorneys offer free, confidential consultations on any potential case. We will let you know your rights and how you should proceed with a legal case if you choose to do so. If you hire us to represent you we will take care of all communication between parties including insurance providers, hospitals, other lawyers, the media, law enforcement and anyone else involved.
Lependorf & Silverstein represent most every New Jersey medical malpractice case on a contingent fee basis only. Contingent fees mean you do not pay us until we are successful in winning your claim. Your payment is a small, preset amount of your damages only. We always factor these fees into any amount we settle on and there are never any hidden charges. We can begin working on your case as soon as you contact us at our office in Princeton. We look forward to working for you and your family.