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New Jersey Wrongful Death Laws<\/h1>\n
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A wrongful death<\/i> is a term that describes a situation where a person died because of someone’s wrongdoing or negligence<\/a>. In these situations, surviving family members may be able to file a wrongful death claim on behalf of the estate of the deceased person (the decedent).<\/p>\r\n

Wrongful Death Laws and Damages<\/h2>\r\n

In New Jersey, the decedent’s surviving family members can receive compensation for their resulting losses due to the death of their relative.<\/p>\r\n

Recoverable damages include the following:<\/p>\r\n