Posted: July 27, 2018
The most recent statistics available from the New Jersey State Police show that deaths caused by motor vehicle accidents rose in 2016 compared to 2015:
- There were 48 more deadly crashes
- There were 40 more fatalities
- 570 deadly crashes occurred in our state in 2016
- 602 people were killed as a result of those accidents
- These fatalities work out to an average of 1.64 persons killed daily
- 166 of those killed were pedestrians
These statistics are much more than numbers. They are tragedies that likely impacted the lives of many people. When a family is dealing with the grief of losing a loved one in a crash, their grief may be compounded if the accident was caused by someone else's negligence, such as an accident caused by a drunk driver.
Consider some of the most common causes of accidents:
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Drugged driving
- Distracted driving
- Reckless driving
When someone else's carelessness causes the death of a loved one, you deserve justice. As experienced accident attorneys in New Jersey, the attorneys at Eisbrouch Marsh know the pain and grief your family is dealing with. We handle our clients' claims while they focus on healing. An accident case provides a way to hold the responsible person accountable while pursuing compensation for:
- The deceased's medical bills related to the crash
- Burial costs
- Funeral costs
- Mental anguish
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of loved one's financial contributions
- Loss of loved one's guidance
- Loss of loved one's retirement and job benefits
While no amount of compensation can replace what has been taken away from you, it can help you move forward by addressing the real financial costs associated with a family member's death. The compassionate and experienced attorneys at our firm can help you decide if such a claim is an option in your situation. For a FREE case evaluation, please call us at 201-342-5545. We proudly fight on behalf of people from across New Jersey, including Newark, Hackensack, all of Bergen County and Essex County, and the surrounding areas.
