Losing a loved one is heartbreaking, especially when it didn’t have to happen. When a death is caused by someone else’s careless actions, our team at Chamlin, Uliano & Walsh is here to help you get answers. We take care of the legal process so you don’t have to. Our attorneys start by listening to your story and gathering every piece of evidence, like police reports, witness statements, and medical records. We bring in experts when needed to understand how the death happened and who is at fault. We deal with the insurance companies directly so you don’t have to handle those stressful conversations. If a fair settlement can’t be reached, we’re ready to take your case to court. Our goal is to hold the responsible party accountable and help your family recover the compensation you deserve.
Negligence happens when someone fails to act in a way that a reasonable person would. In wrongful death cases, that failure can lead to someone losing their life. A driver might be texting instead of watching the road. A property owner might ignore a broken handrail that causes someone to fall. A company might sell a product without warning people about the risks. When actions like these lead to someone’s death, the law allows the family to hold the responsible party accountable. We look closely at what happened and whether the other person had a duty to act differently. If they did and failed to do so, we work to prove that their choices caused the death. These cases require showing more than just harm—we need to connect the careless action to the loss. We help families go through this process with care and attention to detail. We listen to what they’ve experienced and explain what they need to prove under New Jersey law. Our job is to uncover the truth and build a strong case that shows how someone else’s actions—or lack of action—led to the death of a loved one.
When someone passes away because of another person’s careless or wrongful actions, their family is often left trying to understand what rights they have. One of the first questions we hear at Chamlin, Uliano & Walsh is, “Can I file a wrongful death claim?” In New Jersey, not just anyone can bring this kind of lawsuit. It usually has to be filed by the personal representative of the person who died—either someone named in their will or someone chosen by the court. That person files the claim for the people who relied on the deceased for support, like a spouse, children, or sometimes even parents. If there’s no spouse, kids, or parents, other relatives may be able to recover. We help families figure out if they’re eligible and what steps come next. There’s a lot of confusion around these laws, and you shouldn’t have to guess. Our job is to make things clearer and handle the legal side while you focus on healing.
Families often deal with more than grief after someone dies due to another’s mistake. Medical bills can pile up fast. Funeral costs add pressure. There’s also the sudden loss of income and support the person used to bring home. In New Jersey, the law allows families to bring a wrongful death claim to recover some of these losses. This can include the money the person would’ve earned if they were still alive, along with the value of work they did around the house or care they provided to loved ones. It also looks at how much guidance, love, and support the person gave their family. We work closely with families to understand what’s changed in their lives and what’s been taken from them. Then we build the case to show that loss. Our goal is to help ease the burden left behind and make sure the people responsible are held accountable.
Losing someone you love because of someone else’s actions is one of the hardest things a family can face. We understand how painful and confusing this time can be. That’s why we take the time to listen, explain your options clearly, and guide you each step of the way. Our wrongful death attorneys know how to build strong cases, and we fight to get families the justice they deserve. If you’re ready to talk, we’re ready to help. You can reach us today at (732) 229-3200. Let’s talk about what happened and see what we can do together.