Negligence refers to a failure to take reasonable care to prevent harm to others. In a wrongful death case, negligence may be established if it can be shown that the defendant had a duty of care to the deceased, they breached that duty, and that breach caused the death.
Examples of negligence in a wrongful death case can include drunk driving, medical malpractice, or failure to maintain safe premises. Our attorneys at Peter N. Davis & Associates are well-versed in New Jersey negligence laws and can help you build a strong case.