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A Family's Legal Rights After a Fatal Accident

Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Long Branch, New Jersey

Wrongful death litigation is both heart-wrenching and extraordinarily satisfying for attorneys who practice in this area. Wrongful death cases are heart-wrenching because the litigation forces the family to face head-on the loss of their loved one. At the same time, a successful settlement or jury verdict in a wrongful death case can provide a much-needed sense of justice served — as well as the freedom to move on with the process of grieving and remembering a loved one.

Turn Over Your Legal Questions About Wrongful Death to Experienced Attorneys

In the immediate aftermath of a fatal accident or lethal medical mistake, no family wants to think about lawyers and lawsuits. However, if you suspect that your loved one's death was caused by another person's careless or reckless acts, then it is better to take legal action sooner rather than later.

Even though New Jersey law gives grieving families up to two years after the death to file a wrongful death lawsuit, it almost always hurts the strength of the case to wait that long. Evidence may be lost, especially physical evidence from the scene of the accident. Witness memories may fade, or witnesses themselves may become difficult to locate.

Instead of waiting, turn over your legal questions to lawyers with the experience and compassion to handle wrongful death lawsuits.

Caring Attorneys Who Are Aggressive With Your Adversaries

At the Long Branch law firm of Koufos & Norgaard, LLC, we honor our serious responsibility to the families we serve in wrongful death litigation. Our job is to take the questions about legal rights off your shoulders and pursue compensation on behalf of your family. We shoulder this responsibility so that your family can concentrate on overcoming the grief that follows a family member's untimely death.

Our attorneys have built a reputation in the New Jersey legal community as smart and energetic lawyers who fight tirelessly on behalf of our clients. We are never afraid of a good fight. At the same time, we understand that an efficient settlement is often more effective in a wrongful death case. Drawn-out litigation rarely serves a grieving family well.

We Invite You to Contact Us for Answers to Your Questions

We have appointments available at your convenience to provide answers to questions about legal options following a family member's fatal accident.

To schedule a private consultation, use our online contact form or call toll free 888-612-3089.

"Justice may be blind, but she usually sees things our way." — Attorney John Koufos
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Long Branch, NJ 07740
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Notable Results
Crime Facing Result

Possession of Weapon
(4th Degree)

1.5 years

Not Guilty

Aggravated Assault-Shooting
(2nd Degree)

10 years

Not Guilty

Aggravated Assault
on Law Enforcement Officer
(3rd Degree)

5 years

Not Guilty

Possession of CDS
with Intent to Distribute
in a Recreation Zone
(2nd Degree)

10 years

Dismissed Pretrial Motion

Theft
(3rd Degree)

5 years

Probation

Possession of Weapon
(3rd degree)

5 years

Dismissed

Aggravated Assault
(3rd degree)

5 years

Dismissed

Robbery
(1st Degree)

20 years

Probation

Possession of CDS
(3rd Degree) 2 counts

10 years

Dismissed Evidence Suppressed

Witness Tampering
(2nd Degree)

10 years

Not Guilty

Aggravated Assault-Shooting
(2nd Degree) 3 counts

30 years

Not Guilty

Witness Tampering
(3rd Degree)

5 years

Not Guilty

Attempted Murder
(1st Degree)

20 years

Not Guilty

Possession of a Firearm
(2nd Degree)
Felon in Possession
(2nd Degree)

10 years

Dismissed, Evidence Suppressed

Robbery
(1st Degree)

20 years

Probation

Possession of CDS
(3rd Degree) 2 counts

10 years

Dismissed Evidence Suppressed

Sexual Assault
(2nd Degree)
Endangering the Welfare
of a Child
(3rd Degree)

15 years

Pretrial Intervention

Aggravated Assault
on a Police Officer
(3rd Degree)
Resisting Arrest
(3rd Degree)
Obstruction of Law
(4th Degree)

11.5 years

Probation

Attempted Murder
(1st Degree)

20 years

Not Guilty

Aggravated Assault
(3rd Degree)

5 years

Dismissed

Insurance + Healthcare Fraud
(3rd Degree)
30 counts

150 years

Probation

Attempted Disarming
of a Police Officer
(2nd Degree)
Aggravated Assault
on a Police Officer
(3rd Degree)

15 years

Pretrial Intervention

Possession of a Firearm
(3rd Degree)
Possession of CDS
(3rd Degree)

10 years

Pretrial Intervention

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