Paterson families should not have to fight a wrongful death claim alone. We bring big-firm experience and hometown attention to every case we handle in Passaic County.
Nothing can undo the loss of someone you love. But when a death is caused by another's negligence — a crash, a dangerous property, a medical error — New Jersey law allows the family to seek accountability and financial security for the future.
We handle these cases with the sensitivity they demand. While your family grieves, we build the case, deal with the insurers, and fight for the support your loved one would have provided.
Whether your injury happened at a business, a job site, or a private property in Paterson, the same principle applies: the people responsible should answer for the harm they caused. We know how these cases play out in Passaic County.
Because we only get paid when you do, our interests are aligned with yours from day one of your Paterson claim.
What New Jersey law means for your wrongful death claim
New Jersey Wrongful Death Act
New Jersey law (N.J.S.A. 2A:31-1) lets a representative of the estate bring a claim on behalf of surviving family members.
Two-year deadline
A wrongful death claim generally must be filed within two years of the death. Acting early protects critical evidence.
Two kinds of damages
New Jersey recognizes both wrongful death damages (the family's financial loss) and survival damages (the loved one's own pain before death).
This page is attorney advertising and general information, not legal advice. Every case is unique — contact us for a free evaluation of yours.
Frequently asked questions
Do you handle wrongful death cases in Paterson?
Yes. Thrive Legal represents wrongful death victims throughout Paterson and the rest of Passaic County. Injury matters here are typically handled through the Superior Court of New Jersey, Passaic Vicinage, in Paterson. Your consultation is always free, and there is no fee unless we win.
Who can file a wrongful death claim in New Jersey?
The claim is brought by the appointed representative of the estate, for the benefit of surviving family members such as a spouse, children, or parents.
What can the family recover?
New Jersey allows recovery for lost financial support, lost guidance and services, and — through a survival action — the deceased's own pre-death pain and suffering.
We can't afford a lawyer right now.
You don't pay anything upfront. We work on contingency and only get paid if we recover for your family.