Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Have Been Recovered for Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Victims
When you lose a family member, your world is shattered. When that loss is the result of a preventable accident—a moment of carelessness by someone else—the grief is mixed with a deep sense of injustice. You have questions, and you deserve answers.
For decades, the team at The Killino Firm has worked with families across Camden County and Nationwide. We understand the pain you are going through. We know the roads, the medical centers, and the community. Our job is to be your guide and your advocate, to take on the legal fight so you can focus on your family.
This is a guide for families in Cherry Hill. For a complete overview of the state’s laws, our main New Jersey wrongful death information guide is a great resource. You can find it here: https://www.killinofirm.com/wrongful-death-lawyer/new-jersey.
Cherry Hill is not an industrial city, but it is one of the busiest suburban and retail hubs in the entire state. The dangers here are not from factories, but from high-speed, high-volume traffic and the constant flow of people in stores, malls, and medical buildings.
The highways that cut through and circle Cherry Hill are the lifeblood of the community, but they are also the scene of terrible, preventable tragedies. Burlington County highways also see similar tragic incidents, and our firm has extensive experience handling wrongful death and personal injury cases in both Camden and Burlington counties.
Highway cases are complex and require careful legal strategy. A thorough investigation is essential to determine liability and secure justice for families affected by these tragedies.
Highway safety is a pressing concern for families in Cherry Hill, NJ, where the risks of a fatal crash on busy roads like I-295 and Route 70/73 are all too real. When tragedy strikes and a loved one’s life is lost due to someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions—whether in a car accident, motorcycle accident, or pedestrian accident—the impact on surviving family members is devastating. In these heartbreaking situations, New Jersey law allows the deceased person’s estate to file a wrongful death claim, seeking justice and financial support for those left behind.
A wrongful death lawsuit is designed to hold responsible parties accountable for their actions and to provide compensation for the losses suffered by the deceased person’s family. This can include recovery for medical expenses related to the fatal accident, burial expenses, lost wages, and the loss of financial support that the family depended on. Both economic damages, such as medical bills and lost income, and non-economic damages, like the loss of companionship and guidance, may be included in a wrongful death suit.
Navigating the legal process after a loved one’s death can feel overwhelming, especially when dealing with insurance companies and complex New Jersey law. That’s why it’s crucial to have our experienced wrongful death attorneys by your side. Our wrongful death attorneys are skilled in conducting thorough investigations, identifying all responsible parties, and building strong cases to ensure maximum recovery for their clients. To win a wrongful death suit, the plaintiff must prove that the death was caused by the negligence of the defendant. Whether the wrongful death was caused by a fatal crash, medical malpractice, or another act of negligence, a dedicated wrongful death lawyer will fight for your family’s rights and help you seek justice.
Time is of the essence in wrongful death cases. Under Jersey law, you have only two years from the date of your loved one’s death to file a wrongful death claim. Acting quickly ensures that your rights are protected and that crucial evidence is preserved. When the fatality involves a government agency or public entity (like a state hospital, NJ Transit, or a municipal police force), the case falls under the drastically stricter regulations of the New Jersey Tort Claims Act. If you are facing the unimaginable loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, don’t wait to get the legal support you need.
At The Killino Firm, our wrongful death attorneys are committed to helping families through every step of the legal process. We offer free consultations and case evaluations, so you can discuss your situation with a compassionate, knowledgeable team at no cost. Let us help you recover damages, secure financial compensation, and honor your loved one’s memory by holding the at-fault party accountable. Contact us today to take the first step toward justice and financial security for your family.
Cherry Hill is the retail center of South Jersey. With this comes a high legal duty for stores, restaurants, and the Cherry Hill Mall to keep their property safe.
The Cherry Hill area is home to major hospital systems. We go to them for the best care. But preventable medical errors are a shocking and hidden cause of death. When medical professionals act negligently and their actions have caused death, they may be held liable through wrongful death claims.
You are not expected to understand the legal system while you are grieving. Our team is here to handle every step. Here is a simple overview of what to expect.
The Statute of Limitations is the most urgent and unforgiving rule in New Jersey wrongful death law. You must act fast, or you risk losing your right to compensation forever.
You generally have only two years from the date of your loved one’s death to file a lawsuit under New Jersey state law. If you miss this deadline, you lose your right to seek justice and compensation, no matter how strong your evidence is.
If the fatality was caused by a public entity or government agency (such as a state hospital, a county road department, a municipal police force, or NJ Transit), the law is drastically stricter under the New Jersey Tort Claims Act.
You do not get two years to start. Instead, you must first file a formal Notice of Claim with the responsible public entity within just 90 days of the death. Missing this extremely short 90-day window is an absolute and permanent bar to recovery against the government. If your case involves any public employee or agency, contacting an attorney immediately is the single most important step you can take.
Our main New Jersey Wrongful Death Guide explains this law in more detail.
In New Jersey, the law says a family member cannot file the case directly. Instead, the lawsuit must be filed by the deceased person’s personal representative on behalf of the deceased person’s estate. This is the “executor” named in your loved one’s will. If there was no will, it would not be a problem. Our team will accompany you to the Camden County Surrogate’s Court to have the court appoint a close family member as the “administrator,” who will serve as the deceased person’s personal representative for legal purposes. The executor of the deceased person’s estate is typically the individual who can file a wrongful death claim in New Jersey.
We know that no amount of money can replace your loved one. Damages in a wrongful death case can be recovered by the deceased person’s spouse and other family members who were financially dependent on the deceased. A lawsuit is about getting justice and providing financial stability for your family’s future. The law allows a family to recover “pecuniary” (financial) losses. Financial damages may include lost income, medical expenses, and other economic losses. This includes the lost wages, but also the value of the lost companionship, guidance, and services. Surviving family members eligible to receive damages typically include the deceased’s spouse, children, and parents. Wrongful death claims are a specific type of personal injury case, distinct from a personal injury claim that the deceased could have brought if they had survived. It is a separate claim from a “Survival Action.” Under New Jersey law, punitive damages are generally not available in wrongful death cases. For a full breakdown of these two claims, please see our main New Jersey Wrongful Death Guide, which explains this law in more detail.
You don’t have to. That’s our job. Our team will hire accident reconstruction experts to analyze the police report, the “black box” data from the cars, and witness statements to find out who was negligent and caused the chain reaction. It could be one or more drivers.
We take on large hospital systems directly and are suing the hospital for negligence. We are fully equipped for this fight because we understand that the real source of compensation is the hospital’s massive medical malpractice insurance policy. We match their resources by bringing in our own independent, top-tier medical experts to meticulously review every chart. Our Team of Lawyers finds the exact “mistakes” or lapses in the standard of care to prove that the hospital’s negligence caused the loss, ensuring we secure the compensation your family deserves.
It is both. The Camden County Prosecutor will handle the criminal case (to put the driver in jail). That is separate from your family’s civil case. The civil case is for financial compensation for your family’s loss. You can (and should) file a civil case at the same time.
Yes. A driver in a parking lot has a very high duty of care. They can’t just say they “didn’t see” someone. They have a duty to look, to drive slowly, and to yield to pedestrians. A driver who is not paying attention and causes a fatal accident is negligent.
It costs nothing. Your consultation with our team is free. We handle all wrongful death cases on a contingency fee. This means we pay for all the case expenses—hiring the experts, filing the lawsuit. Most wrongful death attorneys use a contingency fee structure, meaning they get paid only if they win the case. If we don’t win, you owe us nothing.
Do not talk to any insurance companies. An adjuster’s only job is to get you to say something that hurts your case or to offer you a tiny check to make you go away. Your only call should be to your family and to an experienced legal team.
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