The Wrongful Death Act
Read more about the wrongful death act written by Andrew J. Rossetti. The Wrongful Death Act Andrew J. Rossetti March 1999 I. WRONGFUL DEATH LAW 1. When action lies Death caused by the wrongful act of another where pecuniary losses are sustained. N.J.S.A. 2A:31-1 When the death of a person is caused by a wrongful act, neglect or default, such as would, if death had not ensued, have entitled the person injured to maintain an action for damages resulting from the injury, the person who would have been liable in damages for the injury if death had not ensued… Read More
