Blog: Wrongful Death

In New Jersey, the winter season, with its serene snowfalls and crisp air, also brings a host of hazards that can lead to serious accidents and, tragically, loss of life. At DiTomaso Law, we are deeply aware of the emotional and legal challenges families face following a wrongful death due to a winter-related accident. This […]

Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or intentional wrongdoing is a devastating experience that can leave families emotionally and financially burdened. In such tragic situations, New Jersey law allows surviving family members to seek justice and compensation through a wrongful death claim. This article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of wrongful […]

After a fatal car accident of a loved one, survivors may choose to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit if the fatality occurred due to another party’s negligence. If the action is successful, the survivors can recover financial damages. Though compensation can never make up for a tragic loss, the damages can help families avoid economic […]

  An off-duty corrections officer was killed Sunday when another car slammed into his stopped car, on the shoulder of Route 55 in Vineland. The corrections officer, a 25-year old from Pittsgrove Township, was traveling northbound when he stopped, according to a New Jersey State Police spokesman. His car was struck in the rear, by […]

A West Deptford father, his two daughters and a niece, all died when the car they were traveling in crashed into a utility pole in Westville Saturday night. The 34-year old driver and the children; ages 5, 8 and 9; were returning home from a birthday party at the Westville Power Boat Association when the […]

A driver in a stolen vehicle hit a restaurant worker walking on the South Street sidewalk in Center City, then drove half a block, and turned around to hit her again. The woman died of her injuries a few hours later. The same car was seen hitting a motorcycle on Broad Street, causing two people […]

A 55-year old construction worker died at a work site in the University City section of Philadelphia when he was crushed by a drill that toppled over Tuesday night. Another worker, the operator of the drilling rig, was brought to the hospital with lower body injuries, according to fire officials.Emergency responders found the man trapped under […]

Whether a wrongful death happened as a result of a car accident, workplace accident, or another reason, it may have involved a catastrophic injury. Since victims of wrongful death events are no longer living, surviving family members must file on their behalf. Knowing how to start this process as well as how wrongful death lawsuits […]

After months in the spotlight for mass numbers of COVID-19 infections among its workers, Tyson Foods has announced plans to test its employees and hire health professionals to carry out new protocols. Early in the pandemic, meat processing plants became hot spots for transmission of the virus. Overall, more than 16,000 employees in meat processing […]

Trucks and cars must share the roads, but when they get into crashes, trucks have clear advantages. Not only are trucks heavier than other vehicles, they also sit much higher off of the ground, causing them to be more protected in truck accidents. Sometimes, a truck’s high profile can result in a truck underride accident, […]