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Wrongful Death Damages in New Jersey

New Jersey’s wrongful death statute, N.J. Stat. § 2A:31-1, allows the personal representative of the deceased’s estate to recover damages for the benefit of certain survivors. The law does not assign a fixed percentage or dollar cap to any category of loss; instead, it sets out the recoverable elements of damage, which the court or jury determines based on the evidence. The official source at the link above provides the full statutory language, including the specific survivors entitled to recover and the types of harm compensable. A worked example below demonstrates how the calculator applies these factors to estimate a result. Use the calculator to estimate damages for your specific circumstances.

Governing authority

In New Jersey, the wrongful death damages rule is set by N.J. Stat. § 2A:31-1. The verified packet cites N.J. Stat. § 2A:31-1 (https://law.justia.com/codes/new-jersey/title-2a/section-2a-31-1/).

New Jersey wrongful death damages: the verified value is 0% under N.J. Stat. § 2A:31-1. The verified packet cites N.J. Stat. § 2A:31-1 (https://law.justia.com/codes/new-jersey/title-2a/section-2a-31-1/).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the wrongful death damages calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.