Police investigating fatal Nov. 23 crash on Griscom Lane
W DEPTFORD, NJ, (November 23, 2024) - The West Deptford Township Police Department says the woman who was seriously injured in a Nov. 23 two-vehicle collision has passed away.
Josephine Recupero died from injuries she sustained in a Nov. 23 two-vehicle accident on Griscom Lane in West Deptford Township.
According to authorities, a vehicle traveling along Griscom Lane was hit by a motorist attempting to exit the Southwood Shopping Center parking lot at approximately 3:15 p.m.
A passenger in the first vehicle, 92-year-old Sewell resident Josephine Recupero, was transported to Cooper University Hospital where she sadly succumbed to her injuries on Nov. 27.
No one else involved was seriously hurt.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED
Victims like Recupero are killed in motor vehicle accidents across our country, and it is often not their fault.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 177 people lost their lives in motor vehicle crashes involving alcohol in the state of New Jersey in 2022.
While the cause and liability of the crash are being investigated, Andrew G. Finkelstein, Managing Partner at Jacoby & Meyers Law Offices, said it is important that a competent attorney handles investigations into cases such as this to protect the rights of the victim's family.
"It is essential to reconstruct the accident to identify all the vehicles involved and determine the circumstances that led to the accident or the driver at fault."
"Insurance companies are never on the side of a victim injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident,” said Finkelstein.
“According to the Insurance Research Institute, on average, an injured person who receives help from a lawyer ends up receiving three and a half times more money than those who do not."
Well-known lawyers like Finkelstein are experienced in such aspects and can help protect your rights by guiding you through every step of the process.
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
Pending the investigation, the family members of Josephine Recupero may be entitled to a wrongful death claim. Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a catastrophic accident such as this tragic incident.
"People who get into an auto accident suffer unimaginable consequences in the form of mental and physical pain, and, in cases of fatalities, the victim's family and loved ones are left devastated," added Finkelstein.
"It is always recommended that, as a victim, you don't give statements right away after the crash to an insurance company."
"You might be in shock, and anything said at the time may lower the chances of getting justice. Hiring an attorney will be the best route to protect your rights," added Finkelstein.
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