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Man Killed After Fall in Vat at New Jersey Chemical Plant

By Michael P. Burakoff |

Workplace accidents can be fatal, especially when chemicals are involved. Sadly, a man was killed after he fell into a vat at a chemical plant. The 71-year-old Woodbridge man died after falling into a large vat of mineral oil at a New Jersey chemical plant. The fatal incident occurred on the afternoon of January… Read More »

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Man Riding E-Bike Killed in Hit and Run Crash

By Michael P. Burakoff |

When drivers hit someone on the road, they are required under law to stop and offer assistance. But sometimes they flee the scene and never return, hoping to never be found. In some cases, though, they return to the accident site shortly after the crash to survey the situation and possibly remove any key… Read More »

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6 Students Injured Following Bus Crash in Edison

By Michael P. Burakoff |

While school buses are sturdy and built very well, they can still be involved in crashes. This can be scary for parents. A school bus was recently involved in an accident in Edison. The crash occurred on the afternoon of November 10 on Monday on New Durham Road. A woman was driving a vehicle… Read More »

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New Jersey Woman Suing McDonald’s After Suffering Burns

By Michael P. Burakoff |

In 1994, a jury famously awarded $2.8 million to a 79-year-old woman who sued McDonald’s after sustaining serious burn injuries caused by hot coffee handed to her through a drive-thru window. The case made national headlines due to the amount that was awarded. It was even considered a frivolous lawsuit at the time. This… Read More »

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Several Injured When Car Crashes Into Nail Salon in Howell Township

By Michael P. Burakoff |

Vehicles need to stay on the road. When they fail to do so because the driver loses control, they can collide with buildings and cause harm to those inside. This type of incident recently happened in New Jersey. A car slammed into a Howell Township nail salon on the afternoon of December 2. Police… Read More »

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Woman Attacked by Rottweiler in Gated Community in Bergen County

By Michael P. Burakoff |

Dog bites can be serious, and a person can be attacked at any time. A woman was seriously injured on the afternoon of November 20 after being attacked by a large dog in a gated community in Bears Nest Condominium Complex in Park Ridge, which is located in Bergen County. Officers from Park Ridge… Read More »

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Man Awarded $15.5 Million for Construction Zone Injury

By Michael P. Burakoff |

Construction work can be dangerous. When construction zones are not properly marked, drivers can suffer catastrophic injuries. A New Jersey driver can attest to this. The man, who was 23 years old at the time, was seriously injured in a Hunterdon County construction zone more than seven years ago. He was recently awarded $15.5… Read More »

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Woman Faces Multiple Charges After Running Over Person

By Michael P. Burakoff |

Hit and run accidents are often serious. Because drivers are supposed to stop after being involved in a crash, these accidents are morally wrong as well as illegal. A Passaic County woman has been arrested after allegedly running over another person with her vehicle, according to the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office. On December 3,… Read More »

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Man Killed in Hit and Run Pedestrian Crash

By Michael P. Burakoff |

It is always sad when a person is hit by a car. It is especially heartbreaking when they are left for dead. Sadly, this was recently the case in New Jersey. A recent hit and run crash left a pedestrian dead. The fatal accident occurred on the evening of October 18 in Camden County…. Read More »

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Product Liability Claims Allowed to Move Forward Against NJ Cannabis Retailers

By Michael P. Burakoff |

A New Jersey court has permitted product liability claims to move forward against dispensaries and retailers of cannabis products under the New Jersey Product Liability Act (NJPLA). In a case in Monmouth County, the plaintiff, a former track and field athlete, alleged that high-potency THC edibles and disposable vape products sold by the defendants… Read More »

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