Author Archives: Michael Burakoff
What to Know About Rear-End Accidents
Car accidents happen every day in New Jersey. These crashes can happen in a variety of ways, but the most common type are rear-end accidents. Rear-end crashes occur when the front of a vehicle hits the rear of a vehicle in front. These accidents account for more than 30% of all crashes. They cause… Read More »
Man, Dog Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash
Car accidents are common ways in which people are killed. When multiple vehicles are involved, the risk of fatality is even greater. Unfortunately, animals inside the vehicle can also be killed. This was recently the case in New Jersey. Three vehicles collided on Palisades Parkway on the evening of April 13, killing one person… Read More »
Is Using A Different Doctor Considered Battery?
Surgeries can be nerve-wracking situations. These are major operations and there is a lot involved. A surgery can involve a major body part and require anesthesia, which comes with risks. Sometimes surgeries do not go as planned. You may think the doctor you know and trust will be performing the surgery, only to find… Read More »
Plaintiff Entitled To Damages In Dog Bite Despite Religion
The typical sign you might see in front of a yard is “Beware of dog.” But in an unusual case in New Jersey, it appears as though the defendant was trying to push the case in favor of “Beware of God.” Yes, religion played a role in a recent dog bite case. In the… Read More »
Man Injured In Jersey City Construction Accident
Construction work is necessary to build new homes and stores and remodel old ones. While we need general contractors and workers to erect these buildings, we also need more safety measures in place. There are so many ways in which construction workers can get injured on a job site. It’s a frightening thought. A… Read More »
Driver Arrested In Hit And Run Crash That Injured Girl
When you are involved in a car accident, you need to remain at the accident scene. Leaving the crash site is not only immoral but also illegal. A driver in a recent hit and run crash in New Jersey has been arrested. The crash happened in Bridgeton on May 10 and left a girl… Read More »
3 Injured When House Collapses
Construction work happens often. Sometimes there is new construction, while sometimes there is remodel work going on. In any case, accidents are common on construction sites. A worker can get electrocuted. They may slip, trip, or and fall. They may get injured by a tool or hit by a collapsing building. A collapsing building… Read More »
Man Injured After SUV Rolls Over Him
There are many types of car crashes. There are rear-end accidents, head-on crashes, T-bone crashes, and side-impact accidents. Then there are also freak accidents. This recently happened in Englewood. The brakes failed on a Ford Explorer, running over a man and causing him to suffer serious injuries. The accident happened on the afternoon of… Read More »
Dog-Related Injury Claims Top $1 Billion In 2022
We tend to think of dogs as man’s best friend, but the truth is that even the sweetest, friendliest dog can attack at any time. While dog bite claims have actually decreased, the payout for these bites has increased by 28% from 2021 to 2022. This is based on information from State Farm and… Read More »
Fisher-Price Sleeper Recalled Due To Children Deaths
It is devastating when a child dies, especially when the death is caused by a defective product and could have been prevented. This is the case for a Fisher-Price product that has been responsible for more than 100 deaths. When the Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Sleeper was recalled in 2019, it was responsible for… Read More »
