Author Archives: Michael Burakoff
New Jersey Man Killed While Learning To Drive Motorcycle
Going from driving a car to riding a motorcycle can be a huge learning curve. You’re going from four wheels to two, and learning how to balance can be hard to do at first. That’s why beginners should stay away from busy areas until they learn the ropes. Unfortunately, a New Jersey man who… Read More »
Sam’s Club Grapes Not Liable For Woman’s Slip And Fall
Slips and falls can happen in a variety of places, including restaurants, grocery stores, parking lots, sidewalks, stairs, and even a person’s own home. When they happen, the victim often wants to blame someone else so they can obtain compensation for their injuries. But as one recent case in New Jersey shows, the business… Read More »
40% Of Family Doctors Faced Medical Malpractice Lawsuits In 2021
Medical malpractice happens a lot in the healthcare industry—more than you might think. The good news is that it decreased by 8% from 2019 to 2021, but still, more than 40% of family physicians were sued that year. The decrease is likely due to the COVID pandemic. People haven’t been able to get elective… Read More »
Is Your Workplace Safe?
When we go to work each day, we hope to work in a safe environment. However, not everyone has that opportunity. In fact, more than 30% of the workers surveyed by Andrews Air Quality say that their workplace is an “accident waiting to happen.” Not only that, but nearly 60% of the 2,000 adults… Read More »
Bicyclist Killed In Crash With Pickup Truck
Riding bikes is a favorite pastime of many children. Bicycles provide fun and adventure for kids who cannot yet legally drive, plus they allow riders to get to school, friends’ houses, and other desirable destinations. However, bicycles are small and can be unpredictable. These issues make accidents more likely, and unfortunately, a crash with… Read More »
NJ Candy Company Recalling Products For Possible Salmonella
Many of us love chocolate and nothing would be worse than getting sick from it. Unfortunately, this could be a possibility for those who have eaten Kinder chocolate products. New Jersey-based Ferrero U.S.A. Inc., which manufactures the popular chocolates, has recalled some of its products due to possible salmonella contamination. The recall was issued… Read More »
How To Handle An Unleashed Dog
You’re on a walk with your dog when an unleashed dog comes barreling toward you. What do you do? How do you keep yourself safe and avoid an attack? While not all situations like this will result in an attack, many do. The dog may seem friendly at first, but then see your dog… Read More »
Family Of Construction Worker Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Construction sites are dangerous for many reasons. There is heavy equipment and machinery involved and they can cause serious injury or death to someone, especially in a dark parking lot. Sadly, a construction worker was killed in a crash on a jobsite on October 9, 2019. The man’s family just filed a lawsuit several… Read More »
Dog Attacked By Pitbulls At New Jersey Doggie Daycare
When you think of dog attacks, you may think of a dog attacking a human. While this is the most common case, it’s also not uncommon for dog attacks to involve other dogs. This was recently the case in New Jersey, when a dog was attacked by two pitbulls at an animal care facility… Read More »
Construction Worker Injured In Stairwell Collapse
There are many ways in which a person can get injured on a construction site. One common way is in a collapse. Trenches, ceilings, and stairwells can all collapse, causing crushing injuries and even death. Fortunately, a New Jersey construction worker escaped death after a stairwell collapse. The accident occurred on the morning of… Read More »
