Author Archives: Michael Burakoff
Most Dangerous Toys of 2020
We rely on the products we buy to be safe, whether they are appliances, cars, food, furniture or toys. However, sometimes the items we buy are not as safe as they should be. They may be designed or manufactured with a defect that can cause injuries to consumers. These defective products can apply to… Read More »
Most Dangerous Jobs in the United States
We go to work so we can pay bills and live the kind of life we desire. While some enjoy their work, for many, it’s just a paycheck. At the very least, they expect that their workplaces will be safe. Sadly, this is not always the case. Workplace accidents are common, especially in industries… Read More »
Premises Liability at Restaurants
Slips and falls are common occurrences. They happen on a daily basis and cause serious injuries, such as broken bones and head trauma. These and other premises liability issues often occur in restaurants. People go to restaurants to eat and drink. As such, food and beverages can be found throughout the premises. In many… Read More »
Types of Nursing Home Abuse
People often send their loved ones to nursing homes when they can no longer care for themselves and family members cannot care for them either. Nursing homes are supposed to provide good care for their patients, but ironically, many provide substandard care. Many abuse and neglect patients, causing serious injuries and even death. Nursing… Read More »
New Jersey’s Distracted Driving Laws
With smartphones being so ubiquitous nowadays, people use them all the time—even while they’re driving. You probably see drivers on their phones on a daily basis. While texting, emailing and searching the internet isn’t so dangerous when a person is sitting at home, it can have deadly results when done while driving. Phone use… Read More »
Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries
Catastrophic injuries can happen at any moment. A car crash, fall, sports injury or an assault can cause serious harm such as spinal cord injuries. Every year, approximately 11,000 people suffer from a spinal cord injury. Most spinal cord injuries occur among young people between the ages of 16 and 30 years old. Most… Read More »
New Jersey Electrician Suing for $10 Million for Workplace Injuries
Injuries in the workplace can range from minor to severe. If a person survives, they may experience lifelong injuries, such as burns, amputations and other disabilities. This was the case for a New Jersey man. The 34-year-old man was severely injured in a workplace accident in May 2019, causing severe burns and amputations. He… Read More »
Family of NJ Principal Awarded $5.5 Million in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Many people are kind and want to help others. Some people even risk their own lives. Unfortunately, their selfless acts often cause them to suffer serious injuries or even death. Sadly, this was the case for a New Jersey principal who died in April 2019 while donating bone marrow to a teenager in France… Read More »
Mushrooms Cause Salmonella Outbreak in 12 States
As consumers, we tend to automatically assume that the food we buy in stores is safe for human consumption. While this is true for the most part, sometimes food can carry bacteria, which can cause serious illnesses in humans. A mushroom is causing panic in 12 states, making 55 people ill so far and… Read More »
NJ Construction Worker Killed in Jobsite Accident
Unfortunately, accidents in the workplace can lead to serious injuries and even death. One of the most serious types of accidents are construction accidents. There are many elements involved in construction sites and they can be deadly. This was the case in New Jersey, when a worker died after getting hit by a beam…. Read More »
