Author Archives: Michael Burakoff
What do you need to file a wrongful death suit?
A person dying is a tragedy for his or her own sake and the sake of those who loved this individual. Depending upon the the circumstances of their deaths, there may be cause for legal action. If you have lost someone you care about, you may be considering filing a wrongful death suit. Before… Read More »
Appeals court gives woman suing Wal-Mart a new trial
A judge has determined that a New Jersey woman who sued Wal-Mart after a metal rack fell on her can have her case re-heard. The woman, who was injured at a Turnersville Wal-Mart in 2010, lost in a jury trial against the retail giant. The woman claimed that she was injured when a display… Read More »
Truck driver training is often rushed
Truck drivers have to be properly certified and have special licenses to drive. This is done to ensure that they’re trained and safe on the highway. However, some in the industry have noted that all they really need to do is learn enough to pass those tests. Furthermore, they say that training has to… Read More »
What are your options if you’re injured due to lack of security?
If you have been the victim of a violent crime and/or a robbery, you may be able to hold the business where it happened liable. Owners of certain businesses, like bars, are responsible for hiring qualified bouncers or security guards to help protect their customers. Property owners are also responsible for ensuring the safety… Read More »
Distracted driving fatalities continue to rise
Despite the increasing laws across the country against cellphone use and texting while driving, even more people than ever are dying on America’s roads because of distracted drivers. The number of distracted driving-related fatalities rose by nearly 9 percent between 2015 and 2016, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). While teens… Read More »
Truck drivers can prevent jackknife accidents
A truck that jackknifes is incredibly dangerous to other drivers because it’s completely out of control. Typically, these accidents happen when the truck loses traction for some reason, throwing the trailer and cab out of sync. Issues that lead to it include improper braking and slick road surfaces. However, there are steps drivers can… Read More »
Do fatality rates in certain cars tell the whole story?
Cars must pass certain safety protocols before going into production, but that doesn’t mean they all offer the same exactly level of safety to those inside. You can look at the fatality rates for various makes and models and see which ones are involved in the most deadly accidents, perhaps showing a link that… Read More »
Did road conditions contribute to your wreck?
New Jersey residents are just digging themselves out from Winter 2017’s worst storm to date. That means that the highways and streets are being subjected to more harsh salt treatments that melt the ice but contribute to the problem of eroding roads and potholes. There’s no doubt that when ice and snow build up… Read More »
When should senior citizens give up driving?
For senior citizens, being able to drive means hanging on to their precious independence just a little bit longer. They don’t have to worry about becoming a burden on their adult children or on younger friends as long as they still have cars and valid drivers’ licenses. But some seniors continue driving longer than… Read More »
The true saga of the McDonald’s hot coffee lawsuit
Perhaps the most notorious personal injury settlement of all time belongs to the 79-year-old grandmother from Albuquerque, New Mexico, who in 1992, sued the fast food chain after she received severe burns from the cup of hot coffee she got from a McDonald’s drive-thru. Everyone, it seemed, jumped to the conclusion that this was… Read More »
