Author Archives: Michael Burakoff
Highway pedestrian accidents
Pedestrian accidents usually happen on busy city streets in New Jersey, where people are walking to and fro and cars are darting in and out of traffic. Less common are pedestrian accidents that happen on highways and interstates. This is because there are not a lot of pedestrians present on these high-speed roadways. However,… Read More »
Honda announces it will compensate dealerships for airbag recall
American Honda Motor Co. announced that it will compensate automotive dealers for the financial losses they suffered due to the massive Takata airbag recall that affected its vehicles. Compensation is scheduled to start this month relating to Acura and Honda vehicles that could not be sold as a result of their defective Takata airbags…. Read More »
Over 40 years of experience in wrongful death litigation
At the Law Offices of Michael P. Burakoff, PA, we have been in the business of representing families in wrongful death lawsuits for over 40 years. We have handled so many cases and so many different legal scenarios, you would think that we have seen every kind of factual circumstance under the sun. Nevertheless,… Read More »
1.7 million more vehicles recalled due to Takata airbag problems
The Takata Corp. airbag recall saga continues. Another 1.7 million vehicles in the United States have been added to the list in need of repairs. This time, it was German automakers Volkswagen, BMW and Audi that announced additional airbag-related recalls. The defective airbags were manufactured by Japanese-based car part maker Takata Corp. Ever since… Read More »
Premises liability claims after parking lot accidents
New Jersey residents have to navigate parking lots every day, and they don’t seem like dangerous environments, but that couldn’t be further than the truth. In fact, at the Law Offices of Michael P. Burakoff, PA, we have seen numerous parking lot-related accidents result in serious injury and even death. Parking lot accidents fall… Read More »
Wrongful death: What is a pecuniary loss?
In a successfully navigated wrongful death case, pecuniary injuries often make up part of the award. Pecuniary injuries refer to the difficult-to-value losses associated with loss of support, lost future inheritance, lost funeral expenses and lost medical costs. In most cases, the law provides that close family members can hold the party responsible for… Read More »
Brain injuries after car accidents can linger for years
Brain injuries can impact everyone differently, and even injuries that seem mild at the time can linger for years and drastically change your life. Symptoms may refuse to go away, even with time and treatment, and this can lead to anxiety, depression and high medical costs as you seek a solution. For example, one… Read More »
Pharmaceutical drug claims litigation
Pharmaceutical drugs allow millions of Americans to lead healthier and happier lives. However, they are not always the health benefit they are intended to be. In fact, it is not uncommon for a dangerous or defective pharmaceutical to make their way onto the market. These dangerous drugs can cause consumers to suffer serious injuries… Read More »
What are punitive damages?
Punitive damages are sometimes awarded by a jury or judge in New Jersey personal injury cases. These damages extend beyond actual damages and are typically awarded to plaintiffs as a way to punish the defendant for wrongful action that is deemed to be outrageous. The general theory that supports punitive damages is that the… Read More »
Premises liability and retail stores
Retail stores and parking lots can be a lot more dangerous than you immediately believe. Indeed, parking lots are full of quickly moving vehicles with distracted drivers behind their wheels. Meanwhile, a retail store could be fraught with different obstacles that customers could trip over, wet or slippery floors, poorly lit areas and other… Read More »
