Author Archives: Michael Burakoff
Seeking compensation after a New Jersey car accident
A car accident can happen in an instant, but it can change your life forever. This is why it is important to drive defensively and attentively whenever you take to the road. Nevertheless, New Jersey roads are full of negligent and unlawful drivers. Sometimes, no matter how safe and skilled a driver you are,… Read More »
What is the safest way to apply the brakes on my car?
Your brakes are your best defense against getting into a car accident. If something unexpected happens on the roadway, you need to be able to stop as quickly as possible in order to avoid a collision. However, the safest way to brake is not just to slam your foot down on the pedal. This… Read More »
Stay safe by recognizing your tires’ problem areas
It is not uncommon for improperly maintained tires to cause a New Jersey car accident. Poor tire maintenance is a leading cause of car wrecks and injuries. One of the reasons why so many accidents happen because of tires is because most drivers do not know what to look for when evaluating the safety… Read More »
Personal injury claims for dog bite injuries
In the state of New Jersey, pet owners are liable if their dog or other kind of pet happens to bite another person and cause a serious injury. Strict liability applies to these cases, and pet owners must pay victims compensation for damages unless the pet owner can prove that the victim actually provoked… Read More »
Slip and fall accidents in New Jersey
Picture a dimly lit stairway that a bucket of mop water has just been spilled on. There are also boxes and other pieces of debris that have been left in the stairwell. This is an extremely dangerous situation for someone who might be walking down the stairway. The person won’t be able to see… Read More »
Can schools be held liable for a student’s bullying?
In New Jersey in 2002, the first statute addressing bullying went into effect. In 2007, the state supreme court ruled in L.W. v. Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education that if a school district did not respond reasonably to harassment and bullying against a student by a student, then a lawsuit could be… Read More »
What are the different levels of severity in brain injury cases?
A traumatic brain injury happens as the result of damaging trauma to the brain. A TBI might happen after the head hits an object suddenly or violently. It might happen after an object pierces through the skull and damages brain tissue. Regardless, how a TBI happens, though, its effects can be painful and life-altering… Read More »
School transportation association supports seat belts in buses
Most New Jersey residents will agree that seat belt usage makes sense. Indeed, it is one of the most important things that automobile drivers and passengers can do to avoid injury in the event of a collision. Nevertheless, the majority of school buses throughout the nation are still unequipped with seat belts. However, as… Read More »
New Jersey trip and fall accidents
Trip and fall accidents can happen virtually anywhere in New Jersey, but when they happen on another person’s property, it is important to evaluate whether or not the property owner or the party in charge of the property was negligent in maintaining its safety. New Jersey property owners and property managers have a legal… Read More »
Can technology prevent drunk driving accidents?
Today’s automotive technology improvements have made driving a safer activity than during any time in the past. Similar advances are being used to reduce other problems that cause auto accidents. In the years to come, it may be possible to stop drunk drivers before they can cause a serious accident on the Garden State… Read More »
