Author Archives: Michael Burakoff
County in New Jersey sues insurance company for $15 million
What good is it to have insurance if your insurance company refuses to pay when you need it? Most of us have purchased auto insurance. It is supposed to be our safety net in case of an accident. When it comes to car insurance, New Jersey is a “no fault” state, according to the… Read More »
Student from Latvia dies in New Jersey Turnpike accident
A student from Latvia was killed in an accident on the New Jersey Turnpike. She was studying at Rutgers, and she was with another student from the university at the time of the accident. She was transported to a hospital with injuries initially, but she died from them after about an hour. The student… Read More »
Wrongful death suit claims negligent security at mall parking lot
Losing a loved one is never easy. However, when it is unexpected and could have been prevented, or is caused by someone’s negligence, life can become very difficult for the survivors. Along with the bereavement and pain the family and friends of a deceased person experience, there may be medical costs and funeral costs…. Read More »
Natural gas explosion in New Jersey levels home, killing 1
People in New Jersey expect to be safe in their own home, but as one township found out, anything can happen. It appears the natural gas that citizens need to warm their homes in the cold winter weather turned out to be an environmental hazard. On Tuesday afternoon, Public Service Electric and Gas Company… Read More »
DUI crash sparks lawsuit against New Jersey bar
Liability for injuries or death that occur in a drunk driving accident is generally limited to the drunk driver. However, if the driver was served while intoxicated at a bar, dram shop liability laws can come into play. Dram shop liability in New Jersey, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures, allows victims… Read More »
New Jersey family files notice of tort associated with state
When a loved one is placed in an institution to receive the care he or she needs, you have the right to expect that your loved one will be cared for properly by responsible caregivers. The attorney for one family has filed a notice of tort claim with the State of New Jersey, which… Read More »
Passaic woman killed in crash on icy road
A two vehicle collision on an icy road killed a woman from Passaic, New Jersey, as well as inflicting critical injuries on a second New Jersey woman and a man from Haverstraw. The deceased woman, who was 44 years old, was a passenger in the rear of a 2001 Dodge Caravan that skidded sidewise… Read More »
Fork lift causes death of customer, family sues Home Depot
New Jersey residents who are out shopping or running errands have some responsibility for taking basic safety precautions, such as watching where they step. At the same time, store and property owners also have responsibility to provide a safe environment and a walking area that is free of obstacles. In some cases, an argument… Read More »
Teen driver charged in crash that killed 3
Three people were killed in an accident that occurred at approximately 1 a.m., in Lawrence, New Jersey, on Interstate 95. Prosecutors say that the 19-year-old male driver told police officers that he had been drinking before the accident and had finished three or four beers. He is currently charged with two counts of causing… Read More »
Lawsuit filed over death of 12-year-old girl
A year ago, a 12-year-old girl in New Jersey was killed by a 15-year-old boy who police say choked her. The youth later pleaded guilty to the killing and is now incarcerated. Now her father in New Jersey has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the boy’s parents contending that they must have done… Read More »
