Author Archives: Michael Burakoff
Time for discovery in trip and fall lawsuit
Folks in New Jersey can easily imagine how quickly and without warning an accident can happen. Busy lives include spending time out and about in restaurants, stores and other public places where the expectation of safety on the premises is reasonable. Sometimes, however, unsafe property conditions exist. Even if the potential hazards aren’t realized… Read More »
Retired Camden teacher struck, killed by New Jersey Transit bus
If you’re a New Jersey resident living near an urban area, chances are that you have had to run to catch a bus or train, at some point. Few of us consider that trying to catch a form of mass transit may be putting our life at risk. However, for one 64-year-old Camden woman,… Read More »
Woman found dead in the sea following Polar Bear Plunge event
New Jersey residents should know that wrongful death cases result in pain and suffering for family members, and they can take many months or even years to resolve. When a wrongful death takes place at a fun event for the community, it can be even harder to deal with. Consider this recent news: According… Read More »
When should seniors stop driving?
The number of senior drivers in the United States continues to increase, meaning that more families will need to have conversations with their parents about when to stop driving. Having a discussion with your parents about their driving and possibly telling them to stop driving can be a very difficult conversation to have. Despite… Read More »
Tylenol to add warning to bottle caps
The makers of Tylenol have taken an unprecedented approach to reduce acetaminophen overdoses and wrongful death lawsuits in the future. Johnson & Johnson said they are changing their labels on Extra Strength Tylenol bottles to warn consumers about the risks of taking too much acetaminophen at once. Johnson & Johnson will be adding a… Read More »
Texting a driver in New Jersey could result in legal trouble
We all know that texting while driving is very dangerous behind the wheel but people in New Jersey may want to be careful about who they send or receive text messages from after a state Appeals Court ruling in a car accident lawsuit. The New Jersey Appeals Court recently ruled that people who receive… Read More »
