Wrongful death and wrongful life cases are often challenging cases for both clients and attorneys. These types of cases can often be emotionally charged and deal with controversial issues, but they are not often understood by those who have not been directly involved in such a case. Today we are breaking down the...
Man Crushed to Death in Compactor at N.J. Salvage Yard
What remedies might the decedents estate have against the employer?
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Workplace accidents take the lives of close to 100 New Jersey residents each year and injure far more. If you know someone who has been injured or killed in a workplace accident, you know first hand the devastation these accidents cause.
A 22-year old...
Wrongful Death Cycling Case Settled for $7.1 Million
What is the typical timeline for a wrongful death lawsuit in New Jersey?
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Wrongful death lawsuits allow for surviving immediate family members to recover the actual expenses – as well as pain and suffering – associated with the unexpected death of a loved one due to the negligence of another. From a policy perspective,...
Roadway Construction A Leading Cause of Motor Vehicle Accidents
How Dangerous are Roadway Construction Projects?
Work zones on highways and local roads are hazardous for motorists, pedestrians and those who are working on the new construction or repair. The worksites often involve speeding vehicles, a number of signs, barrels, flashing lights and lane changes. If the work is done at night, fatigue can be...
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New Jersey Hospital Facing Birth Injury Lawsuit
Is there a specific cause of action for a baby that dies at birth as a result of medical malpractice?
Few situations provoke as much emotion as when a baby passes away. Unfortunately, some infants do perish during the birthing process and, often times, this tragic event is the result of medical malpractice. Medical malpractice...
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Tobacco Personal Injury Suits Dismissed
A large amount of personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits have been thrown out of Federal court recently.
The Wilner Firm of Jacksonville, Florida filed over 4,000 smoking personal injury claims in 2008. One of their partners was victorious in a tobacco case in the mid-1990’s and this attracted a lot of...
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Dismissal of Railroad Wrongful Death Suit Overturned
Lawsuits revolving around exposure to toxic substances have become quite common, as the consequences of being exposed to certain chemicals have become well known. Like in many of the asbestos cases, individuals are often exposed to toxic substances while at work. In a recent case, Mary Tanfield brought a wrongful death...
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The Rights of Surviving Family Members in New Jersey Wrongful Death Cases
Have you lost a loved one? The following information and related examples may help you gain a better understanding of your rights under New Jersey law.
Often, individuals and families who lose loved ones in New Jersey understand that, generally, surviving family members may be eligible to receive compensation following an accident. It’s more difficult,...
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Wrongful Death Suit Cites Distracted Driving as Contributing Factor
Sad, but important news regarding distracted driving laws and a wrongful death lawsuit filed Monday after a young girl was struck and killed by a driver for ride service company Uber in California on New Year's Eve.
The family of 6-year-old Sofia Liu filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Uber, a taxi-alternative company that allows...
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A Newark Crime Committed on Private Property Raises Both Criminal Law and Civil Law Concerns
When a Crime Results in Injury or Death, Several Parties May Be Deemed Responsible
A horrifying crime ended the life of an innocent man in Newark. In mid-December of 2013, 30-year-old Dustin Friedland from Hoboken was shot in a parking garage while his wife looked on helplessly. The assailants fled in the Friedland’s vehicle and...
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