Man Crushed to Death in Compactor at N.J. Salvage Yard

Posted on December 27, 2016

What remedies might the decedents estate have against the employer?

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

Posted on July 2, 2015

What is the typical timeline for a wrongful death lawsuit in New Jersey?

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

Posted on May 20, 2015

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...

New Jersey Hospital Facing Birth Injury Lawsuit

Posted on January 7, 2015

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...

Tobacco Personal Injury Suits Dismissed

Posted on September 23, 2014

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...

Dismissal of Railroad Wrongful Death Suit Overturned

Posted on August 31, 2014

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...

The Rights of Surviving Family Members in New Jersey Wrongful Death Cases

Posted on March 31, 2014

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,...

Wrongful Death Suit Cites Distracted Driving as Contributing Factor

Posted on January 30, 2014

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...

A Newark Crime Committed on Private Property Raises Both Criminal Law and Civil Law Concerns

Posted on December 18, 2013

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...

Exposure to hazardous chemical – settle or not to settle?

Posted on March 18, 2013

Most people will be exposed to chemicals at some point during their existence. That chemical exposure will typically be through the use of household products, potentially through work-related tasks, or both. However, most do not expect to be involved in and have their health and the health of their loved ones directly impacted...

Category: Wrongful Death

Category: Wrongful Death

Man Crushed to Death in Compactor at N.J. Salvage Yard

Wrongful Death Cycling Case Settled for $7.1 Million

Roadway Construction A Leading Cause of Motor Vehicle Accidents

New Jersey Hospital Facing Birth Injury Lawsuit

Tobacco Personal Injury Suits Dismissed

Dismissal of Railroad Wrongful Death Suit Overturned

The Rights of Surviving Family Members in New Jersey Wrongful Death Cases

Wrongful Death Suit Cites Distracted Driving as Contributing Factor

A Newark Crime Committed on Private Property Raises Both Criminal Law and Civil Law Concerns

Exposure to hazardous chemical – settle or not to settle?