You likely know that if one of your family members dies in New Jersey because of someone’s negligence or wrongdoing, you can sue the person responsible for your loved one’s death. What you may not realize, however, is that if the death resulted from...
Wrongful Death
Universal Studios sued for not displaying warnings in Spanish
Wrongful death lawsuits filed in Ocean County typically cite the reckless actions of others as the reasons justifying litigation. Yet what about cases where inaction is viewed as negligence. Failing to help someone who is struggling may be an obvious example of...
Survival actions vs. wrongful death lawsuits
Losing a loved one in Ocean County is never an easy thing to deal with, especially when you are involved in the management and administration of their affairs. Many in your same situation have come to us here at questioning how to handle...
How can I deal with grief over the holidays?
The holidays can be stressful enough on their own. When you’re still reeling from the sudden loss of a loved one, the holiday season can seem almost impossible to deal with. In this case, finding a way to cope with your grief is of the utmost importance....
Who is liable after a mass shooting?
Unfortunately, mass shootings are becoming a regular occurrence in this country. When one occurs, the immediate concern is saving victims and stopping the shooter. However, as time goes by, victims and the families of victims begin to pick up the pieces and look for...
Judge rules state had no special duty to protect murder victim
Many in Ocean County may view any civil action taken in conjunction with criminal proceedings as a way for victims of an alleged crime to punish its accused perpetrator even further. This line of thinking may be particularly in wrongful death cases that accompany...
How dangerous is power-line work?
Power and cable lines are not things that many New Jersey residents think about unless the services they deliver are down. Unless they are in your home, you probably do not think about the workers who install and repair those lines either, although there are several...
Lawsuit filed after assisted living patient was over-medicated
Most in Ocean County may associate wrongful death lawsuits with cases were a person's negligence may have contributed to the death of another, but not to the point of warranting criminal charges. This essentially implies that this particular legal recourse option is...
Dental malpractice can be deadly
New Jersey residents, like other news followers, have likely heard the horror stories of doctors removing the wrong organ, amputating the wrong limb, or leaving surgical tools inside of patients. You may not realize that dentists make errors, too, and some of them can...
Airbag recall biggest in U.S. history
Ocean County drivers must realize the risks of the road, which are often increased by other drivers who are inexperienced or careless. Texting, speeding and DUI drivers endanger thousands of lives every year, and so do defective products. Add bad products to dangerous...