Anyone that has ever participated in an activity in Ocean County that could be viewed as dangerous may likely have been presented with a liability waiver prior to doing so. Things like flying, sky diving, scuba diving or parasailing carry with them certain risks, so...
Wrongful Death
What are damages per quod?
Many often question why one would file a wrongful death lawsuit in Ocean County given that no monetary reward can bring his or her loved one back. While that assumption overlooks the fact that you and others who suffer through the unexpected loss of a loved one...
Household cleansers contain dangerous ingredients
The “Tide Pod Challenge” that swept the Internet in January of this year is just one example of several potentially dangerous household products of which New Jersey residents should be aware. What may have started as a bad joke became something much...
The truth behind defective airbags
News covereage on defective airbags has long been under way, and many New Jersey residents have already receieved compensation for damages. However, not all drivers who own cars with these airbags are fortunate enough to walk away from this problem alive. When a...
Understanding your needs following loss of loved one
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is, for many, the toughest thing they will ever have to undergo. Losing someone who is close to you through an accident, negligence or criminal act can be even more devastating, adding shock, anger and confusion to the grief. The...
Lawsuit filed by estate in death of Bobbi Brown
As New Jersey residents may be aware, a wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the estate representing Bobbi Brown, daughter of Whitney Houston, against Nick Gordon, the boyfriend she was living with at the time of her death. The lawsuit alleges that Gordon bears...
New Jersey crash caused by dump truck, authorities state
Authorities reported on Nov. 26 that a fatal New Jersey Turnpike accident that took place the previous day was caused by a dump truck that had been traveling along the shoulder of the roadway. Reportedly, the dump truck struck a vehicle that was stopped on the...
Truck driver killed in New Jersey Turnpike crash
A tractor-trailer driver was killed in an early morning crash near the George Washington Bridge Sept. 26. Accident wreckage blocked express and local lanes on the New Jersey Turnpike for several hours following the incident. New Jersey State Police said a 58-year-old...
Tracy Morgan sues following tragic trucking accident
Last month, we discussed how a tragic trucking accident on the New Jersey Turnpike that left a veteran comedian dead and actor-comedian Tracy Morgan as well as others seriously injured.This week, it was reported that Morgan and other victims have filed suit against...
New Jersey truck accident raises safety concerns
On June 7, a New Jersey truck accident left a veteran comedian dead and several others seriously injured, including actor-comedian Tracy Morgan. The tragic accident has once again placed a spotlight on safety shortfalls within the trucking industry.The June 7 accident...