Losing a family member or loved one in an accident is something you may never get over. While nothing can bring your loved one back, in cases where the accident was caused by another party’s negligence, a wrongful death lawsuit can hold the responsible party...
Wrongful Death
How do you know if medical malpractice caused a person’s death?
If a loved one died while receiving medical treatment, whether in a hospital or not, it's worth considering the possibility of medical malpractice. Negligence from a doctor, pharmacist or other medical professionals could lead to serious injury or death. New Jersey...
The deadly dangers of amusement park rides
A trip to an amusement park typically comes with enthusiasm for enjoyment and fun. Sadly, there are incidents where amusement ride adventures turn into tragic mishaps. New Jersey residents and visitors may wish to be mindful of rides known for their dangers, but many...
Joan Rivers Daughter Investigating Wrongful Death
Recent news suggests a wrongful death claim may be filed by the daughter of late comedian Joan Rivers. Melissa Rivers has hired a law firm to investigate the clinic where her mother went into cardiac arrest.The move could lead to the filing of a multi-million dollar...
NYC Wrongful Death Crane Collapse Trial
A construction crane owner who was acquitted of manslaughter in a collapse that killed two workers is now facing a civil wrongful death trial over the accident, which helped spur new safety measures.The slain workers' families are suing crane owner James Lomma, his...
Wrongful death litigation continues in Newark-Buffalo plane crash
Many readers undoubtedly remember all too well the fatal air crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407 in early February 2009, a flight departing from New Jersey and destined for Buffalo, New York.Sadly, that Newark-originating flight ended tragically, with the plane crashing...
Wrongful death suit filed against Morris County nursing home
It is the type of story that fills many families with concerns when they contemplate an upcoming move by an elderly family member to an assisted living facility, or as they think about a loved one who is already living in a nursing home or residential care unit.To say...
New Jersey mother sues school for son’s wrongful death
The mother of a New Jersey boy who took his own life after enduring bullying and threats from schoolmates is reportedly suing his school district for wrongful death, claiming that district officials did not do enough to stop the bullying and protect her son.According...
New Jersey wife files suit over husband’s lightning strike death
The wife of a New Jersey construction worker who was killed when he was struck by lightning on the job has reportedly filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the construction companies that employed her husband. In her suit, the wife alleges that the companies' on-site...
Falsified mammogram sparks wrongful death lawsuit
A former radiology technician is facing both criminal charges and multiple civil personal injury lawsuits for allegedly falsifying the results of more than 1,000 mammogram tests over the span of 16 months. Of 1,289 mammograms for which the technician entered a...
