Tag Archives: Wrongful Death
A Car Driver’s Guide to Sharing the Road with Big Rigs
A whopping 70% of all goods consumed in the United States are moved by trucks. Consumers, retailers and other businesses rely on big rigs and their drivers to transport everything from baby food to medical supplies throughout every step of… Read More »
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Enjoy the ride and be safe! As spring pushes away winter’s blanket motorcycle enthusiasts pull back their tarps, dust off their bikes and hit the road. This increase in ridership also means an increase in accidents. In 2017, there were… Read More »
Daughter of Man Killed by Speeding Truck Receives $750,000 Settlement
September 24, 2018 (RED BANK, NJ)— John E. Gregory, Jr. of the Keefe Law Firm recently finalized a settlement for $750,000 in a wrongful death suit. Pedro Tejada died when he was hit by a speeding minivan while crossing Smith… Read More »
Could an Employer Be Liable for Damage Caused by a Drunk Employee?
Two years ago, a 49-year-old Newark woman was working at a marine terminal in Elizabeth when she was unexpectedly hit by a top loader. After the collision, people on the scene rushed to her aid but she did not… Read More »
How Do You Know Who Is Responsible in a Child Drowning Case?
When it comes to pool ownership it is important to be both responsible and cautious. Failure to do so can result in accidental drowning cases. In July alone there have already been three child deaths and one near drowning. With… Read More »
Wrongful Death Cases, Settlements, and Verdicts
Burlington Girl Drowns While Lifeguard Is on Duty, Family Sues for Wrongful Death The body of the 14 year old decedent was found in June of 1999, at the bottom of the pool at the defendant’s apartment complex in Edgewater… Read More »