February 4, 2020

A tipped dresser from major furniture retailer, Ikea, caused the suffocation death of a two-year-old boy in 2017. The child’s name was Jozef Dudek. Ikea reached a settlement with Dudek’s parents for $46 million as a result of his wrongful death. The parents of Dudek believe that this accident could have been avoided if Ikea created more awareness surrounding the company’s product recalls.  Recall for Dangerous Dresser Issued The dresser that killed Jozef was recalled a year before the boy’s passing. While the Malm dresser had already been recalled, the Dudek family was not aware of the recall because…

December 30, 2019

Slip and Fall Accidents Overview As the weather gets colder and snow and ice begin to cover the roads and parking lots, you will notice more slippery of conditions. You probably take great care to remove slippery conditions from your own driveway and walkways to avoid a fall. But, what happens when you are visiting a local store and you suffer injuries from a slip and fall? Important Steps to Take Following a Slip and Fall You didn’t notice the black ice when you stepped out of your car and within seconds, you fell on your back. Now what? Who…

December 10, 2019

Steps to Take After a Fatal Car Crash in New Jersey Car accidents can be minor, causing minimal damage, or they can be traumatic and fatal. It can be very overwhelming trying to navigate the aftermath of a car accident after losing a loved one. It is crucial to take the following steps to ensure that your rights are protected and that the responsible party is held liable. Causes of Fatal Car Accidents Unfortunately, there are many things that can lead to a fatal car accident. A few of the most common include: Driving under the influence of an…

December 5, 2019

Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Monmouth County, NJ Results in Conviction A Monmouth County jury returned a verdict on Friday, November 22, 2019, finding Alexandra Mansonet, 50, guilty of the vehicular homicide of Yuwen Wang, then 39-years old. Pedestrian Killed in Vehicular Accident Wang was killed in a motor vehicle/pedestrian accident that occurred on September 28, 2016. Wang was walking the Henry Hudson Trail while on a short break from work when she was struck by a vehicle while crossing the road. The vehicle that struck Wang was itself rear-ended by a vehicle driven by Mansonet. Mansonet was traveling southbound on…

November 13, 2019

The Role of a Personal Injury Lawyer When an individual wants to file a claim because they have been involved in an accident, it is necessary for that individual to have assistance from a legal professional because of the investigation process. An investigation is routinely performed to find out more information on the types of injuries that were sustained, the damage that occurred, and the details of what initially caused the accident to occur in the first place. Once a lawyer is hired, the investigation may begin and the evidence that is found may be sent over to the insurance…