Losing a loved one is one of the most painful experiences a person can endure. When that loss is caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions, the pain can be even more profound. Wrongful death claims in New Jersey provide a legal avenue for grieving families to seek justice for their loved ones and hold those responsible accountable. At CourtLaw Injury Lawyers, we understand the pain and suffering that accompanies such a loss, and we are committed to helping families navigate the legal process to obtain the justice and compensation they deserve. Introduction to Wrongful Death Claims A wrongful death claim is a legal action brought by the surviving family members of a deceased person whose death was the…

Ikea, known for being the world’s largest retailer of furniture, has recently agreed to award the family of Jozef Dudek a total of $46 million for his wrongful death. The death occurred in 2017 after a dresser from Ikea tipped, fell, and suffocated the two-year-old. His parents never thought that there was reason to believe the dresser was dangerous because they were not aware of the product’s recall.  Recall Issued But No Communication from Ikea Ikea failed to reach out directly to its customers of these dressers to explain the reason behind the recall and what they should do to avoid the potential hazards associated with the product. When a product is defective and customers purchase it, injuries sustained from…

A 25-year-old North Plainfield man was killed after being struck by a train near Rahway train station Friday night, NJ Transit officials confirmed.  NJ.com reports. According to NJT spokeswoman Lisa Torbic, the man was identified as Alexander D. Plaza of North Plainfield. Torbic said Plaza was fatally struck around 11:30 p.m. on Friday. Torbic said NJ Transit is not yet sure how Plaza got on the tracks but that they are reviewing surveillance footage as part of the investigation. She said the train that struck Plaza was heading to New York City from Long Branch and had 54 passengers and crew members on board. No one on the train was injured, Torbic said. Plaza graduated from North Plainfield High School…