December 28, 2019

Steps to Take After a Wrongful Death Have you ever dealt with the unbearable grief of losing a loved one? If you have, then you already know how difficult it is to accept such a grim truth. Can you imagine how much more your grief would be compounded if your loved one’s death was directly caused by someone else’s carelessness? When a person’s life is cut short by negligence, victims have legal recourse. Loved ones can seek out compensation in court through a wrongful death lawsuit. What constitutes wrongful death, and what do you need to prove to pursue…

December 27, 2019

Residents of Jersey City – and citizens around the nation – are collectively mourning the recent tragedy that claimed six lives on December 10, 2019 at the Jersey City Kosher Supermarket. Authorities are currently investigating the shooting as an act of domestic terrorism motivated by hate. Drazin and Warshaw, P.C. unequivocally condemns violence, hatred, and bigotry in all forms. We stand with the Jersey City Jewish community and the fallen Jersey City Policeman during this difficult time. Learn more about what happened and how the community is responding below. What Happened in Jersey City? On December 10th, police were…

December 27, 2019

Would you know how to react if you were injured in an accident? It’s natural to initially minimize the situation, but you’ll need to resist the urge to do this immediately after any type of accident. Why is that? You need to begin protecting yourself right away, especially when another person’s negligence caused the incident. Follow along with us below as we go through the step-by-step checklist of what you should do right after an accident that causes a personal injury. 1. Evaluate the Situation You never expect yourself to be in an accident. If you are, then the…

November 29, 2019

Workplace Accident and Subsequent Injury When someone is injured and they would like to file a lawsuit because their injuries were caused by a negligent party, they must do so before the statute of limitations runs out. The statute of limitations gives victims a certain amount of time to file a lawsuit for their injuries. If the lawsuit does not get filed within that time period, the victim can no longer recover compensation for damages. The statute of limitations depends on different factors. Not all states have the same requirements. The Claim Made by the Victim Aside from the location…

November 20, 2019

Recovering Compensation After a Personal Injury The amount of money awarded to a victim involved in an accident will depend on many factors. Damages are often calculated and determined in advance to make the victim aware of how much he or she can collect. A lot of clients that have been injured will assume that the value of their case is the exact amount of money they will end up getting. However, this is not always the case. Victims are advised to consult with legal professionals that can determine how much the claim is worth based on various factors, including…