A wrongful death lawsuit involves the death of an individual due to the carelessness of another. The death can result from any type of personal injury accident to be eligible for compensation to the dependents of the deceased person. The damages from a wrongful death can be devastating, both financially and otherwise, to the survivors. In the case of wrongful death, you and other dependents may be entitled to compensation for funeral expenses, … [Read more...] about Wrongful Death

As a member of the workforce, it is likely that you spend a large part of your life at your job. No matter what profession you have chosen, you have the right to expect reasonable safety in your workplace. When you suffer injury, illness or other harm at your workplace, you may be entitled to substantial compensation, whether by a workers’ compensation claim or a claim of negligence. When a work injury occurs, it is easy to be overwhelmed by … [Read more...] about Workplace Accidents

If you or someone you know has been the victim of police misconduct, assault, excessive force or a wrongful arrest by the police, contact a Union County personal injury lawyer at Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin P.C. today. Intentional and willful actions of police officers that violate the law should not go unpunished. When an officer acts under color of law and uses excessive force resulting in serious injuries, an individual may have a personal … [Read more...] about Police Brutality

If you have been the victim of an attack or other unlawful act on another’s property that could have been avoided by appropriate security measures, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Such avoidable attacks occur more than you may think. Compensation for injuries suffered because of inadequate security measures include bodily injury, pain and suffering, disability, loss of enjoyment of life, mental distress, and unpaid medical … [Read more...] about Inadequate Security

Slip and fall and falldown accidents are some of the most common personal injury claims. Property owners in New Jersey are under a duty to exercise reasonable care to make their property or premises safe for others. When a responsible person fails to remove or warn of a dangerous condition on property, resulting in a fall with injuries, you may be entitled to substantial compensation. Typical slip and fall or falldown accidents involve ice and … [Read more...] about Slip and Fall and Falldown Accidents