By Jan K. Seigel | Published September 4, 2015 | Posted in Truck Accidents | Tagged Tags: auto accidents, drowsy driving, fatigued driving, truck crash | Leave a comment
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Fatigued Truck Drivers are a Danger on New Jersey Roadways
Operating a truck isn’t easy under the best of circumstances. Unfortunately, many drivers aren’t operating under the best circumstances. Many truckers drive through New Jersey when they are tired, overworked or fatigued. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, drowsy driving reduces attentiveness, slows down reaction times and impairs decision-making abilities. These factors Read More
Read MoreNew Jersey Boating Safety Tips to Protect You and Your Family
New Jersey is a great place for recreational boating. From Lake Hopatcong to the Atlantic, our state is covered in lakes, rivers and tributaries. Boaters can explore over 120 miles of coastline plus a tremendous number of inlets and beaches along the state’s bays. Boating can be a fun and rewarding experience, and it is Read More
Read MoreIntoxicated Driver on Suspended License Kills Three on Route 80
Three people are dead after a recent collision on Route 80 in Rockaway Township. One driver faces a multitude of charges after the three-vehicle accident. Bhavuk Uppal, a 22-year-old man from Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, stands accused of causing the death of two adults and an infant, as well as injuries to two other people. Read More
Read MoreToyota Announces Prius Recall Over Glitch That Can Cut Power
Toyota Motor Corp recently announced a recall of 625,000 hybrid vehicles globally. Approximately 120,000 of the recalled vehicles are located in the United States. The recall also involves 160,000 vehicles in Europe and approximately 340,000 Japanese cars. The recall centers on a software glitch that can cut power to the hybrid system while the car Read More
Read MoreNational Truck Driver Shortage Creates Dangers on New Jersey Roads
The trucking industry has a severe shortage of available drivers. This problem has worsened over the past decade and is only expected to become a bigger problem unless changes are made. It is estimated that there are between 30,000 and 40,000 less truck drivers on the road now than are realistically needed. Over the next Read More
Read MoreThe Most Common Accidents That Result in Personal Injuries
Personal injury (or tort law) claims allow victims to receive compensation when another person or entity’s actions caused the injury, whether the actions were intentionally harmful or simply negligent. Many different situations can lead to a personal injury claim, but some are more common than others. The most common types of circumstances and accidents resulting Read More
Read MoreCan You Be Held Liable for Sending a Text to a Driver?
Lately, the public and the media have had a heightened awareness of distracted driving. More states are enacting strict bans on the use of cellphones and other devices while driving, and public campaigns against texting while driving have been mounted by more states. In New Jersey, a decision by our court of appeals has rocked Read More
Read MoreProving Fault After an Auto Accident
When an auto accident occurs and you are injured, proving fault can be a challenging task. However, you can take a number of steps to speed the process along and strengthen your case in the eyes of an insurer or attorney. These steps include the following: Provide accident details — Be sure to take note Read More
Read MoreFamily of New Jersey Man Awarded $2.55 M in Auto Crash Lawsuit
A wrongful death lawsuit connected to a New Jersey highway crash that resulted in the death of 29-year-old Agim Cira has finally been settled after the man’s family agreed to a $2.55 million settlement. The details of the crash are as follows: The car crash occurred shortly after 5 a.m. on August 23, 2011. Cira, Read More
Read MoreWhat if You Were Partially at Fault?
In many accidents, fault cannot be squarely placed upon one person. One driver may have been speeding while the other one may have pulled out without looking, and a collision occurred. Under the old common law, the concept of contributory negligence did not allow either driver to recover any personal injury compensation. Today, only a Read More
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