By Jan K. Seigel | Published July 18, 2013 | Posted in Car Accidents | Tagged Tags: Car accident, car crash | Leave a comment
Three teenage drivers probably wish they had met under better circumstances. The three of them, as well as one child, sustained injuries recently in a car crash in Montgomery when a 17-year-old female driver made an ill-advised left turn into the path of an oncoming car driven by a 19-year-old female. According to Montgomery Police Read More
Read MoreDriving while intoxicated can cause devastating accidents. Although most Bergen area residents are aware of this, impaired driving remains one of the most common crimes committed nationally. A 52-year-old man from Freehold, New Jersey, is facing charges for reckless driving, driving while intoxicated, and assault by auto after a multiple car crash that sent three Read More
Read MoreA 36-year-old driver from Toms River is being sought following a highway accident with a motorcycle in early June in Jackson, New Jersey. The man faces several serious charges, including knowingly providing a false identity to police officers at the scene of the accident. According to the Ocean County prosecutor, the driver caused the midday Read More
Read MoreTrucks are massive not only in size but also in weight, especially commercial trucks that carry heavy loads all across New Jersey. When a truck is involved in a collision, it is likely that the occupants of a smaller vehicle will get hurt. Losing a loved one in an avoidable truck accident can be a Read More
Read MoreImagine explaining to your insurance company that a garbage truck suddenly jumped the curb, tore through a neighbors lawn, crashed through a light post and plowed into your East Hanover home. After which, the exhaust from the truck set your house on fire, thus causing more than $100,000 in damage. As improbable as the crash Read More
Read MoreIn a number of posts, we have noted how texting while driving can lead to accidents, especially when teens are behind the wheel. Indeed, there are studies showing that more adults text than teenagers (because there are more adults on the road, period) but a higher percentage of teens are likely to communicate with one Read More
Read MoreInitiatives to limit distracted driving have focused largely on electronic devices. More than 30 states (including New Jersey) have enacted laws banning texting while driving. Some states now require drivers to use hands-free devices when using cell phones behind the wheel, and others prohibit teens from using placing calls while driving. However, distracted driving does Read More
Read MoreThe rains that are forecasted for our region may make homeowners happy (as they can get much needed rain for gardens and lawns) but it makes riding treacherous for motorcyclists. Nevertheless, spring viewed as an annual ritual for motorcycle riders as they begin to emerge from winter slumbers. There is one drawback, however. Motorists have Read More
Read MoreProduct recalls are a regular part of an automaker’s relationship with consumers. Essentially, they have a continuing duty to correct problems that could lead to accidents (and subsequent injuries). In our prior posts, we have noted how Ford Motor Company is defending a products liability lawsuit based on its failure to issue proper recalls to Read More
Read MoreWhiplash is one of the most elusive, yet common injuries suffered in car accidents. It happens when the body (specifically the neck) is violently forced forward, then backwards in a flash. While no broken bones in the back or neck are usually sustained, victims could suffer debilitating and chronic injuries. Whiplash sufferers in New Jersey Read More
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