By Jan K. Seigel | Published July 25, 2013 | Posted in Car Accidents | Tagged Tags: Car accident | Leave a comment
Rutherford police officers recently apprehended a teenage driver who fled the scene of a Saturday midday car accident. The accident happened at an intersection when an unlicensed 16-year-old driver apparently failed to observe a stop sign and collided with a car driven by a 69-year-old Clifton man. The collision caused the second car to hit Read More
Read MoreThree 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 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
Read MoreA lawsuit recently filed in a West Virginia federal court could have lasting implications on past auto accidents in New Jersey. The suit alleges that Ford Motor Company essentially put profits ahead of safety in allowing millions of vehicles to be on the road despite having dangerous design defects that left them prone to sudden Read More
Read MoreThere are so many things that drivers have to worry about while behind the wheel. They must monitor their speed, lane position, proximity to other drivers and other road hazards that could potentially lead to an accident. In the midst of these cognitive demands, they should not have to worry about mechanical issues (i.e. oil Read More
Read MoreA man from Haddon Township is being held by police after an accident killed a pedestrian who was trying to cross a busy road. The accident occurred on Black Horse Pike Sunday evening in Camden County. Authorities reported to NJ.com that the driver is being held pending bail being posted. He is charged with leaving Read More
Read MoreTraffic is undoubtedly stressful for New Jersey commuters. A study conducted by an NYU psychologist found that people who had commutes of 45 minutes or more had higher levels of cortisol (a hormone that helps people deal with stress), and a harder time concentrating on work tasks. Also, a recent U.S. Census report indicated that Read More
Read MoreLet’s face it. Between Superstorm Sandy last week’s blizzard and today’s snow forecast, New Jersey has had a rough winter. Road conditions are not the best, which can make travelling treacherous for cars, semi-trucks and buses alike. Many of our readers recall how the recent storm blanketed the Long Island Expressway with so much snow Read More
Read More