Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Driver Charged After Fatal Accident on Route 206 in Morris County
Route 206 is one of many New Jersey highways that feels like a quiet, winding country road in some parts and serves as the main thoroughfare through a busy downtown in others. This means that speed limits and traffic patterns can vary. When a motorist fails to adjust to the applicable traffic rules and conditions,… Read More »
Who Can Be Held at Fault for a Left-Turn Accident in New Jersey?
In urban and suburban areas, intersections are hotspots for motor vehicle accidents, with a significant number involving left turns. These accidents can occur in various scenarios, each with its own implications for determining fault. In New Jersey, the statute governing the right of way at intersections, N.J.S.A. § 39:4-90, provides that the driver of a… Read More »
Winter Weather Increases Risk on Dangerous NJ Roads
As North Jersey residents look forward to the holiday season, it’s important to remember that many of the things we love about this time of year can also increase the danger on area roads. Winter driving conditions challenge even the most experienced motorists. Slick roads reduce traction, making it harder to stop or control a… Read More »
Seriously Injured Passenger Sues Bus Company After Deadly Accident
A popular old advertising campaign for a bus line promised that passengers could “leave the driving to us.” That’s what people typically think when they purchase a ticket for bus ride. Instead of worrying about road dangers, they can trust a professional vehicle operator to keep them safe while they rest, read or enjoy the… Read More »
Vehicle in Crash that Killed Morris County College Student Was Traveling 90 MPH
Speeding on New Jersey roads is so common that most state residents barely notice it, unless a driver is traveling well over the posted limit or a crash caused by speeding directly affects us. Tragically, a family in Mount Olive is now dealing with the aftermath of a fatal accident that occurred when the vehicle… Read More »
What Makes Trucking Accident Lawsuits More Complex
Tractor trailers, semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles pose a serious risk to others on the road due to their greater size and weight. If a collision occurs, drivers of smaller vehicles are more likely to sustain devastating injuries. This and other factors make lawsuits over truck accidents markedly more complicated, lengthier and expensive than… Read More »
Is the Driver Behind Always at Fault for a Rear-End Collision?
Rear-end collisions are among the most common types of traffic accidents. They occur when one vehicle strikes another from behind. In New Jersey, as in many states, the driver in the rear is typically considered at fault. However, there are exceptions to this general presumption, and in some cases, liability may be shared. Drivers are… Read More »
What Benefits Are Available if You’re Disabled by a Non-Work-Related Injury or Illness?
Being unable to work and support your family due to an injury or ailment can be financially devastating. If your condition arises from an accident or exposure that occurred at your place of employment, you may receive workers’ compensation benefits over a short or long term. But there are also resources available for disabilities arising… Read More »
What Is New Jersey’s “Serious Injury” Threshold for Car Accident Lawsuits?
New Jersey is a no-fault auto insurance state, which means accident victims who have opted for limited coverage are restricted in their ability to seek damages from another party for their injuries. The victim must first look to his or her insurance carrier for reimbursement of medical expenses, lost wages and other accident-related costs. However,… Read More »
How Your Choice of Automobile Insurance Policy Affects Your Right to Sue for Damages
In many states, people injured in auto accidents can immediately seek compensation from the driver who caused the crash. Here in New Jersey, though, we have what is called a no-fault system, which means your own insurance is the first, and potentially only, source of compensation, even if the accident was another driver’s fault. Further,… Read More »