Personal Injury Blog

The trucking industry is pretty highly regulated and for good reason. Commercial vehicles can be found in large numbers in New Jersey and elsewhere, which does pose a risk to public safety. Truckers are required to pass medical examinations and abide by doctor’s orders if they want to obtain and keep their licenses. Unfortunately, for…

Police in New Jersey arrested the driver believed responsible for hitting and killing a teenager in Burlington County. The alleged DUI accident occurred May 22. The teenager and a friend had been walking off the side of the road when he was hit. According to reports, a 42-year-old male was driving his vehicle just after…

In mid-August, a house fire in New Jersey claimed the lives of two individuals and left several others injured and homeless. This incident occurred at a rental property in Little Ferry. At least three families have been affected by this event. Currently, investigators are unsure as to why the fire started. However, if the property…

A young girl in New Jersey required emergency surgery following an animal attack on May 14. According to reports, the child was staying with her grandmother when she was mauled by a pit bull. This is just one case involving an animal bite or attack that occurred recently. Several others were reported to police in…

A UPS driver in New Jersey was recently injured after his delivery truck was struck by a dump truck. This incident reportedly occurred in Cedar Grove on May 5. As this incident occurred while the delivery driver was on the job, this is considered a work injury, one for which the victim may utilize workers’…

Every single day across the country, approximately 27 people are killed in accidents involving drunk drivers. Numerous others are injured in such incidents. When a drunk driving accident occurs, whether in New Jersey or elsewhere, what can victims or — in the event of fatality — surviving family members do? Sadly, many people who choose…

A family, school district and community are in mourning over the recent death of a superintendent in New Jersey. His life was claimed in an early morning auto-pedestrian car crash in Robbinsville on April 19. It is believed that a vehicle operated by a high school student struck him while he was out for his…

Several of New Jersey’s finest fire fighters were recently injured while fighting a massive fire in Monmouth County. It is not believed that any of the injuries suffered are life threatening. However, the prognosis of each individual has not been reported. Thankfully, workers’ compensation benefits should help cover the costs associated with treatment, rehabilitation, potential…

A recent truck accident in New Jersey is responsible for seriously injuring a woman. The big rig is said to have rear-ended the victim’s vehicle, causing her to be ejected from her van. Her current condition is unknown. This accident reportedly occurred in Union on the morning of Friday, April 8. For reasons unknown, the…

A New Jersey man has died following a tragic car crash in Hackensack. The car accident occurred in the afternoon on March 31. This incident is still under investigation. According to reports, a police officer was responding to an auto accident when he collided with the victim’s vehicle at an intersection. The victim — a…