Posted on August 31st, 2010
Law enforcement across New Jersey are cracking down on drunken drivers during the Labor Day holiday in a campaign called “Over the Limit, Under Arrest.”
The campaign began on August 26 and will go through September 6, Labor Day, and will be equipped with sobriety checkpoints and extra law enforcement officials that will be keeping an extra eye out for impaired drivers on the road.
The campaign is aimed to teach the dangers of drunken driving and law enforcement are using every tool they have to push the initiative. Last year in New Jersey, 185 people were killed in alcohol-related crashes, 67 of the crashes occurred during the Summer months.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident with a drunk driver, contact the Edison drunk driving accident lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod, P.C. by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on August 24th, 2010
An Edison woman was killed in a pedestrian accident after she was struck by a car on Route 1.
According to authorities, the 21-year-old woman was walking toward her place of employment at a child care center and was crossing the roadway on a red light when she was struck.
She was struck by a 25-year-old woman who car went off of the highway after the collision and she crashed into a utility pole before flipping over and landing on multiple other cars. The highway was closed for several hours after the accident.
Pedestrian accidents can cause serious injury and change the lives of many people, our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victims.
Posted on August 19th, 2010
An 18-year-old man was flown by helicopter to the hospital after being involved in a dirt bike accident in Hillsborough.
The accident occurred on August 16 in a heavily wooded area near Clawson Drive when the teenager was heading east and lost control of the bike. This caused him to strike a stone pillar and be ejected him from the bike.
He sustained injuries to his head and legs, but officials say that they appear to be non-life threatening. His current condition is unknown at this point.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motor vehicle accident, contact the Edison motor vehicle accident lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on August 12th, 2010
A man from Iselin has died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident that occurred a week earlier.
The incident occurred in late July when the man was traveling down the roadway and he was almost struck by a vehicle. A 17-year-old girl was attempting a left turn when another vehicle stopped to allow her to make it.
The motorcyclist was in the other lane when the teen almost turned and collided with him. The motorcyclist swerved to avoid the collision and struck the curb causing him to be thrown from the motorcycle. The man suffered head trauma and was taken to the hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Motorcycle accidents can change the lives of all involved, our condolences are with the victim’s family and friends.
Posted on August 4th, 2010
Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt was injured in a bicycle accident after he crashed into a taxi cab while riding in New York City.
The actor was filming a scene for a new movie, Premium Rush, when he collided with the rear window of the cab causing the glass to bust. He cut his arm in the accident and went to the emergency room to be treated for the injury.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the Edison bicycle accident lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on July 29th, 2010
A novice sailor is still missing after a boating accident in the Long Island Sound and many are questioning whether the instructor should have let the sailors remain on the boat without life jackets.
A 30-year-old engineer went overboard during his first boating lesson. He and two other students were on a 23-foot Sonar boat with their instructor from the New York Sailing School when a storm came. The boat took a sharp turn and the instructor and the 30-year-old were thrown from the boat.
The instructor was able to get back on the boat and throw a flotation device, but the man was unable to reach because of the wind. The two other students soon lost sight of the man. Harbor police searched for the man, but nothing was found.
Boating accidents can change the lives of everyone involved, our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victims.
Posted on July 21st, 2010
A 32-year-old woman was killed in a two-car accident on Route 77 in Elk Township.
The woman’s vehicle was heading down Fislerville Road when she failed to stop at a stop sign at an intersection. Her car then collided with a truck owned by Peterbilt. The impact caused her car to be pushed several feet.
The truck driver was taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency officials. There have been no charges filed and the accident remains under investigation.
The accident occurred the day after a story ran in the newspaper about the dangers of this intersection.
Car accidents can cause serious injury and can change the lives of everyone involved, our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victim.
Posted on July 14th, 2010
Last year, an energetic “American-Idol” hopeful was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Seaside, New Jersey. The man who struck her is now charged with aggravated manslaughter.
The 24-year-old man was also charged with death by auto, knowingly leaving the scene of the accident, and eluding police after the accident that killed the 25-year-old woman.
The woman was stuck by the car and her body was found at 5 a.m. on July 25. She died of head and torso injuries sustained in the accident.
Pedestrian accidents can cause serious injury and can have traumatizing effects on everyone involved, our condolences are with the family of the victim.
Posted on July 8th, 2010
A car accident at 3 a.m. in Edison injured two people as two cars collided into each other.
The accident occurred at the intersection of Plainfield and Ovington Avenues when one of the vehicles T-boned another one in the middle of the intersection.
Officials said that two people were injured, but the extent of their injuries were not released because family members had not been notified yet. An investigation into the accident is currently underway.
Car accidents can happen suddenly and can cause serious injury to everyone involved, our thoughts are with the friends and family of the injured victims.
Posted on June 25th, 2010
Twenty-four people were injured in a bus accident after the bus crashed into two cars and a retaining wall before coming to stop. The bus, which is owned by Sun Lee Co., was on its way to Atlantic City from New York’s Chinatown when the crash occurred.
The crash occurred on Route 40 around 11:30 a.m. as the bus was unable to stop at a traffic light in time. The driver of the bus was thrown through the windshield on impact.
After being thrown from the bus he was then ran over by it. He is currently in critical condition. The other victims were also transported to the hospital.
Bus accidents can occur unexpectedly, our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victims.
