Posted on April 30th, 2010
Randolph police are asking for the public’s help in finding a man accused of cutting a woman off on Route 10, causing her to crash into a McDonald’s sign.
According to deputies, the woman was driving a Volkwagen Jetta westbound on Route 10 when a black Maxima attempted to run her off the road.
As the vehicles approached South Salem Street, the Maxima cut off the Jetta, forcing the woman to lose control and careen into a nearby McDonald’s sign.
The driver of the Maxima exited his vehicle in the McDonald’s parking lot, yelled a few curses at the woman, and then fled the scene. He is described as a 5 foot 6 inches white male with a heavy build, clean-shaven and wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt.
While nobody was seriously injured in this crash, drivers who cannot control their rage on the road are a potentially fatal danger to other drivers. If you have been the victim of road rage or a reckless driver, contact the Edison car accident attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529.
Posted on April 23rd, 2010
While many drivers still text while they drive, New Jersey has a law banning all texting while driving. The law is intended to cut down on the number of accidents caused by distracted drivers.
Recent transportation studies have determined that drivers who text while drive may be up to four times more likely to be involved in a car accident. As a result of these studies and numerous stories of accidents caused by texting while driving, many states like New Jersey have passed such bans.
If you have been injured in an accident caused by texting while driving, contact the Edison car accident attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529.
Posted on April 21st, 2010
NJ Transit has been ordered to pay a 19-year-old Belmar woman struck by a train in July 2006 a settlement of $1.2 million.
The girl, who was 16 at the time, exited a southbound train along with a number of other passengers. The group then began to move across the tracks, with the girl in front. She was struck by a northbound train moments later, suffering a fractured arm and leg and the subsequent amputation of her thumb.
NJ Transit modified signs at train stations across the state shortly after the accident to direct passengers disembarking from trains to move behind the crossing gate before attempting to move across the train tracks.
Witnesses say that the girl was within the crossing gate area when she was struck by the train.
The case was heard by Superior Court in Freehold.
If you or someone you know has been struck by a train or other public transport vehicle, contact the Edison personal injury attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 today.
Posted on April 15th, 2010
Police were called to the scene of a single-vehicle crash in Hillsdale at 3:18 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, on Oak Trail Road.
A preliminary accident investigation suggests that the 18-year-old driver of the vehicle was speeding through the quiet neighborhood when he rounded a bend and was forced to slam on the brakes to avoid smashing into a wood chipper.
At that point the driver lost control of his vehicle, fishtailing before striking a nearby parked car and jumping the curb onto the lawn of a private residence. The car then rolled over, partially trapping the driver and his two juvenile passengers.
The three occupants of the vehicle had managed to extricate themselves by the time authorities arrived at the scene. Police charged the driver with reckless driving and speeding.
Nobody was injured in the accident.
Reckless, speeding drivers are dangerous on the road and injure many innocent victims. If you have been hurt by a speeding driver, contact the New Jersey personal injury attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 today.
Posted on April 13th, 2010
A 77-year-old Newark man lost control of his 2008 Nissan Pathfinder and rear-ended a 56-year-old Rahway man’s 2000 Toyota Tacoma this morning around 5:45 a.m. on the Garden State Parkway near Exit 148.
The collision pushed the Tacoma over a guardrail, causing it to roll down an embankment and strike a third vehicle on North Walnut street before coming to a stop. The Pathfinder was forced into a concrete driver.
The 77-year-old man suffered facial injuries but remains in stable condition, while the 56-year-old man sustained head injuries and is now in critical condition. Both men are currently housed in University Hospital in Newark.
Police do not believe alcohol was a factor in this accident.
If you have been rear-ended by a negligent driver or been in a car accident caused by a reckless driver, contact the New Jersey personal injury attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 today.
Posted on April 8th, 2010
A 20-year old Edison man suffered serious head and neck injuries when he was ejected from his car after striking a utility pole in Plainfield Township. The accident occurred at 4:52 pm. on Sullivan Trail, which was closed for several hours after the accident. According to sources familiar with the case, the man was racing another vehicle when the accident occurred.
Accidents involving high-speeds and reckless driving can have a devastating effect on drivers, passengers, and pedestrians alike. For more information on racing accidents and personal injury claims, contact the New Jersey personal injury attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 today.
Posted on April 6th, 2010
Drivers license restrictions may have had a positive effect on the car accident rate among New Jersey teenagers.
The AAA Foundation for Safety has reported that the number of fatal crashes among the state’s 17-year-old drivers has dropped by 32 percent. In addition, there was a 44 percent reduction in the crash rate among 17-year-olds during the midnight to 5 a.m. time frame. Officials credit this success to the Graduated Driver’s License program, which restricts the number of passengers allowed in the vehicle, increases the amount of practice driving required, and adds late-night curfews for teen drivers.
These proactive steps taken by our state government and police forces have made the road safer for all drivers. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact the Edison personal injury lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on April 2nd, 2010
A tractor-trailer rolled over on I-80 near Exit 4 in Knowlton Township yesterday, forcing authorities to shut down the exit ramp while crews worked to clear the scene. The accident occurred around 5:40 p.m. and it took clean-up crews about four hours to completely clear the wreckage from the scene. Law enforcement officials are still investigating the cause of the crash.
Accidents involving tractor-trailers and other large vehicles can cause serious injuries and property damage. For help with a truck-accident claim, contact the New Jersey car accident attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 today.
