Twenty-four injured in NJ bus accident

Posted on June 25th, 2010 No Comments

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.

Trucker killed in Rt. 80 accident

Posted on June 17th, 2010 No Comments

A driver was killed in a truck accident when it flipped over when attempting to exit Route 80.

The 65-year-old woman was trapped in the 2006 Freightliner after it flipped over, according to New Jersey State Police. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene, but the woman was later pronounced dead at the scene almost an hour after the accident occurred. Further details and the cause of the accident are currently being investigated.

Large vehicles such as trucks can cause serious injury if involved in an accident, our thoughts are with the victim’s family.

Woman killed in car accident with drunk driver

Posted on June 17th, 2010 No Comments

A woman was killed in a car accident with a drunk driver last Friday. According to police reports, the accident occurred on Route 17 in Ridgewood.

The drunk driver apparently was fleeing the scene of another accident when he killed the woman in the accident. The man was later arrested and had to opportunity to post bail.

Two men killed, one injured in Edison car accident

Posted on June 17th, 2010 No Comments

Two men were killed and one was injured in a car accident two weeks ago. According to police reports, the one-vehicle accident occurred on Cedar Lane in Edison.

The car apparently hit a curb, causing it to flip and crash into a utility pole. The crash caused two of the people to be ejected from the car. When medical officials arrived, the two were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, while the other passenger was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Kyleigh’s Law goes into effect

Posted on June 11th, 2010 No Comments

A new New Jersey law is requiring that drivers under the age of 21 add red decals to their license plates to denote their age for police officers to see.

The law, introduced as Kyleigh’s Law, was proposed after a teenager was killed by an inexperienced driver. The Department of Motor Vehicles expects 250,000 drivers to be affected by the law.

Small red stickers are supposed to be attached to the front and back license plates, letting authorities more quickly analyze whether a violation has been committed or not. The law includes new restrictions for younger drivers on night driving, passenger occupancy, and a ban on cell phone use, including hands-free devices. The decals cost $4, while the fine for not including them is $100.

Many parents have objected to the law, and are pressing lawmakers to repeal it. Too many are concerned that the stickers allow predators and stalkers to zero in on young girls.

If you or someone you know has been injured by another driver, you may be eligible for legal recourse. Contact the Edison car accident attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., by calling 800-346-5529 today to discuss your claim.

Driver hits nine pedestrians in New Jersey

Posted on June 4th, 2010 No Comments

A man from the Bronx, New York struck nine pedestrians with his vehicle while attempting to leave a soccer match at Meadowlands Stadium. One of the pedestrians struck was a 20-month-old child.

The injured victims were transported to the hospital. Some suffered serious injury and there was one who suffered head trauma. The 20-month-old child’s injuries were described as minor.

The family was trying to cross the street to leave the soccer match around midnight when they were struck. The 21-year-old driver was charged with driving while intoxicated, assault with a vehicle, and leaving the scene of an accident.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, contact the Edison pedestrian accident lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. by calling 800-346-5529 today.

Seventeen students injured in Edison bus accident

Posted on June 4th, 2010 No Comments

Seventeen students were injured in a bus accident May 11. According to police reports, the accident occurred on Route 1 as the bus was traveling to Herbert Hoover Middle  School.

The driver apparently lost control of the bus, causing the bus to go off the road and into a ditch. When medical officials arrived, all of the injured parties were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

If you or anyone you know has been injured in a bus accident, contact the Edison bus accident attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529.

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