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.

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Airport not found liable in car-plane collision

Posted on May 28th, 2010 No Comments

A state appeals court has affirmed the decision of a lower court judge to not hold an airport in New Jersey liable for damages to an aircraft struck by a sleeping driver.

The suit was filed in 2006 when a driver fell asleep at the wheel and plowed through a chain link fence at Teterboro Airport, smashing into a plane on the tarmac 75 feet from the road.

The plane owners, Potomac Aviation Services, sued the airport for failing to install fencing that would adequately protect the plane and for parking it in a dangerous spot.

At issue were federal and industry guidelines for the type of fencing that was used to cordon off the airport property. The aviation company maintained that chain link fencing was in violation of safety measures.

However, the airport was found not liable for the damages. “There is nothing presented that in common sense or fairness convinces us that defendants’ duty to exercise reasonable care over plaintiff’s plane or to provide a reasonably safe place for it to be parked included an obligation to install guide rail or other protective devices,” the judges concluded.

If you have been the victim of another driver on the road, contact the Edison personal injury lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today by calling 800-346-5529.

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New Jersey doctor awarded $7.2 million in suit

Posted on May 28th, 2010 No Comments

A Manhattan internist who lives in Jersey City was awarded $7.2 million by a unanimous jury ruling in her favor against the Port Authority. The woman fell and broke her elbow on a ramp at a PATH station.

The jury found that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey was 75 percent liable and the company that manages the station, Modern Facilities Services of East Hanover, was 25 percent liable. When asked for a statement, a Port Authority spokesman said that the organization did not wish to comment on whether or not they would appeal the verdict.

The decision was made after the woman’s lawyer was able to convince the jury that the elbow injury prevented the doctor from practicing as a gynecologist and forced her to send patients away. He said that the injury, which the doctor suffered after slipping on a rubber mat and falling on her right arm, took an immediate six hour surgery to stabilize her fractures with screws and wiring.

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Man slips on roof, breaks leg

Posted on May 14th, 2010 No Comments

A 40-year-old man was injured Thursday morning as he was walking along the slippery roof of a business in Pine Brook, N.J., authorities said. The man was working alone on the roof, which was under restoration, when he slipped and broke his leg, authorities said. He did not fall off the roof, authorities said, but he was heard screaming for help.

He was taken to St. Claire’s Hospital for treatment, authorities said, after medical personnel stabilized him and brought him down with the help of the fire department. According to reports, the building where the incident occurred is approximately 25 feet high.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, contact the Edison personal injury lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today by calling 800-346-5529.

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Texting while driving laws in New Jersey

Posted on April 23rd, 2010 No Comments

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.

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NJ transit settles personal injury case for $1.2 million

Posted on April 21st, 2010 No Comments

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.

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Three-vehicle crash injures two

Posted on April 13th, 2010 No Comments

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.

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Teen accident rate drops in New Jersey

Posted on April 6th, 2010 No Comments

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.

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Exit ramp on I-80 closed after tractor-trailer rollover

Posted on April 2nd, 2010 No Comments

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.

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One killed, two injured in accident on Ben Franklin bridge

Posted on March 29th, 2010 No Comments

A 39-year old man from New Jersey was killed when his car rear-ended a New Jersey transit bus on the Ben Franklin bridge. The accident occurred at around 7:00 a.m., killing the driver and injuring two people on the bus. The injured parties include a 55-year old woman and a 44-year old man.

Accidents involving passenger vehicles and transit buses can have a devastating effect on your life and the lives of your loved ones. If you or someone you love has been hurt in an accident caused by a reckless or negligent driver, contact the Edison personal injury lawyers of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529.

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