Posted on June 11th, 2010
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.
Posted on May 28th, 2010
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.
Are you interested in tort law or have you been injured due to the negligent actions of another party? Contact the Edison personal injury lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on May 14th, 2010
According to the Westwood Police Department, a 15-year-old River Vale teenager was injured when a vehicle driven by a 51-year-old man struck him along Westwood Avenue on Saturday, May 8.
The accident occurred around 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of Oak and Westwood avenues.
The teen suffered non-life threatening injuries and was taken to the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
Police investigation has turned up no impairment or criminality on the part of the driver, who was fully cooperative during questioning.
If you or someone you know has been involved in a bicycle traffic accident, contact the Edison personal injury lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on May 14th, 2010
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.
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 March 5th, 2010
A new bill being introduced in the New Jersey state legislature will require ticketing police officers to note the cause of the driver’s distraction in accident reports. If you or someone you love has been injured in an Edison car accident, the attorneys of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help get you the compensation you deserve.
If the new law passes, officers ticketing drivers following an accident will check off the cause of the distraction from a list, which will include boxes with labels such as:
- Hair grooming
- Eating
- Changing the radio
- Reading
- Attending to a pet
- Operating a fax machine
If you or someone you love has been injured as the result of a distracted driver, the Edison personal injury attorneys of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help you get the compensation you need. Contact us today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on January 18th, 2010
The State of New Jersey is set to strengthen its seat belt laws, as legislation requiring all vehicle occupants to wear seat belts is on its way to the governor’s desk. If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, the Edison personal injury lawyers of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help you get the financial compensation you deserve.
Under the current law, adults are allowed to go without seat belts if they’re sitting in rear seats. The new law will require everyone in a vehicle to be wearing a seat belt. However, critics are unhappy that the law is a secondary offense, meaning that officers will need another reason to pull over vehicles containing passengers who aren’t buckled up.
Seat belts are an important element in car safety. If you or someone you love has been injured in an auto accident, contact the Edison car accident lawyers of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on January 13th, 2010
A man dies after a car accident on Interstate 85 in Oconee County, NJ. If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, the Edison car accident lawyers of Levinson Axelrod may be able to represent you in court.
The accident occured right after 3 p.m. The 84-year-old man died from injuries sustained in the accident. The man’s Toyota Camry struck a Oconee County Sheriff deputies’ car, while he was pulled over for a traffic stop. The northbound lane was closed for over three hours while the wreck was cleared.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, contact the Edison car accident lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
