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.

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.

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Teenage cyclist injured in bicycle-car accident

Posted on May 14th, 2010 No Comments

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.

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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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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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Former Mets ace pitcher Gooden charged with DUI

Posted on March 25th, 2010 No Comments

Former star pitcher Dwight Gooden has been charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and leaving the scene of an accident in connection to a traffic accident that occurred in New Jersey. If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, the Edison personal injury attorneys of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve.

Gooden, who had his best years with the Mets and the Yankees, was involved in a two-car crash at about 9 in the morning in the Franklin Lakes area. Police report that a child was in his vehicle at the time of the accident, causing him to be charged with child endangerment as well as driving under the influence of a drug.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a DUI accident caused by someone else, the Edison car accident attorneys of Levinson Axelrod may be able to get you the compensation you need. Contact us today by calling 800-346-5529.

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New Bill: Cite Distraction Cause in Accident Reports

Posted on March 5th, 2010 No Comments

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.

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NJ to Tighten Seat Belt Laws

Posted on January 18th, 2010 No Comments

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.

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New Jersey Mothers Fight for Toppling Warnings

Posted on December 16th, 2009 No Comments

A pair of New Jersey mothers is fighting to require toppling warnings on televisions and other consumer products which pose a damage to children if they fall. If you or someone you love has been injured by a consumer product, the Edison personal injury lawyers of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help get you the compensation you deserve.

Both women lost toddlers to falling television sets, and hope to convince lawmakers that such products should be made safer for children. They believe that home furniture that could fall and injure children should come with a warning and instructions for parents on how to fix the furniture to the floor.

If your child has been injured by a consumer product, contact the Edison personal injury lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529 today.

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