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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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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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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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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Ice Causes Rash of Accidents

Posted on December 14th, 2009 No Comments

Dozens of car accidents were reported in the New Jersey and Pennsylvania area over the weekend due to the cold temperature causing the roads to ice over. If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident caused by ice on the road, the Edison personal injury attorneys of Levinson Axelrod may be able to secure you the compensation you’re owed.

The heavy rain and cold weather over the weekend combined to produce ice on roads in both states. Dozens of accidents and injuries occurred as a result of the icy road conditions, including a bus accident that sent 10 passengers to the hospital. New Jersey police had to shut down segments of Interstates 78, 80, and 287 because of the abysmal conditions.

If you or someone you love has been injured as a result of an ice-related car accident, contact the Edison auto accident lawyers of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.

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New Report: Pedistrian Fatalities on the Rise

Posted on December 11th, 2009 No Comments

According to a new report released by Transportation for America, pedestrian-related accidents in the United States are on the rise. If you or someone you love has been injured or worse in a pedestrian accident, the Edison car accident lawyers of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help represent your case in court.

Over the past 15 years, 76,000 pedestrians have been killed in automobile accidents. Additionally, the number of accidents is on the rise. Pedestrian accidents are particularly common in New Jersey: about 130 pedestrians have died in the first 10 months of 2009, a 21% increase over the total from the same period last year.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a traffic accident, contact the Edison car accident attorneys of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.

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More States Put Safety Belts on School Buses

Posted on December 10th, 2009 No Comments

More states are following New Jersey’s lead and requiring seat belts to be put in school buses. If your child has been injured in a school bus accident, the Edison personal injury attorneys of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help you get the financial compensation you need.

So far, New Jersey, New York, California, and Florida have all required seat belts to be placed in school buses. Texas has passed a law requiring them as of 2010. Most states employ school buses without seat belts, putting the children who rely on them for transportation at risk in the eventuality of an accident.

If a child in your family has been injured in a bus accident, contact the Edison bus accident lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.

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