Jonas Seigel
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Wrong-Way Driver Kills Four in Turnpike Crash
No matter how carefully you are operating your vehicle, there might not be any way to avoid a collision when a car or truck is coming straight at you. On a busy highway like the New Jersey Turnpike, it could be impossible to cross into another lane without causing a crash. Shortly after midnight on…
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Increased Height of Pickup Trucks Cited as a Safety Hazard
Your imagination is not getting the best of you if it seems like many passenger vehicles are taller than ever. The height of the average pickup truck is more than 10 percent higher than vehicles in that category a generation ago. Many SUV models also put the driver farther above the ground than in the…
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North Bergen Car Crash Leaves Two Dead, Three Injured
At any time of day or night, there is potential danger on New Jersey roads. Some of the main thoroughfares approaching bridges and tunnels can be particularly hazardous. Tonnelle Avenue, which runs through several towns near the Lincoln Tunnel, is one example of a road that might have heavy traffic regardless of the hour. Shortly…
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Lawsuit Claims Deadly Garden State Parkway Accident Was Linked to Tesla’s Self-Driving Features
Many new cars today have features which use cameras and other types of technology in an effort to reduce the likelihood of an accident. Some of these advances are designed to guide vehicle operators toward safe behavior, such as alerts that their car has veered out of its lane. On the other hand, there are…
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Overturned Truck Spills Lumber Payload at the Turnpike Interchange with I-287
Large trucks present a greater danger on major highways than smaller vehicles. The size and force of a tractor-trailer means that catastrophic and fatal injuries are much more likely if a collision occurs. Another type of hazard associated with commercial vehicle accidents is the release of cargo onto the road due to poorly secured items,…
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Slip and Fall Hazards at Bars, Nightclubs and Other Places Where Drinks are Served
As we approach the holiday season, celebrations where alcoholic drinks are served will become more commonplace all the way through New Year’s. Some of these gatherings will occur in bars and restaurants where intoxicating beverages are served year-round. In other cases, parties will take place at homes and offices. No matter where libations are flowing,…
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Pedestrian Dies in NJ Hit and Run Accident After Leaving Wawa
Drivers who injure or kill pedestrians are required by law to remain at the scene until police arrive. However, many motorists, presumably concerned about the potential legal consequences, take off, possibly preventing the injured party from getting the timely assistance they need to survive. In Cumberland County, a man ended up as the victim of…
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Denville Woman Dies in Crash on I-78 in Hillside
The major highways that run through North Jersey never sleep. Though the heaviest traffic might be during the morning and evening rush hours, there are always cars and trucks on roads like the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and Interstates 78, 80 and 287. Sadly, this means that when one vehicle makes contact with…
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Rash of Deadly Motorcycle Accidents Hits New Jersey
Throughout New Jersey, July and August were filled with headlines about accidents where motorcycle riders and some passengers suffered serious or fatal injuries. A biker died after being ejected in a collision at the intersection of Route 206 and Oakwood Drive in Oakridge. On Route 120 in between MetLife Stadium and the American Dream shopping…
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Truck Driver Charged with Vehicular Homicide in Possible NJ Road Rage Incident
New Jersey’s roads are dangerous even when everyone is trying to use their best behavior. Crowded highways, drivers in a hurry and confusing intersections all contribute to vehicle accidents. The Garden State also has a reputation for aggressive driving. In some situations, someone who is angry behind the wheel expresses their frustration through their car…
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Supreme Court Reviewing Whether NJ Transit Immunity Applies for Out-of-State Accidents
In both the northern and southern parts of the state, hundreds of thousands of residents use New Jersey Transit as part of their daily commute. For a large percentage of those riders, their trip either begins or ends across a state line in New York or Pennsylvania. This might not seem to be of much…
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Autumn Brings Several Types of Slip and Fall Hazards
As autumn’s colors transform the New Jersey landscape and temperatures drop, residents of this area have a lot to look forward to. Whether it’s the beauty of local foliage or the relief that parents feel when their children return to school, many area residents consider fall the best time of the year. Things can change…