Car Accidents
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Driver Going Wrong Way Causes Crash on Route 4 in Teaneck
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At any time, you could be driving safely when someone else’s dangerous behavior puts you in jeopardy. As Bergen County and other parts of North Jersey are a short trip over a bridge or through a tunnel from New York City, sometimes drivers from the five boroughs cause serious accidents in the Garden State. A
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Wrong-Way Driver Kills Four in Turnpike Crash
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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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North Bergen Car Crash Leaves Two Dead, Three Injured
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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
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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
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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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Rash of Deadly Motorcycle Accidents Hits New Jersey
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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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Autumn Brings Several Types of Slip and Fall Hazards
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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
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North Bergen Man Arrested Following Fatal Leonia Hit-and-Run Accident
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Stopping and assisting someone you’ve struck with your car isn’t just a moral responsibility, it’s the law. Unfortunately, there are numerous instances where drivers leave the scene of an accident, presumably to avoid the potential civil and criminal consequences of their actions. One such hit-and-run incident recently ended the life of an elderly Bergen County
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Driver in Fairview Injures Protesters
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Across North Jersey, there are numerous factors that increase the risk of collisions where vehicles hit pedestrians. Busy streets, drivers who exceed the speed limit and distractions such as cell phones all contribute to these potentially catastrophic incidents. Now, a threat that has arisen in several places throughout the country has led to multiple pedestrian
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Suing Over Significant Scarring or Disfigurement From an Automobile Accident
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New Jersey is a no-fault insurance state, which means that if you’re injured in a car accident, you usually must turn first to your own insurance policy to cover medical expenses and other out-of-pocket costs. If you suffer serious injuries, with damages that go beyond what your policy will cover, you would need to pursue
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Bergen County Man Charged With Vehicular Homicide Under the Influence Following West Orange Crash
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A tragic accident caused by a drunk driver can happen at any time. People from all walks of life make the dangerous decision to get behind the wheel when they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Sadly, a young dental assistant did not survive her encounter with a presumably intoxicated motorist near her
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NJ Court Holds Segway Rider Hit By Car Not Eligible for Pedestrian PIP Coverage
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Technological advances have given us new methods of transportation in the last couple of decades. E-bikes, Segways and other options can be especially useful on New Jersey roads. Of course, new vehicles trigger new types of vehicle accidents, and the law is still catching up when it comes adjudicating injury claims arising from collisions involving