Hit and Run
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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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Toms River Woman Alleges Negligent EMS Workers Caused Her to Fall from Stretcher
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It’s never a good situation when you require the assistance of emergency medical services personnel. Once you’re in their hands however, you trust that they will take all possible measures to keep you safe and comfortable until you can receive treatment at a hospital or other type of medical facility. The last thing most people
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Steps that Property Owners Should Take when Freezing Rain Threatens Outdoor Walkways
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When winter weather is mentioned, people often envision a blanket of white snow. However some of the most dangerous seasonal conditions are much more difficult to see. Freezing rain that collects on sidewalks and other outdoor pathways is more likely to cause a serious slip and fall accident than crunchy white powder. An invisible layer
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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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Pedestrian Dies in NJ Hit and Run Accident After Leaving Wawa
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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
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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
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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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Truck Driver Charged with Vehicular Homicide in Possible NJ Road Rage Incident
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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
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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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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