Hit and Run
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Authorities Investigating Fatal Tenafly Crash Involving Two Trucks
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Most people understand that sanitation workers must be strong and willing to work in all types of weather conditions. However, it’s easy to overlook the dangers associated with this type of work, which usually requires one or two individuals to hop on and off a large truck that makes frequent stops. Impatient drivers, or those
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Newark Student’s Family Alleges Catastrophic Injury Caused by School Bus Driver Negligence
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Despite laws established to protect young people as they get on and off of school buses, serious accidents involving students continue to occur. In some cases, the victims of these incidents suffer catastrophic injuries. While many of these collisions occur because motorists ignore the rules designed to increase safety around school buses, a recent New
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Wyckoff Resident Dies in Midland Park Hit and Run Accident
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When a negligent driver causes an accident where you are seriously injured or a family member was killed, you have the right to seek compensation from the at-fault motorist. Unfortunately, there are instances where the motorist triggers a collision and then flees the scene. This can be very distressing for victims, but there are ways
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Study of Auto Insurance Claim Trends Cites Risks Associated with Distracted Driving, Young Motorists and Electric Vehicles
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Auto insurance companies and risk analysis firms are on the frontlines when it comes to identifying factors that make vehicle accidents more likely. An annual report based on an exhaustive review of insurance claims offers various conclusions about trends recognized in car crash data nationwide. Some findings in the LexisNexis Risk Solutions 2024 U.S. Auto Insurance
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NJ Considering Requiring Registration and Insurance for E-Bikes
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As two- and three-wheeled electric bicycles (e-bikes) gain popularity in New Jersey, police departments and hospitals are noticing more injuries stemming from accidents involving these machines. In some cases, riders are hurt after being hit by a car truck. In other situations, e-bikes strike pedestrians or other vehicles. E-bikes can travel faster and cover longer
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Motorcycle Rider Dies in Collision on Exit Ramp off Route 17 in Maywood
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North Jersey is covered with highways where drivers are known for their aggressiveness and willingness to exceed the speed limit. However, the most dangerous part of the journey often occurs when a car, truck or motorcycle is trying to get on or off the highway. Motorcycles are particularly vulnerable when a motorist takes a ramp
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Fatal Truck-Bus Collision on Route 3 Triggers Fiery Explosion
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Any accident involving a commercial vehicle presents the risk of severe injuries. The size and force of a semi-truck can be devastating when it hits another vehicle. Even worse, tractor-trailers might be carrying flammable materials or other hazardous substances. In these cases, the danger stemming from a collision is even greater. A recent fatal crash
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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
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Englewood Teacher Killed in Dumont Pedestrian Accident Involving Elderly Driver
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In an instant, one careless driver could change many lives forever. A fatal auto accident doesn’t just end the life of the victim, but inflicts permanent harm on the people who loved and relied on them. The recent loss of a beloved first-grade teacher in Bergen County shattered not just her family, but the school
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Linden Father Claims School’s Negligence Led to Death of his Football Player Son
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At every level of football, there has been concern about player safety, particularly the harmful effects of concussions and other traumatic brain injuries. Despite concussion protocol training and equipment improvements, the well-being of young players often hinges on the judgment of coaches and other school district personnel. The tragic death of a Linden High School
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New Jersey Cyclist Dies in Hit-and Run Accident
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Motorists are required by New Jersey law to stop and get medical treatment for parties they have injured in a vehicle collision. Still, many drivers seek to avoid their legal responsibility by fleeing the scene of an accident. The likelihood of a hit-and-run can be even higher when a car or truck strikes a bicycle,
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Juvenile Charged with Hit and Run in Fatal Teaneck Crash
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A fatal morning auto accident in Teaneck devastated a family and led to criminal charges against the juvenile responsible for the crash. Dymond Fryson, a 40-year-old patient authorization specialist for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, was only few doors from her home when the tragedy occurred. She had just dropped her daughter at school when