‘Beautiful Mind’ Mathematician John Nash And Wife Killed In New Jersey Turnpike Accident
Famous Princeton mathematician John Nash and his wife Alicia were killed in a car accident on the New Jersey turnpike last week. Nash is widely known as the brilliant math genius portrayed by Russell Crowe in the movie A Beautiful Mind. In the movie, the story follows the academic career of Nash, who suffered from
Read MoreHow Safe Is Cycling in New Jersey?
New Jersey is desperately attempting to find solutions that would reduce the high number of bicycle accidents throughout the state. According to cycling advocates and the National Conference of State Legislatures, New Jersey lacks the infrastructure and laws to protect cyclists. Including the rest of the U.S., New Jersey is one of 17 states that
Read MoreCan Technology Help or Hurt Driver Safety?
Distracted driving has become one of the primary causes of car and truck accidents during the last decade. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 660,000 American drivers are using mobile phones and driving at any given time. New Jersey State Police say that distracted driving has become the top factor in car
Read MoreEight New Jersey Employees Injured in Hazmat Work Accident
Several workers in Hammonton, New Jersey were hospitalized after a hazmat incident. Workers claimed that they were not feeling well and had a burning sensation in their lungs and eyes. Once everyone was evacuated and HAZMAT units arrived on the scene to investigate the accident, it was determined that a leak of fluoromethane refrigerant was
Read MoreWhy Are Pedestrian Accidents On the Rise In New Jersey?
Pedestrian accidents are increasing throughout New Jersey, and police across the state are looking for ways to reduce the high numbers of deaths and catastrophic injuries. According to New Jersey State Police, there were 169 fatal pedestrian accidents last year. Since the start of 2015, there have been more than 40 fatal pedestrian accidents. New
Read MoreCan Rewarding Safety Prevent Truck Accidents?
New Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) programs could reward truck companies based on exceeding safety performance metrics. The new program, named “Beyond Compliance”, aims to improve the safety of commercial motor vehicles by rewarding carriers who exceed the minimum regulatory requirements. Commercial carriers could also be rewarded based on what new adaptive technologies they
Read MoreFamily of Comedian Killed in Tracy Morgan’s Truck Accident Receives $10M Settlement
Several months ago, we updated our readers on the continuing litigation surrounding the truck accident that took the life of comedian James McNair and injured famous actor Tracy Morgan. Recently, McNair’s family settled with Walmart, the party allegedly responsible for the accident, for $10 million. By outlining the specifics of this case, our readers can
Read MoreInvestigators Examine New Reason Speeding Causes Truck Accidents
Truck accidents are among the most devastating events on our roads, caused by fatigued driving, poor maintenance and other forms of driver error. However, a new cause of truck accidents has become increasingly relevant, blowout accidents involving worn tires. Blowout accidents occur when trucks rapidly lose tire pressure, causing the driver to lose control of
Read MoreCan New Jersey Reduce the Rate of Distracted Driving Accidents?
Distracted driving has become a major cause of car accidents in New Jersey, killing and injuring as many people as drunk driving and speeding. According to New Jersey State Police, distracted driving has been largely responsible for an increase in fatal car accidents. In response to the surge in distracted driving accidents, law enforcement across
Read MoreSpevack Law Firm and Co-Counsel Receive $3 Million Verdict From Car Accident
David Spevack of Spevack Law Firm was co-counsel to a case where a young woman with a bright future ahead of her was catastrophically injured in a car accident. By summarizing the events and aftermath of the accident, we hope our readers can learn about the financial and physical costs of motor vehicle accidents and
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