NJ Teens Required to Display Special Decal
Teenagers get in more car accidents than any other age group, and this certainly not news. New Jersey took a step towards protecting all motorists on August 6, when the state legislature passed Kyleigh’s Law, which is part of a package proposed in 2009 that requires teen drivers to affix a small red decal on
Read MoreDriver Killed after Truck Crashes into Building
A truck accident on July 27 claimed the life on one New York man, according to sources. An 18-wheeler burst into flames on Route 17 in Bergen County, New Jersey after crashing into a building. The driver of the truck died on the scene. Using dental records, the Bergen County Medical Examiner’s Office identified him
Read MoreOne Dead, One Critically Injured in NJ Truck Accident
An accident involving three cars and one dump truck in Warren County, New Jersey claimed one life and left one other person seriously injured, according to NJ.com. A vehicle traveling east on Route 46 veered across the centerline and collided head-on with a dump truck traveling in the opposite direction. The dump truck then veered
Read MoreThings to Remember Following a Truck Accident
A driver of the sedan is extremely lucky he was not seriously injured in a recent truck accident. If you ever find yourself in a truck accident, here are some pointers to keep in mind: Gather as much information as possible. Take pictures and get contact information of any witnesses. Be completely honest with the
Read MoreFaulty Brakes Lead to Truck Accident in Pennsylvania
A truck hauling municipal waste in Norristown, Pennsylvania crashed into several vehicles and eventually came to rest on SEPTA train tracks, according to Norristown.Patch.com. The truck involved in the accident was registered to a New Jersey trucking company. The driver of the truck claims his brakes failed, sending him into a Volkwagan in the intersection
Read MoreNJ Sees Slight Decline in Traffic Fatalities
New Jersey traffic fatalities have declined in 2012, according to statistics from the Division of Highway Traffic Safety and the New Jersey State Police. Midway through the calendar year, there have been 262 traffic fatalities in New Jersey, down from 291 at this point in 2011. That is a 10 percent decrease. In the Central
Read More50 Cent Injured in NY Truck Accident
Rapper 50 Cent, aka Curtis Jackson, was hospitalized following a New York truck accident, according to sources. 50 Cent was rear-ended by a Mack truck on the Long Island Expressway in Queens on June 25. According to his web site, 50 Cent was taken away on a stretcher after his bullet-proof SUV nearly flipped over
Read MoreTruck Accident Victim’s Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The family of a truck driver killed in a 2008 truck accident has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the manufacturer of the truck, according to sources. Edvin Medina, the driver, drove off the Williams Street Bridge in Brattleboro, New Jersey and died at the scene. Medina’s widow and children have filed the lawsuit against
Read MoreFatal Truck Accident Statistics in the U.S.
Whenever a commercial truck is involved in an accident with a smaller vehicle, the chances for a fatality are far greater. Motorists in smaller vehicles are much more vulnerable to serious injury and death. In 2009, 74,000 Americans were injured in truck accidents and 3,380 were killed. According to research, the type of accident most
Read MoreATA Asks FMCSA to Fully Disclose Study on Truck Accidents
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has requested to see a study from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that examines the accuracy of police reports that determine fault in a truck accident. Under the current FMCSA policy, fault is assigned to the motor carrier in all accidents, whether the trucker caused the accident or
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