Serious Crash on Route 202 in Branchburg
The Branchburg Police Department is investigating a serious crash that took place at the intersection of Route 202 and Holland Brook Road on Monday. According to initial reports, the crash involved a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle,...
Car Accident Evidence: What to Keep After a Crash in New Jersey
Summary: Preserve car accident evidence as soon as it is safe to do so. Photos, witness information, police reports, medical records, repair documents, financial records, and digital files can help explain how the crash happened a...
Accidents on the New Jersey Turnpike
Key Takeaways
Somerset County drivers most often reach the Turnpike Extension by way of Interstate 287 and the Route 78 interchange, both known for heavy merge traffic.
New Jersey gives injured drivers two years to file a claim and ...
Causes of Car Accidents in New Jersey
Key Takeaways
Proving fault in a New Jersey car accident requires identifying the specific negligent behavior, such as speeding, distracted driving, or failing to yield.
New Jersey's no-fault insurance system allows injured drivers ...
How Investigators Determine the Cause of an Auto Accident
Key Takeaways
Fault in New Jersey auto accidents is established through driver statements, camera and dashcam footage, event data recorder ("black box") data, physical evidence, and road and maintenance records.
New Jersey's no-faul...
What Are the Long-Term Effects of Car Accident Injuries?
The long-term car accident injuries that crash survivors experience often result in severe physical restrictions, emotional distress, and substantial financial burdens that can persist for decades. Although some recover within weeks, many f...
New Jersey Ranks Third in U.S. for Unsafe Fatal Crashes
New Jersey ranks third in the nation for fatal car crashes involving aggressive or careless driving. According to a new LendingTree analysis, 45.1% of fatal crashes in 2024 involved at least one unsafe behavior, including aggressive, carele...
Tractor-Trailer Causes Fatal Four-Car Turnpike Crash
A New Jersey man was killed Tuesday in a four-vehicle crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Bayonne. According to the New Jersey State Police, a tractor-trailer traveling eastbound on the Hudson Bay Extension struck the rear of an SUV near mi...
Fatal Fuel Tanker Fire on I-287 Near Metuchen
On Sunday, an SUV driver was killed and a passenger seriously injured when their vehicle struck a fuel tanker carrying 8,000 gallons of gasoline, sparking a major fire on Interstate 287 near Metuchen. The New Jersey State Police said the no...