Posted on September 8th, 2010
An elderly couple was killed in a car accident in the town of Ramapo.
The man and woman were from Fairview, New Jersey and were traveling on the Palisades Interstate when the 81-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle for unknown reasons.
The car then drove into a wooden median before striking a large tree and coming to a stop. The husband was pronounced dead at the scene and his 79-year-old wife was transported to the hospital where she was later pronounced dead due to injuries sustained in the accident.
Car accidents can happened unexpectedly and have traumatizing effects on all involved, our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victim.
Posted on July 13th, 2010
A New Jersey woman was struck and killed by a former ‘Melrose Place’ actress in a drunk driving car accident in New York.
The actress was driving a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe when she hit the passenger side of a vehicle that was attempting to turn into a driveway. The passenger in this vehicle, a 60-year-old mother, was killed instantly.
Her husband, who was driving the vehicle, was transported to the hospital by helicopter with serious injuries. The former actress is charged with vehicular homicide and second and third-degree assault by auto.
Drunk driving car accidents can have traumatic outcomes for everyone involved. Our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victims of the accident.
Posted on March 24th, 2010
A construction worker from New Jersey is being hospitalized after a construction accident in Delaware.
Officials said that the 35-year-old man was repairing a hole when a coworker was trying to attach a bucket to a backhoe. The bucket then slid down the hole after the ground gave way under the weight and trapped the man in the hole. His coworkers and a rescue team were able to get the man out of the steep hole. The man was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction accident, contact the New Jersey construction accident lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on February 3rd, 2010
In April 2008, a fatal accident took the lives of three people. A truck driver involved in the accident has been sentenced to 6 months in prison.
The truck driver pleaded guilty to felony charges of grossly negligent vehicle operation resulting in death. The accident occurred when the tractor-trailer overturned on a curve and hit two cars. Two men were killed and 5 months later a third victim died of injuries related to the crash.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a truck accident, contact the New Jersey truck accident lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529 today.
Posted on January 25th, 2010
On Jan. 16, a Port Authority officer was hit by a motor vehicle and killed by the injuries he sustained.
The officer who died was a 16-year veteran and was beloved for his helpful ways. He was running across multiple lanes of traffic to help out another officer when he was struck. He was taken to the hospital, but died later that evening. The eastbound lanes of Walt Whitman bridge were shut down while a police investigation took place. The driver of the car who struck the officer has not been named or charged with anything as they await for the results of toxicology reports.
If you or someone you love has been injured or worse in a car accident, contact the New jersey car accident lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529 today.
Posted on January 22nd, 2010
A three-vehicle accident shut down the New Jersey-bound traffic in the Holland Tunnel for half an hour on Wednesday evening, during the height of the rush-hour traffic. If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, the New Jersey personal injury lawyers of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve.
The accident occurred at approximately 5:15 on Wednesday. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey shut down the lanes of traffic so that they could clear the accident. No one appeared to be injured at the time the story went to press.
If you or someone you love has been injured as the result of a car accident, contact the New Jersey auto accident injury attorneys of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on January 22nd, 2010
The New Jersey Supreme Court has upheld an 18-year sentence for a college student accused of a DWI-related fatality. If someone you love has been injured or killed in an accident involving a drunk driver, the New Jersey car accident injury lawyers of Levinson Axelrod can help you fight for your rights.
The accident occurred in late 2006, when the then-19-year-old hit and killed a 21-year-old driver. He pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter, aggravated assault, and DUI. The judge sentenced him to 18 years of prison, 15 of which had to be served before he could be paroled. The upper court confirmed the legality of the sentencing because it did not violate New Jersey state law.
If you or someone you love has been injured by a drunk driver, you might be entitled to financial compensation. To learn more about your rights, contact the New Jersey car accident injury attorneys of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on January 20th, 2010
The New Jersey personal injury attorneys of Levinson Axelrod have learned that two New Jersey residents have passed away following a tragic three-vehicle accident which occurred on the Garden State Parkway.
The 46-year-old driver of a 2002 Saab lost control of his southbound vehicle, crossing the lanes of traffic into the northbound lanes, where he hit a 2004 Nissan Sentra. A third vehicle ran into the back of the Sentra. The driver of the Saab and a 28-year-old woman who was a passenger in the Nissan were killed in the accident.
The Garden State Parkway was shut down for roughly four hours following the accident.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, contact the New Jersey personal injury attorneys of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on January 20th, 2010
New Jersey governor John Corzine has signed into law a piece of legislation which strengthens New Jersey’s seat belt requirements.
Under the old law, all occupants of motor vehicles were required to wear seat belts, except for adults sitting in rear seats. The new law requires all occupants of the vehicle to wear safety belts at all times, regardless of age or where they are sitting.
Although the law is being praised for protecting vehicle occupants, some critics are accusing the law of not doing enough. Under the law, failing to wear a seat belt is a secondary offense, meaning that police officers cannot pull over cars for seat belt infractions, and can only write tickets if the driver has been pulled over for another offense.
If you or someone you love has been injured or worse in an automobile accident, contact the New Jersey car accident injury lawyers of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on January 20th, 2010
An officer with the Delaware River Port Authority police department was killed in a car accident while responding to a call early Saturday morning.
The 40-year-old driver had responded to a 2 a.m. accident on the Walt Whitman Bridge. He noticed another driving attempting to make a u-turn to avoid the scene of the accident, and while attempting to tell the driver not to make the turn, he was struck by another vehicle. A nurse on the scene attempted to assist while another officer rushed him to the hospital, but the officer died shortly after arrival.
The law team at the offices of Levinson Axelrod is deeply saddened by the loss of a peace officer in the line of duty, and our heartfelt condolences go out to the officer’s family. If you or a loved one has been a victim of a car accident, contact the New Jersey car accident lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
