On June 3, 2020, a 21-year-old woman from Teaneck, NJ was involved in a multi-vehicle accident along I-95 in Fort Lee. As she stepped out of her vehicle to survey the damage, she was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer. Reports state that the driver of the tractor-trailer did not…
Although accidents happen all the time, each one is unique and different, especially those involving tractor trailers, buses, and other commercial vehicles. Therefore, it is important that our firm customizes where we are going right from the beginning of our initial investigation. It is imperative on a hired attorney’s part…
It is no secret that road conditions in New York and New Jersey can be hazardous during the winter months. While you might think that tractor trailers, due to their immense size and professionally licensed drivers, would be less affected by winter weather, statistics suggests otherwise. Unfortunately, commercial truck accidents cause major…
Truck drivers have one of the most important jobs in the country. Without large trucks and the drivers who operate them in New Jersey and elsewhere, goods and products would fail to reach those who rely on them every single day. However, driving a large truck is a big responsibility….
The trucking industry is a valuable resource in this country. It provides us with access to numerous goods we use on a daily basis and contributes to the economy of our nation through the jobs it creates and services it provides. Anyone driving in New Jersey can attest to the…
You may be surprised to learn that, based on federal government statistics, the negligence of truck drivers and trucking companies is not always the cause of truck accidents. In the spring, the federal agency that is in charge of regulating interstate trucking in the U.S., the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration…
Commercial truck accidents are different in many ways from collisions between standard-sized passenger vehicles. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a crash that involved a tractor-trailer (or semi-truck), you should work with a law firm that understands these differences and how they can impact your…
A truck accident can lead to catastrophic and fatal injuries for those in passenger vehicles that are involved in the crash. Pedestrians, bicyclists and others face the risk of serious injuries as well when these accidents occur. One reason why these crashes can be severe: Commercial trucks are mammoth vehicles….
By: Garry R. Salomon Yesterday, at around 3:00 PM, on the way back to my law office from Newark, New Jersey I found myself at a dead standstill on Route 80 East near the Garden State Parkway. I knew something terrible happened because all traffic was stopped on all I80…
Sharing the road with large trucks can be unnerving. This is especially true in adverse conditions like bad weather, or—in the case of a recent accident—a lost truck driver. According to The Times of Trenton, three people were recently killed when their SUV collided with a tractor-trailer. The driver of…
