New Jersey Personal Injury Blog

Three Injured in New Jersey Car Accident Caused by Deer

A vehicle rollover accident in Chesterfield Township, New Jersey, injured three people. According to a news report in The Telegraph, the accident occurred on Saratoga Road when the 19 year old driver of a Chevy Malibu lost control of her vehicle when she tried to evade a deer which suddenly ran across the road from out of an adjacent cornfield. The vehicle struck a ditch, became airborne and then rolled over several times. The news report noted that one of the passengers, a 19 year old man, was ejected and sustained serious injuries. The driver suffered serious injuries and one other passenger escaped with minor injuries.

Rollover accidents can lead to catastrophic injury and death. According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), at least 10,000 people die each year as a result of rollover accidents. That accounts for nearly 25 percent of traffic accident fatalities in the United States.

Aside from driver negligence and road hazards (such as debris and animal crossings), some auto product defects including those relating to tires, seatbelts, and design deficiencies resulting in roof crush, can increase the chance of a rollover accident or the severity of the resulting injuries.

In any vehicle accident involving a rollover or possible product failures, it is imperative to preserve the vehicle involved in the incident. The vehicle must be preserved unaltered so it can be thoroughly examined by an expert for any evidence of design or manufacturing auto product failures and defects. If an accident or injury was caused by a vehicle defect, the manufacturer, and sometimes the seller, of the defective product can be held liable for the injuries and damages suffered as a consequence of the incident.

The New Jersey auto products liability attorneys at Blume Goldfaden have, for decades, represented those injured as a result of unsafe motor vehicle products, as well as families who have lost loved ones due to auto product defects.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a rollover motor vehicle accident, contact us today for a no-cost consultation at 973-635-5400.

Four Injured in New Jersey Truck Accident

Four people were injured when a delivery truck rear-ended an SUV on Delilah Road in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. A 33 year old man operating the delivery truck struck the SUV and pushed it into traffic where it collided with a second SUV. All three drivers involved, and a 77 year old passenger in the first SUV, were injured in the crash. Rescue workers had difficulty freeing the elderly passenger from the vehicle. Press of Atlantic City.com reported that the driver of the delivery truck was cited for careless driving.

When large vehicles, such as trucks are involved in accidents with passenger vehicles, it often results in serious injuries to the occupants of the smaller vehicles. The collision in the report described here is an example of how occupants of even larger passenger vehicles, such as SUVs, can sustain significant injuries when struck by a larger truck. Truck accidents can result in catastrophic injuries including those to the brain and spinal cord, bones, and other internal injuries; however, the full extent of the injuries in the Egg Harbor accident were not reported.

One of the biggest challenges victims are faced with in the aftermath of a truck accident is dealing with insurance companies. Speaking with an experienced New Jersey truck accident attorney before communicating with insurance adjusters or attorneys representing other parties involved in the accident can help protect your rights and guide you on proper decisions to make regarding your property damage claims, medical expense coverage and compensation for any physical injuries suffered. Failing to secure adequate legal representation could jeopardize your ability to pursue a valid and timely claim.

The lawyers at Blume Goldfaden have decades of experience representing injured victims and their families. We understand how to communicate and negotiate with insurance companies; and, how to protect your legal rights and best interests. Call us at 973-635-5400 for a no-cost consultation and evaluation of your potential claim.