Everyone knows that collisions with cars, motorcycles and trucks happen every day throughout New Jersey, but train accidents are also a dangerous reality. When a pedestrian is struck by a train, the consequences can be even more severe and often fatal. Recently, a...
Month: October 2012
Above-ground regulators risk public safety in New Jersey
People in Newark, New Jersey, may be aware of natural gas as an energy source that supplies heat and electricity. However, a recent safety concern about an alleged negligent security risk was brought to court against New Jersey Natural Gas regarding above-ground...
Forklift accident injures workers in Paterson
Forklifts are widely used throughout New Jersey and the rest of the country. But just because a heavy piece of machinery such as a forklift is commonly used doesn't mean that this kind of equipment is free of risk. Anyone who has spent much time around a forklift of...
1 dead in fiery dump truck accident on NJ Turnpike
A recent deadly accident involving a dump truck in Robbinsville underscores the significant damage, disruption and loss of life that can result from accidents involving large commercial vehicles. The New Jersey Turnpike has seen its share of serious traffic accidents,...
Star high school athlete in Bloomfield killed in car accident
We're sad to report that a 16-year-old girl -- a star high school athlete from Bloomfield -- was killed in an auto accident on Sept. 30. The teenager was in the back seat of a car that was struck by a speeding vehicle coming from the opposite direction. Two friends...