New Jersey

  Truck Accidents.
HOME ABOUT US FAQ'S RESOURCES CONTACT US FREE CASE REVIEW
January 07, 2010
Truck-Accident
             
 
Selecting an attorney for legal cases is a very important decision. Please enter your information below to receive a Free Consultation from an attorney in your area:
 
Zip Code:   
 

Welcome to New Jersey Truck Accidents.com

 

 
Did You Know?    
 
 
Trucking Carriers And Drivers Are Required To Comply With The New Hours-Of-Service Rules.
Carriers and drivers were required to operate under the former rules through January 3, 2004. That allowed adequate time for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), regulated industry, and the enforcement community to be trained and make any systems changes required by the new rules. Compliance with the new rules was required starting January 4, 2004.

 


Truck accidents are common on New Jersey's hectic streets, avenues, and highways. An estimated 5,000 people die as a result of truck accidents and collisions in the United States.

 
Large Truck Involvement in Fatal Crashes    
 
 
Information on large truck traffic fatalities in New Jersey
Total Vehicles Involved in Fatal Crashes 1,057
Large Trucks Involved in Fatal Crashes 57
Percentage of Total Vehicles 5.4
Percentage of U.S.Total for Large Truck 1.2

Source: National Center for Statistics and Analysis
 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 6.3 million traffic accidents were reported by the police in 2003, in which more than 41,000 individuals were killed and approximately 3.2 million people were injured.

 
New Jersey Verdicts and Settlements    
 
 
New Jersey woman injured in car accident awarded $512,500 in damages by jury (7/9/1999)
Plaintiff, Heather Truchan sustained serious personal injuries as a result of an accident that occurred on December 10, 1993, at approximately 5:35 p.m. She was driving on Cheesquake Road in Sayreville, New Jersey at the time of the accident. As she
 

New Jersey Truck Accident Lawyers can help you with all legal matters concerning truck accidents and automobile accidents. Whether you have been charged with vehicular manslaughter or have been the victim of an auto-insurance scam, you can find help. To locate Truck Accident Lawyers nationwide click here. Our lawyers are willing and able to assist you with any and all litigation you wish to pursue if you or anyone you know has been the victim of a truck accident.

When truck drivers fail to take the necessary precautions to avoid trucking accidents, they needlessly endanger the lives of people who ride in smaller vehicles.

If you have been a victim of a truck accident, you do not need to suffer. Our attorneys can help you with filing a lawsuit so that you can receive compensation for your injuries and help pay for your medical bills.

Common causes of Truck Accidents:

  • DUI / DWI
  • Driver Fatigue
  • Truck Overturns
  • Backing
  • Vehicle Collisions
  • Transporting Equipment with Trailers
  • Overloaded Trucks or Trailers
  • Loads That Shift Weight

Contact our lawyer now If you have experienced personal injuries or substantial income loss as a result of a truck accident in New Jersey. Our lawyers are here to give you a free case review and to fight for you in court.

 


 
New Jersey Audio & Video    
 
  Morning Edition Returns: Accident Prone
Audio, RM, 44 Kbps, , 10/30/2003

In a just a few months on the job, an Arkansas truck driver ran into a dumpster, some concrete poles, and another truck.
Source: National Public Radio
 
 
New Jersey External Sites    
 
 

NTL Catalog: Identifying Factors And Mitigation Technol
... significant factors that contribute to truck accidents in New Jersey and to ... Coverage:, New Jersey. Rights Management:. Classification:, Truck
National Transportation Library: Digital Collection: Br
Accidents That Shouldn't Happen: A Report of the Grade Crossing Safety Task Force to ... 79 on Portal Bridge near Secaucus, New Jersey, November

 


  News Room  
 


Latest news about Truck Accidents.com cases in New Jersey and nationwide:

MTC Teams With Caltrans And The Region’s Transit Operators To Respond To Freeway Closures
As a result of the tanker truck crash and fire early on Sunday, April 29, a portion of the I-80 eastbound to I-580 eastbound connector collapsed on...
Read more >


Trucks Carry The Most Freight By Weight And Value
Trucks carry three-fourths of the value of freight shipped in the United States and two-thirds of the weight, according to revised numbers released...
Read more >


Trucking Continued To Dominate The U.S. Commercial Freight Industry In 2002
Trucking, both for-hire and private, continued its dominance of the freight industry in 2002 in value, weight, and ton-miles.  From 1993 to 20...
Read more >


More Truck Accidents.com News >

 
 

Truck Accidents.com Terms

 


Today's Terms

Kingpin

Definition:
Pin around which a steer axle's wheels pivot.

PTO (Power Takeoff)

Definition:
Device used to transmit engine power to auxiliary equipment.

Tandem Axle (Tandems)

Definition:
Pair of axles and associated suspension usually located close together.

More Truck Accidents.com Terms >

 

Truck Accident Resources

 


Search Truck Accident resources in our resource center:

More Resources >

 

Truck Accident Hot Topics

 
Topics Related to Truck Accidents:
  • DUI / DWI
  • Driver Fatigue
  • Truck Overturns
  • Backing

More Truck Accident Topics >

New Jersey Truck-Accident Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need an Truck-Accident attorney you should contact our Truck-Accident Attorney as soon as possible:

  • Absecon
  • Asbury Park
  • Atlantic City
  • Bayonne
  • Blackwood
  • Bloomfield
  • Brick
  • Bridgeton
  • Bridgewater
  • Clementon
  • Clifton
  • East Brunswick
  • East Orange
  • Edison
  • Elizabeth
  • Englishtown
  • Fort Lee
  • Freehold
  • Hackensack
  • Hoboken
  • Howell
  • Jackson
  • Jersey City
  • Kearny
  • Lakewood
  • Linden
  • Marlton
  • Millville
  • Monroe Township
  • Morristown
  • Mount Holly
  • Mount Laurel
  • New Brunswick
  • Newark
  • North Bergen
  • North Brunswick
  • Old Bridge
  • Passaic
  • Paterson
  • Perth Amboy
  • Piscataway
  • Plainfield
  • Princeton
  • Sewell
  • Somerset
  • Teaneck
  • Toms River
  • Trenton
  • Union
  • Vineland
  • Wayne
  Need to find a Truck Accident Lawyer Nationwide? Visit TruckAccidentLawyer.com


New Jersey - Truck Accident Lawyer
 


Legal Disclaimers
The information provided on New Jersey Truck Accidents.com is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues commonly encountered. Your access to and use of this website is subject to additional Terms and Conditions.

Local Professional? Generate new business today
Call 866-227-9356 or contact a sales rep


This site is part of the LawFirms.com Network
©2010 ExpertHub, wholly owned subsidiary of MoxyMedia, Inc.