2 hurt after minivan strikes debris from fiery I-78 truck crash

September 6, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Tractor Trailer Crash Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. BERKELEY HEIGHTS — Two people in a minivan were hurt after their vehicle struck debris from a tractor-trailer that struck the center divider on Interstate 78 and burst into flames Tuesday morning, officials said. The eastbound tractor-trailer hit the divider near milepost 45.5, sending concrete into lanes on…

Officials: Pennsylvania trooper at fault in fatal crash

August 29, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Garbage Truck Crash Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania State Police say a trooper killed when his cruiser collided with a garbage truck in July was at fault in the wreck, which also injured his partner and passenger. State police say the cruiser’s speed — which isn’t being…

Update: Attorney confirms Jane Train has died

August 24, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Truck Crash Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Local musician Janet Rains, known as Jane Train, has died after being removed from life support, her attorney confirmed Wednesday afternoon. “Janet has passed,” attorney Ed Ciarimboli said. “Her family and friends want to thank everybody for their prayers and support over the last five weeks.”…

Booker, Menendez question Trump decision on rule for drivers

August 23, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. WASHINGTON — The engineer of a New Jersey Transit train traveling at more than twice the speed limit when it smashed into Hoboken Terminal last September was diagnosed last with sleep apnea. After the accident, the U.S. Transportation Department drafted a rule requiring railroads and trucking companies to…

Can the Police Pull Me Over For Not Having a License Plate Light On My Vehicle?

August 22, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Defense Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark The issue in this case is can the police pull somebody over for not having a license plate light on their vehicle.  As a result of the stop the police officer walked up to the car after the defendant, Signode left but turn right. The officer…

What Do I Have to Do When I Reopen My Worker Comp Case That I Settled Less Than 2 Years Ago?

August 22, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Workers Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In this case the Appellate Division addressed and increase in disability claimed by the petitioner Mr. Roy. The central issue was the proper handling of the case by the petitioners attorney and the arguments the defense attorney raised.  In this case the petitioner was initially injured…

Evidentiary proofs required by New Jersey courts to prove DWI cases

August 22, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In the next series of blogs my office is going to discuss the current status of evidentiary proofs required by New Jersey courts to prove DWI cases as New Jersey moves toward allowing personal use possession and consumption of marijuana once Chris Christie leaves office and a possible…

Woman injured in crash where driver was on heroin reportedly gets $1.3M

August 19, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Truck Crash Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. UPPER DEERFIELD TWP. —  A woman who was seriously hurt when her boyfriend struck another vehicle head-on in Cumberland County has been awarded a $1.3 million, a report says. Brittany Dean, 37, was a passenger in a pickup truck driven by her boyfriend, David Uhland, when the…

Victim of I-287 crash in Edison ID’d as Toms River man

August 17, 2017 |

More than 150 people from around Central Jersey converged on the grounds of the Clarence Dillon library here for one of the many vigils being conducted Sunday. Paul Grzella | Staff Video Submitted by New Jersey Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. EDISON – The motorcyclist who died Monday in a crash on Interstate 287 in…

NJ Turnpike closed by overturned tanker, fire

August 15, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Truck Crash Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark NJ Turnpike closed by overturned tanker, fire BORDENTOWN — An overturned truck and fire shutdown a section of the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday. (Thomas via Twitter @sebastian13v) A photo submitted by a New Jersey 101.5 listener showed thick black smoke billowing into the air from…