Route 17 in Paramus, NJ, closes after steel falls from truck

February 24, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Truck Crash Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Click to watch video: PARAMUS, New Jersey (WABC) John del Giorno and Heather O’Rourke reporting live (Eyewitness News) A steel bar that spilled off a flatbed truck in a crash on Route 17 in Paramus struck a vehicle, sending the driver to the hospital. The steel…

Tractor trailer crash, debris spill close lanes along Route 17 at Route 4

February 23, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Truck Crash Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark PARAMUS – An overturned tractor trailer and debris spill Wednesday morning on Route 17 north initially led to the closure of the highway in both directions at Route 4, authorities said. The crash occurred about 6:20 a.m. just north of Fairview Avenue, initially prompting the closure…

Why is my Worker’s Compensation award so small and the benefits so low?

February 20, 2017 |

Sondhi v Tropicana Hotel and Casino decided February 13, 2017 Submitted by New Jersey Workers Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In this case the petitioner appeals the workers compensation judge’s determination that he should be awarded more than a 30% partial disability of the statutory left foot. The judge considered the medical records and the parties’…

Why is the Court ordering that I pay for the defendants’ doctors appointments that I am required to go to as part of my personal injury claim?

February 20, 2017 |

McInRoy v village supermarket Inc. (Shoprite of Hammonton) Appellate division decided February 14, 2017. Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. The sole issue in this Law Division decision is the defense attorney’s request that the plaintiff pay for a missed independent medical exam appointment fee of $375.00. In this case the plaintiff…

What Are My Rights to Evidence for a Pretrial Detention Hearing?

February 17, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark Recently the New Jersey Superior Court implemented the final part of the State’s Bail Reform Act N.J.S.A. 2A:162-15 to -26 since it went into effect on January 1, 2017 and approved by voters and the legislature over 2 years ago. Now, when some is arrested there is…

More N.J. Snow Updates: 300 Accidents/Assists, Snow Totals, Cops Issue Stern Warning

February 10, 2017 |

UPDATE: Police had a stern warning as the snow hit N.J. on Thursday. Trains and Newark Airport flights have been suspended. More here… Submitted by New Jersey Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark The heavy flakes of a snowstorm that had New Jersey in its bull’s-eye fell harder Thursday as trains and flights have been…

Jackknifed tractor-trailer closes I-78 in Central Jersey

February 10, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Truck Crash Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. As a winter storms spreads across New Jersey on Thursday, icy and snowy conditions have been reported on Interstate 78 in Hunterdon, Somerset and Warren counties. A jackknifed tractor-trailer closed eastbound I-78 east of Rattlesnake Bridge Road in Bedminster in Somerset County. As of 8:45 a.m.,…

Long Hill woman charged with underage DUI in Warren

February 8, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey DUI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark WARREN TWP. – A 19-year-old Long Hill resident was charged with underage driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident, among other charges, in the early morning hours of Saturday, Jan. 28. Warren Township Police said following a motor vehicle accident at about 3:29…

New Jersey school bus driver dies after medical emergency, crash

February 3, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey School Bus Crash Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark WEST WINDSOR, New Jersey (WABC) — The driver of an occupied school bus died Wednesday after suffering an apparent medical condition and crashing in New Jersey. The accident happened just after 3 p.m. on Zaitz Farm Road in West Windsor. Authorities say the driver, whose…

Driver killed in fiery Turnpike truck crash

February 2, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Truck Crash Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark LINDEN — The driver of a tractor trailer that overturned on the northbound New Jersey Turnpike has died from his injuries, State Police said. The one-vehicle crash occurred shortly before 7 p.m. not far from Exit 13, in the truck lanes at mile post 98.4. The highway…