In New Jersey, vehicle accidents can occur with high frequency. Among the most prevalent injuries stemming from these incidents are those related to the neck, often resulting from the abrupt force experienced during a collision. If you or a loved one has suffered from a neck injury in a vehicle accident, you have the right […]
Car Accidents
How Are Truck Accidents Different from Car Accidents?
Truck accidents differ from car accidents in several ways. Commercial trucks are much larger and heavier than passenger cars, which means that the force of impact in a truck accident can be much greater. This can result in more severe injuries and damages than in a car accident. The trucking industry is subject to a […]
How do I Protect My Rights if I’ve Been in a Truck Accident in New Jersey?
If you’ve been in a truck accident, there are several steps you can take to protect your legal rights: Seek medical attention: The first and most important step is to seek medical attention for yourself and any other injured parties. Even if you don’t feel like you’ve been seriously injured, it’s important to get checked […]
Truck accident injuries that drivers may suffer
Drivers in New Jersey have a good reason to be a little anxious around large trucks. Truck accidents often end in fatalities, and 97 percent of those fatalities are the occupants of passenger vehicles. When these accidents don’t end in fatalities, they usually leave victims with long-term physical and mental conditions to deal with. The […]
Truck and bus inspection spree slated for June
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance puts on a three-day inspection spree of commercial trucks and buses across North America each year. Known as the International Roadcheck, it is meant to enforce both driver- and vehicle-related safety regulations. Drivers […]
Truck tracking designed to cut fatigue accidents
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. Drivers in New Jersey may worry when they take roads crowded with large trucks and buses. These large vehicles can provide unique risks and dangers to other motorists. The hazards can be accentuated further when truck drivers are […]
AAA study shows how truck safety devices prevent crashes
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Monday, November 20, 2017. According to a report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, lane departure warning and onboard, video-based systems; air disc brakes; and automatic emergency braking are the safety devices that can most effectively prevent truck-related crashes. Drivers in […]
Vehicle defects, long hours contribute to truck crashes
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Trucks are more likely to crash on New Jersey roads if they have safety defects or if their drivers have been working a long shift, according to a study. The research was sponsored by the Insurance Institute for […]
Study shows even minor health issues endanger truck drivers
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. Investigators at the University of Utah School of Medicine have published a study finding links between the medical histories and crash records of commercial truck drivers. The records of 49,464 drivers in New Jersey and across the U.S. […]
Dangers and risks of spiked wheel ornaments
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. Many New Jersey drivers have probably noticed at least one big rig or tractor trailer sporting spiked wheel ornaments. These ornaments have received critical attention due to their connection with accident injuries and accident risks. Trucking companies, truck […]
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