Posted on September 1st, 2010
The state New Jersey is involved in a campaign to fight drunken driving during the last part of the summer holiday. The campaign, “Over the Limit, Under Arrest” began August 26 and continues through September 6, Labor Day.
Extra law enforcement, longer hours and saturation checkpoints will all be used in the crackdown along with banners and posters so that people will be reminded not to get behind the wheel if they have drinking. Last year, 185 people were killed as a result of alcohol-related crashes and 67 of these fatal crashes were during the summer months.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident with a drunk driver, contact the New Jersey drunk driving lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on August 25th, 2010
The driver in a fatal car accident that resulted in the death of 2010 Howell High School graduate, is now facing charges of drunken driving.
The 18-year-old driver is facing charges of driving while intoxicated, underage driving while intoxicated, failure to stop, reckless driving, and failure to wear a seat belt after.
The accident occurred in late July around 2:30 a.m. when the driver lost control of the vehicle and it went into a house. The driver and one passenger were injured and the other passenger was killed in the accident.
Drunk driving accidents can cause serious injury and change the lives of many people. our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victim.
Posted on August 19th, 2010
States are working to expand seat belt laws so that they require passengers in the back seat to wear seat belts.
Since 2007, six states have expanded their law to include back seat riders including, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Louisiana, New Jersey and Texas.
Officials from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said that the most important thing that a person can do in a vehicle, no matter where they are sitting, is to where a seat belt in order to prevent injury if an accident occurs. Last year, the national seat belt rate was 84 percent.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, the New Jersey car accident lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on August 12th, 2010
A new law that is being proposed in New Jersey states that drivers that are involved an accident where death or serious injury occurs will have to submit to a sobriety test.
The current law is that drivers are submitted to these tests when there is a definite suspicion that they have been driving under the influence. The bill states that the driver will either have to blow into a breathalyzer or submit to a blood test when pulled over.
This new legislation stems from an accident in 2007 that killed the passenger in a vehicle and the 17-year-old driver was not required to take a sobriety test and she was just charged with careless driving.
If you have been injured in an accident involving a drunk driver, contact the New Jersey drunk driving accident lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on August 5th, 2010
New Jersey highways can be overcrowded and full over dangerous drivers and construction projects which may make it difficult to drive safely.
Impatient drivers can be very intimidating and cause serious accidents. Driving recklessly at peak hours such as the morning and afternoon commute may make other drivers feel as if they need to drive aggressively for protection.
This is not the answer, driving defensively is the only way to fight back against unsafe drivers. For example, keep a safe distance between yourself and the car in front you. Using the two second rule, or counting two seconds between when the car in front of you passes a fixed object until you pass the same fixed object, is the best way to do this.
Driving safely is important for yourself and to keep others on the road safe. If you have been injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, contact the New Jersey reckless driving car accident lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on July 28th, 2010
A 30-year-old man was killed in a car crash in southern New Jersey. The man’s three children were injured in the accident.
The man was driving on Route 55 when he lost control of his vehicle and veered off the right side of the road and hit a guardrail. He then spun around counter clockwise until the car hit the other guardrail.
The man was partially out of the window of the passenger side when police arrived.He was transported to the hospital along with his three young children. The children only sustained minor injury but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Car accidents can happen unexpectedly and change the lives of all involved. Our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victim.
Posted on July 21st, 2010
A 10-vehicle accident occurred by the George Washington Bridge in Manhattan and forced officials to close portions of the roadway creating a large traffic backup.
The accident occurred today at 2:30 p.m. and involved seven cars and three trucks, but the cause of the accident has not been determined at this time. A fuel spill was also make the cleanup much more difficult. At 4 p.m. one of the eastbound lanes was reopened. There has been four minor injuries reported at this time.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the New Jersey car accident lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod, P.A. by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on July 14th, 2010
A 47-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run car accident after she had pulled over on the side of the road due to car trouble.
The accident occurred in Staten Island as the woman pulled over and called friends to come help her with her vehicle. As she looked under the hood a Mazda Protege struck her and threw her nearly 150 feet. The 19-year-old man continued to drive.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency crews. The 19-year-old was charged with driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident.
Drunk driving car accidents can cause serious injury, our condolences are with the friends and family of the victim.
Posted on July 8th, 2010
A former “Melrose Place” actress was charged with drunk driving after a fatal accident that killed a woman from New Jersey.
The former actress was driving a 2007 Chevy Tahoe when she collided with another vehicle instantly killing a 60-year-old woman. The 60-year-old woman’s husband was also seriously injured in the crash.
He was transferred to the hospital via helicopter. The couple and their 17-year-old son were turning into their driveway when the were hit. The former actress was charged with vehicular homicide and second and third degree assault by auto. With these charges, she faces up to 10years in prison.
Drunk driving car accidents can have devastating effects on everyone involved, our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victim.
Posted on June 25th, 2010
Seven people were injured and transported to the hospital after a car accident in New York.
The two cars colliding at a very high speed. One of the vehicles had six teenagers riding in it. Also, one of the drivers was trapped in the car and was extricated by emergency officials. The accident occurred at 2:46 p.m. in Norwhich at the intersection of County Road 36 and Aldrich Road.
Car accidents can happen quickly and unexpectedly, our thoughts are with the victims during this difficult time and we hope they have a quick recovery.
