Driver killed in 18-wheeler accident in New Jersey

Posted on March 30th, 2010 No Comments

A driver of a FedEx truck was killed in an accident with a tractor-trailer on I-78 in Bethlehem Township earlier today. The accident occurred in the westbound lanes of I-78, causing a lengthy delay for drivers on both sides of the highway. The driver of the FedEx truck was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other driver was uninjured in the accident.

Accidents involving tractor-trailers can be devastating for anyone who is involved in the crash. If you or someone you love has been hurt in an accident, contact the New Jersey truck accident lawyers of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 today.

One Injured in Dump Truck Accident

Posted on January 18th, 2010 No Comments

The driver of a dump truck is in the hospital following an accident in which his vehicle flipped over a guardrail while carrying a load of rock salt. If you or someone you love has been injured in a work-related truck accident, the New Jersey truck accident attorneys of the Law Office of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help.

The man was driving the 40-ton Mack dump truck on Route 80 Friday morning when he lost control of the vehicle. The truck hit a guardrail and flipped, spilling rock salt across the road surface. Emergency services responded quickly, and the man was taken by life flight to a local hospital, where he was treated for elbow, leg, and eye injuries.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, it’s your legal right to seek compensation for your injuries. To learn more, contact the New Jersey car accident lawyers of the Law Office of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.

Two People Killed on D.C. Sidewalks in One Day

Posted on January 4th, 2010 No Comments

A woman was killed while waiting for the bus in D.C. It was the second accident where someone on the sidewalk was hit by a vehicle.

The woman was hit when the car went up on the curb on Pennsylvania Avenue. Earlier that day, a man was walking on the sidewalk and was fatally injured by a pickup truck after it collided with a car when the driver lost control. The truck was heading west when it struck a car going north, then hit the pedestrian before coming to a stop.

Both accidents are being investigated.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, contact the New Jersey car accident lawyers of the Law Offices of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.

Ice-Related Accidents on Rise in NJ, PA

Posted on December 14th, 2009 No Comments

Icy road conditions are leading to an increase in the number of car accidents in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, according to an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer. If you or someone you love has been involved in a car accident, the New Jersey car accident lawyers at the Law Office of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve.

The weekend alone has seen dozens of accidents throughout both states attributed to ice on the road. New Jersey police were forced to close portions of Interstates 78, 80, and 287 due to the dangerous driving conditions. In one accident, a bus lost control on ice and clipped two cars in front of it, requiring 10 passengers to be sent to the hospital at Bryn Mawr.

If you or someone you love has been injured in an ice-related road accident, contact the New Jersey car accident attorneys of the Law Office of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529 today.

Man Dies as Pickup Slides Under Semi

Posted on December 8th, 2009 No Comments

An Easton man is dead after his pickup truck crashed into the back of a semi truck, then slid underneath the trailer, trapping the man inside. If someone you love has been killed in a tractor trailer accident, the New Jersey auto accident lawyers of the Law Office of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help.

The accident occurred on Interstate 78 at 7:21 in the evening on Monday, when the man driving his 2006 Toyota Tundra failed to notice the semi truck in front of him slowing down due to traffic congestion from an earlier accident. The Tundra slid under the rear of the trailer, which trapped him inside. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

If you or someone you love has been injured or worse in a similar accident, contact the New Jersey tractor trailer accident lawyers at the Law Office of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.

Two Injured in Accident that Brings Turnpike Traffic to a Halt

Posted on December 1st, 2009 No Comments

Two people have been injured in an accident on the New Jersey Turnpike which brought traffic to a halt. The accident occurred when a semi truck loaded with paper products smashed into an embankment and caught fire near an overpass, bringing traffic to a virtual stand-still as emergency responders worked to free him from the accident. If you’ve been injured in a traffic accident, the New Jersey car accident lawyers at the Law Office of Levinson Axelrod may be able to get you the compensation you deserve.

The driver of the truck was taken to a local hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police say. Traffic was backed up for most of the day in both directions, as police had to re-route vehicles while experts inspected the overpass for damage.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a truck accident, contact the New Jersey truck accident lawyers at the Law Office of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.

Crash on I-295 Traps Driver in Car

Posted on November 18th, 2009 1 Comment

Police are investigating what caused a multi-vehicle accident which trapped a driver between two trucks. If you or someone you love has been injured in a truck accident, the New Jersey auto accident attorneys at the Law Office of Levinson Axelrod may be able to get you the financial compensation you deserve.

The accident occurred at 8:00 am on the southbound lanes of I-295, between exits 27 and 28, and caused complete lane closures as emergency responders struggled and eventually succeeded in extricating the victim from the car. There is no information on the victim or the severity of any injuries.

If you or someone you love has been injured or worse in an auto accident, contact the New Jersey truck accident lawyers at the Law Office of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.

Man Dies in Route 287 Accident

Posted on November 16th, 2009 No Comments

A 56-year-old New York man died Saturday in an auto accident on New Jersey’s Route 287. If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a car accident, the New Jersey car accident lawyers of the Law Office of Levinson Axelrod may be able to get you the compensation you deserve.

The accident occurred when a man driving a tractor-trailer slammed into the 1996 Ford Explorer the 56-year-old man. The SUV went pin-wheeling, throwing the driver from the vehicle. He died at the scene. The man who was driving the truck was taken to the hospital with minor arm injuries.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, contact the New Jersey auto accident attorneys of the Law Office of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.

New Jersey Police Unveil New Traffic Project

Posted on November 9th, 2009 1 Comment

New Jersey State Police have unveiled a new plan to combat truck-car accidents on the state’s highways. The program will feature a combination of education and enforcement, and aims to drastically reduce accidents between semi trucks and cars, which are often fatal due to the size discrepancy. The New Jersey car accident attorneys at the Law Office of Levinson Axelrod can help you fight for justice if you’ve been injured in an automobile accident.

New Jersey is one of 15 states taking part in the federal program, called the Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks program. The state has been funded with an $800,000 government grant to run the program from December to September of 2010.

If you or someone close to you has been injured or worse in an truck accident, contact the New Jersey truck accident lawyers at the Law Office of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.