Posted on May 28th, 2010
The decision by a lower court judge to not hold an airport in new Jersey liable for damages to an aircraft struck by a sleeping driver has been upheld by a state appeals court this week.
The suit was filed originally in 2006 after a driver fell asleep at the wheel and crashed through the chain link fence separate Teterboro Airport tarmac from the road. The driver then crashed into a plane owned by Potomac Aviation Services.
The company promptly sued the airport, alleging that they failed to provide adequate protection for the airplane and that they parked it in an unsafe location,
At issue were federal and industry guidelines for the type of fencing that was used to cordon off the airport property. The aviation company maintained that chain link fencing was in violation of safety measures.
However, the airport was found not liable for the damages. “There is nothing presented that in common sense or fairness convinces us that defendants’ duty to exercise reasonable care over plaintiff’s plane or to provide a reasonably safe place for it to be parked included an obligation to install guide rail or other protective devices,” the judges concluded.
If you have been the victim of another driver on the road, contact the New Jersey car accident attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on March 5th, 2010
A school bus rolled after colliding with a car that ran a red light Friday morning in Vineland, police said. Five people were transported to the hospital with injuries, police said, including the bus driver and the two students on the bus at the time.
Police said the front of the bus hit the front passenger side of the vehicle. The impact tipped the bus over on its driver’s side onto soft ground, authorities said. Police issued a ticket to the car’s driver for failing to stop at a traffic signal.
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 Offices of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on January 20th, 2010
Governor Jon Corzine has signed new legislation strengthening state seat belt laws. If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, the New Jersey car accident injury attorneys of the Law Office of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve.
Under the old law, all occupants of vehicles were required to wear safety belts at all times, except for adults sitting in the back seat. The new law requires all occupants to wear seat belts at all times. Failure to wear a seat belt is a ticketable offense, although it is a secondary offense, meaning police officers cannot pull you over strictly because of it.
If you or someone you love has been injured or worse in a car accident, contact the New Jersey car accident lawyers of the Law Office of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on January 20th, 2010
Two people have been killed in a three-car accident, according to police reports. If you or someone you love has been injured or worse in an automobile accident, the New Jersey car accident lawyers of the Law Office of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help you get the money you need.
The accident occurred on Sunday around noon on the Garden State Parkway, when a man driving his 2002 Saab sedan southbound lost control of the vehicle. He veered into oncoming traffic, hitting a Nissan Sentra. A third car struck the Sentra. The driver of the Saab and a 28-year-old passenger of the Sentra were killed. Traffic was shut down for approximately four hours.
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, contact the New Jersey auto accident attorneys of the Law Office of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on January 18th, 2010
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.
Posted on December 16th, 2009
Traffic on Sussex Avenue in Morristown ground to a halt yesterday morning when a car lost control, struck a utility pole, and flipped over. If you or someone you love has been in an automobile accident, the New Jersey car accident attorneys at the Law Office of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help.
A 34-year-old woman was driving with her two small children at 8:37 in the morning when she lost control of her vehicle, slamming into the pole and flipping the car. The three occupants were taken to nearby Morristown Memorial Hospital for treatment and examination. Sussex Avenue was closed for approximately 90 minutes as crews worked to clear away the wreck.
If you’ve been injured in an automobile accident, contact the New Jersey auto accident lawyers of the Law Office of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 14th, 2009
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.
Posted on December 11th, 2009
According to a report released by Transportation for America, about 76,000 Americans have been killed attempting to cross streets in the past 15 years. If you or someone you love has been injured or worse in a pedestrian 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 for your injuries.
The problem is particularly bad in New Jersey, which saw 130 pedestrian deaths in the first 10 months of 2009 alone, a 21% increase over the same time period in 2008. The numbers continue to rise all over the United States.
If someone you love has been killed in a traffic accident, contact the New Jersey car accident attorneys at the Law Office of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 10th, 2009
A cab struck a man in Atlantic City Tuesday morning as he fell off a curb, seriously injuring him. If you or someone you love has been hit by a car, the New Jersey auto accident attorneys of the Law Office of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help you get financial compensation for your injuries.
The 71-year-old man was apparently stepping off a curb at the intersection of Pennsylvania and Pacific Avenues when he was hit by a taxi cab. The force of the accident knocked his head into a fire hydrant. He was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, where he is listed as being in serious condition.
If you or someone you love has been hit by a vehicle, contact the New Jersey car accident lawyers at the Law Office of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 9th, 2009
Legendary anchorman Tom Brokaw and his wife were involved in a fatal three-car accident which occurred Friday in the Bronx. Neither was injured, although an unrelated woman died in the accident. If you or someone you know has been involved in a car accident, the New Jersey auto accident lawyers at the Law Office of Levinson Axelrod can help you fight for the compensation you deserve.
According to reports, the accident was caused by debris on the Bruckner Expressway. Brokaw says that an SUV tried to speed around a spool of cable bouncing in the right-hand lane, causing the accident. The deceased woman was thrown through the windshield of her 1998 Ford Explorer, falling 40 feet to her death.
If you or someone you love has been injured or worse in an auto accident, contact the New Jersey car accident lawyers at the Law Office of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
