A New Jersey police officer was recently hurt while was attempting to help those involved in a serious car accident. This incident occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, Oct. 15, in Union County. As the officer was on-duty when the injuries occurred, he or she has the right to access workers' compensation benefits to aid in the recovery process.
New Jersey workers' compensation: Cop hurt while helping at crash
New Jersey car accidents: Child hit and killed by bus
New Jersey police are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that recently occurred in Jersey City. An 11-year-old boy was walking to school when he was struck by a jitney bus. When car accidents prove fatal, criminal charges may be filed against those believed responsible. In this particular case, the bus driver was arrested shortly after the incident and is facing several charges for his role in the crash.
New Jersey's turnpikes see numerous car accidents
The Atlantic City Expressway and the New Jersey Turnpike see a significant amount of traffic every day. The New Jersey Turnpike in particular is considered one of the busiest roadways in the country. Numerous car accidents occur on it, resulting in a variety of injuries, deaths and property damage.
Passengers hurt in car accidents have rights
A car accident can change a person's life in an instant, even if he or she was not behind the wheel at the time of the collision. Car accidents can inflict serious injury on passengers when drivers are reckless, negligent or disregard the safety of others. New Jersey individuals who are hurt or families that lost a loved one due to the actions of another person have the right to a full and fair recovery.
