Multi-vehicle accident causes delays on I-287 in Oakland

July 8, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Truck Accident Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Tips for New Jersey drivers on what to do when involved in a motor vehicle collision. Wochit An unknown number of vehicles, including a dump truck, tractor trailer and UPS truck, were involved in an accident while traveling on I-287 north, temporarily shutting down the roadway…

2 fatally struck in separate Jersey City crashes Thursday

July 7, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Truck Crash Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark JERSEY CITY – Two pedestrians were fatally struck by vehicles on the city’s West Side in separate incidents Thursday morning, officials said. The first crash happened at about 1 a.m. on Route 440. A 54-year-old Ege Avenue woman was crossing in an “unregulated area” of the road near…

N.J. teen killed in crash with dump truck in N.Y.

July 6, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Dump Truck Crash Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark WAWAYANDA, N.Y. — A New Jersey teen was killed Wednesday morning when his SUV crashed into a dump truck in New York, police said. Andrew Van Dyke, 17, of the Highland Lakes section of Vernon, was driving north on Route 93 at about 5:42 a.m.…

Teen killed, another injured, in Hunterdon County crash with truck

July 4, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Dump Truck Crash Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark FRANKLIN (Hunterdon) — A 17-year-old boy was killed and his 16-year-old passenger injured when their car was struck by a dump truck Friday morning. The 2013 Toyota Corolla with the 17-year-old from Hampton Borough behind the wheel pulled onto Route 513 at Race Street and…

New Jersey man killed in I-80 crash

June 29, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Dump Truck Crash Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark NEW COLUMBIA — A New Jersey truck driver was killed during an accident Tuesday morning along Interstate 80 in Union County. This morning, State Police said Ruben Montalvo, 50, of Elizabeth, N.J. died from injuries suffered in a crash involving a dump truck and a…

Motorcyclist dies in Route 80 crash in Roxbury

June 26, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Disturbing testimony from two former girlfriends was heard in state Superior Court during a pretrial hearing for Maurice Pearson, accused of murdering one of the woman’s 3-year-old son. IPHONE VIDEO BY WILLIAM WESTHOVEN JUNE 22, 2017 William Westhoven A motorcyclist died Sunday from injuries sustained…

How Did My Employer Know I was Lying about Where I Drove?

June 22, 2017 |

Longstreet v. County of Mercer, (App.Div. June 20, 2017) (8pp.) Submitted by New Jersey Workers Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Modern technology has vastly improved safety technology in vehicles.  This includes the use of GPS.  Employers can now track a company vehicle’s movements, when it stops, how long it rests, and anywhere it goes.  This vehicle-tracking…

Are Your Indictments Specific Enough to be Distinguished?

June 22, 2017 |

14-2-3514 State v. D.C., N.J. Super. App. Div. (per curiam) (14 pp.) Submitted by New Jersey Sex Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Indictments and subsequent verdict sheets have to be specific enough to differentiate the defendant’s conduct as to each separate count.  If the jury cannot differentiate the defendant’s conduct as to the separate counts because…

Why Did My Expert’s Opinion Cause My Case to Be Dismissed?

June 22, 2017 |

31-2-3476 DiGiovanni v. Saker Shop Rites, Inc., N.J. Super. App. Div. (per curiam) (21 pp.) Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Experts are used quite often in both civil and criminal cases.  When scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge falls outside the common knowledge of an average juror or even judge, an…

Why Can’t I Sue My Employer If I am Injured at Work?

June 22, 2017 |

31-2-3477 Innarella v. Wedgewood Condominium Association, Inc. , N.J. Super. App. Div. (per curiam) (11 pp.) Submitted by New Jersey Workers Comp Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Most workplace accidents are covered by Worker’s Compensation.  This statutory scheme forbids injured employees from suing their employers and in return, they are guaranteed certain payment without having to bring…