Children of comedian killed in NJ crash involving Tracy Morgan awarded $10 million

March 22, 2015 |

Submitted by New Jersey Truck Accident Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Court papers show that the children of the comedian who was killed in the crash that injured Tracy Morgan won a $10 million settlement from Wal-Mart. The amount was disclosed in documents filed in New York’s Westchester County, where comedian James McNair…

A Crime Abroad—State Territorial Jurisdiction

March 21, 2015 |

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark The Role and Importance of Jurisdiction State v. Sumulikoski, decided by the Supreme Court of New Jersey on March 18th is a criminal case that hinged on jurisdiction. Jurisdiction is essential to rule of law and due process both at the federal and state level. After all…

Pending Legislation! Senate OKs Bill Limiting Access to Cars’ ‘Black Boxes’

March 20, 2015 |

View our original post on this matter: Summary of NJ Bill Outlining Access to Data Devices (‘Black Boxes’) of Cars – January 2015 Submitted by New Jersey Vehicle Accident Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark A measure that would restrict access to information on electronic data recorders, more commonly known as “black boxes,” that are installed in automobiles…

10 Hurt in School Bus Crash in Burlington County

March 18, 2015 |

Submitted by New Jersey Bus Accident Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark   A special services school bus crash in Burlington County, New Jersey Wednesday morning left at least 10 people with minor injuries.   The crash — involving the bus, a Lexus sedan and Chevrolet Tahoe — happened around 8:20 a.m. along Woodlane Road near Tarnsfield Road…

23-year-old Montville man killed stepping into truck’s path on Route 287

March 17, 2015 |

Submitted by commercial truck crash attorney, Jeffrey Hark Police say a Montville man stepped onto Route 287 and was killed when struck by a truck Sunday night. A 23-year-old township man died after stepping onto Route 287 and being struck by a Freightliner truck Sunday night, State Police said. Marquis P. Akins was pronounced dead…

Jersey Shore: Lakewood Bus Driver Suffers Serious Injuries Following Bus Accident

March 17, 2015 |

Submitted by bus accident attorney, Jeffrey Hark. A Lakewood bus driver was involved in a serious accident in Deal, NJ on Sunday afternoon. Please be Mispallel for Yehuda Chaim ben Leah Gittel who sustained serious injuries in an accident which occurred in a school-bus yard in Asbury Park. According to TLS, the victim was reportedly…

Crash Video Files – Walter Guelchar Killed In Accident On Federal City Road – Lawrence Township, Mercer County, New Jersey

March 17, 2015 |

Submitted by New Jersey Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark Walter Guelchar, 87, has died in a 4-car accident when he reportedly hit 3 other vehicles on Federal City Road, in Lawrence Township, Mercer County, New Jersey. This was on Sunday, March 15, 2015, at about 3:45 in the afternoon. According to CBS Philadelphia, Guelchar…

Filing an Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Property Damage Claim

March 16, 2015 |

From the State of New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Submitted by New Jersey Motor Vehicle Accident Attorney, Jeffrey Hark Uninsured Motorist coverage is the term used when there is no coverage at all on the other vehicle. Underinsured Motorist coverage is the term used when the other vehicle’s policy limit is inadequate to…

State Troopers help save man in Route 78 crash

March 15, 2015 |

Submitted by truck accident lawyer, Jeffrey Hark UNION (Hunterdon) – The quick actions of two off duty New Jersey State Troopers who were on their way to work Wednesday are being credited with helping to save the life of a man in an Interstate 78 armored truck crash. According to the State Police, Lt. Porfirio…

Person killed by train in Hackensack

March 14, 2015 |

Submitted by NJ Transit Attorney, Jeffrey Hark HACKENSACK — A person was struck and killed by a commuter train around 8 p.m. Thursday night, NJ Transit said. The victim, identified only as a male, was hit near the Atlantic Street crossing by the No. 1639 train on the Pascack Valley Line to Spring Valley. None…