School Bus Overturns In Lumberton With Students On Board

March 11, 2015 |

Submitted by New Jersey Vehicle Crash Attorney, Jeffrey Hark. LUMBERTON, N.J. – SkyFOX was live over the scene of an accident where a school bus flipped on its side shortly after 2:30 p.m. Monday. The accident happened on Main Street at Bella Road in Lumberton, New Jersey. Officials say 10 people were on board the…

4 people injured in crash on New Jersey Turnpike exit ramp

March 9, 2015 |

Submitted by motor vehicle accident attorney, Jeffrey Hark MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Four people were injured when the car they were in crashed on a New Jersey Turnpike exit ramp. State police say the accident happened around 5:40 a.m. Sunday near Interchange 8A in Monroe Township. The driver had just gotten off the highway and…

One person injured in multi-vehicle crash on A.C. Expressway

March 6, 2015 |

Submitted by New Jersey vehicle crash attorney, Jeffrey Hark. Friday, March 06, 2015 08:42AM One person was injured after a multi-vehicle crash on the Atlantic City Expressway in Winslow Township, New Jersey Friday morning. The accident happened just past 7:00 a.m. in the eastbound lanes. Police say the crash involved a pick-up truck and another…

Motorist more responsible than NJ Transit bus driver in Turnpike crash, court rules

March 6, 2015 |

Submitted by New Jersey Bus Accident Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark A state appellate panel has ruled in favor of NJ Transit in a lawsuit filed against the agency by a motorist over a 2011 bus accident on the New Jersey Turnpike. Above is a file photo of a NJ Transit bus in Kearny in May 2012.…

Uninsured Motorist Coverage and the Substantial Nexus Test

March 3, 2015 |

Submitted by New Jersey motor vehicle accident attorney, Jeffrey Hark                Surin v. Allstate, decided February 27, 20145 is a case concerning uninsured motorist coverage. This is coverage the insurance company must pay if you are involved in a crash with a vehicle that is not insured or in a hit-and-run scenario. In this particular…

Driver hurt after tractor-trailer hits fuel delivery truck on I-295 in West Deptford, NJ

March 2, 2015 |

Submitted by truck accident attorney, Jeffrey Hark. A fuel delivery truck driver was rushed to the hospital after a horrendous accident on I-295 in West Deptford, New Jersey. Saturday, February 28, 2015 10:45AM WEST DEPTFORD, N.J. (WPVI) — The driver of ad fuel delivery truck was rushed to the hospital after a crash on I-295…

Common Sense Only As Good As Common Knowledge Without Expert Testimony

February 25, 2015 |

If you have questions about your civil case, or if you should involve an expert witness, contact civil law attorney Jeffrey Hark today. Juries and Expert Testimony in Civil Law Cases The Seventh Amendment provides the right to a ‘jury of your peers’ in certain civil cases. Why role do juries provide in a civil…

Truck Crashes Tying Up Route 80 Rush Hour

February 24, 2015 |

Submitted by truck accident attorney, Jeffrey Hark MONTVILLE – Delays continued at 10 a.m. on eastbound Route 80 in Pine Brook after a tractor-trailer truck overturned near mile Exit 48, causing heavy rush-hour delays, according to the New Jersey State Police. Earlier reports indicated the accident scene had cleared, but a department spokesperson said that…

Groups seek electronic collision alert devices on big trucks

February 22, 2015 |

Submitted by New Jersey Truck Accident Attorney, Jeffrey Hark DETROIT (AP) – Four highway safety groups have asked U.S. safety regulators to require tractor-trailers and big buses to have devices that alert drivers to stopped traffic and brake the trucks if drivers don’t respond. The groups – Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, the Truck…

Second-Degree Crimes Often Prevent A Second Chance Through PTI

February 13, 2015 |

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Defense Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark State v. Waters decided January 30, 2015 by the Appellate Division is yet another case that shows the consequences of either not understanding or ignoring concealed carry/automobile weapons laws in New Jersey. The case also helps readers understand Pre-Trial Intervention a little bit better. The defendant…