This morning, a fatal car accident between a school bus and a dump truck occurred in Chesterfield. According to the New Jersey State Police, the accident occurred at a 4-way intersection in the town at around 8:30 a.m.

The school bus was carrying several elementary school students when a dump truck crashed into it. After the two vehicles collided, the bus was pushed into a pole, and the dump truck ran off of the road. A student on the bus told his mother than the dump truck caused the accident, but authorities are currently investigating.

A girl on the bus, the daughter of a state trooper, was killed in the accident. Several students suffered unspecified injuries and were transported to various hospitals in helicopters and ambulances.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the girl’s family and friends after this devastating accident.

A 62-year-old man, who was residing at the Fox Run Apartments in Plainsboro, New Jersey, is in critical condition after he was hit by a motor vehicle on Wednesday.

The pedestrian, a native of China, was crossing the street at the Dey Road intersection when an oncoming motor vehicle struck him. He was taken to a medical center in Trenton, where he is currently said to be in critical condition due to his severe injuries.

The driver of the vehicle, a 45-year-old South Brunswick man, was not injured in the accident. Police are investigating the accident at this time.

If you have been injured by a motor vehicle as a pedestrian, please contact the New Jersey pedestrian accident lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. by calling 800-346-5529 today.

A total of 11 people lost their lives in Florida on Sunday morning after poor visibility gave way to several car accidents.

The car accidents took place on both the southbound and northbound lanes of Interstate 75. They occurred around 3:45 a.m. when serious smoke and fog clouded the lanes of the highway. Drivers could not see at all in some areas and began colliding into one another. Two large semi-trailers completely stopped in their lanes, causing additional accidents to take place behind them.

Emergency personnel on the scene were unable to locate hurt individuals due to the visibility conditions. People were located by their voices and screams. Cars were wedged under trailers, and piled on top of one another. A few cars were even engulfed in flames when the rescue crews responded to the scene. In addition to the 11 deaths, 18 people were injured.

Please contact the New Jersey car accident lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. by calling 800-346-5529 if you or someone you know has been injured in a car accident.

One person has been pronounced dead after the driver collided with a tanker truck carrying nearly 8,000 gallons of gasoline Tuesday morning.

The accident occurred around 1:45am in Elizabeth on Route 1 and 9. The collision caused a massive explosion that awoke residents near by. Authorities have been unable to identify the driver of the car who was trapped under the tanker when a fireball erupted.

The truck driver was able to escape without serious injury. Residents were evacuated as a precaution while the Elizabeth Fire Department flushed out storm drains.  So far officials are unsure of who had the right-of-way. Homeowners believe that street racing could be to blame.

An accident that occurred on January 17 in Elmwood Park, New Jersey is still being investigated.

Two cars were involved in an accident near the train tracks on Midland Avenue. It is not certain how the accident took place, but the two motor vehicles did hit one another head-on. Police have reported that reckless driving by one of the drivers is behind the accident, but at this time the responsibility can’t be pinpointed.

After the cars collided into one another, one of the vehicles was moved onto the train tracks. Witnesses to the accident approached the two drivers and attempted to help them. The drivers were not severely injured in the accident and were taken to different hospitals to be treated for their minor injuries.

If you have been injured in a car accident due to someone else’s negligence, please contact the New Jersey car accident lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. by calling 800-346-5529 today.

For the first time in five years, deaths on New Jersey roadways increased.

In 2011, 82 more people died in vehicle-related accidents than in 2010. A total of 638 people lost their lives in 596 crashes last year. State police are expected to release why they think the number of fatalities increased in the coming weeks.

Half of the deaths are believed to be contributed to recklessness, especially speeding in residential areas. Township police have decided to enforce a “zero tolerance” policy for speeders in neighborhoods, which puts pedestrians as well as other motorists at risk.

The number pedestrian and bicyclist deaths have also increased. Police urge people on the street to be alert, wear reflective gear, do not walk around intoxicated, and to lower their music when listening to their personal music players.

A man from New Jersey has been charged after a car accident that left one man injured and another dead.

According to local officials, the accident occurred when a 25-year-old man crossed the center line of the roadway an struck another vehicle driven by a 41-year-old.

The man, who was heading home from his job at an Atlantic City casino, was killed in the collision. His 24-year-old passenger was seriously injured. The 25-year-old was charged with vehicular manslaughter and assault by auto as a result of the collision.

Our deepest condolences are with the friends and family of the victim at this time.

The New Jersey personal injury lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod have received this testimony for a client:

Dear Mr. Grayzel,

Many, many “thanks” for your efforts in obtaining my recent settlement.

The “nest egg” will take a tremendous financial pressure off my back.

Gratefully yours,

Jean L.

If you or a loved one has been injured and need experienced representation, contact the New Jersey personal injury lawyers of the Levison and Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.

Dear Ron,

I have been meaning to write you for a month or so, and decided to do it before ’97 ends.

’97 brought some closure to us in terms of the case being settled out of court. For this we are grateful. But when we think “grateful,” we think of you. I know Maureen wants to personally write you as well at some point, so let me just speak for myself.

This tragedy was incomprehensibly difficult for us. I know you appreciated that. While everything was handled with consummate professional skill, I never felt I was just talking to a lawyer. I always felt I was talking to a father. For this I will always be most grateful. For this I will always hold you in great esteem.

It has not escaped my notice, either, that you could have charged us more than you did. Again, my sincere thanks.

Maureen and the kids are doing well, though for us as parents I think there will forever be a certain “complexity” to the great lessons of life and faith. Perhaps this is inevitable – most every important or joyful moment brings Johnny back to mind.

God forbid I should ever need to direct anyone toward you for reasons such as ours. However, if the occasion were ever to sadly arise, you would be the first person on my mind. I hope that conveys some of my esteem and respect.

Our prayer is that God would bless and protect you & your family and increase your awareness of His love in your life. I hope life is working out great!

All the best,

Gregory

P.S. Please convey our similar sentiments to Kathleen; she was great.

If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident, the New Jersey personal injury attorneys of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help.  Contact us today by calling 800-346-5529.

The New Jersey personal injury lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod recently helped secure a $350,000 settlement for a woman who slipped and fell on ice in a A&P supermarket parking lot. If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall accident, we may be able to help you.

After the fall, the woman suffered a serious ankle fracture and was required to have surgery and attend physical therapy. Representatives of the supermarket claimed that they were not responsible for clearing ice from the parking lost and that instead it was the obligation of the snowplow contractor to look for ice. However, after the testimony of the contractor and research into his hiring documents, the testimony of the supermarket representative was proven incorrect.

Commercial property owners are legally responsible for ensuring that their property is safe for their guests. If you or a loved one has been injured by the negligent actions of a property owner, you may be entitled to financial compensation to help you with your medical bills, pain and suffereing, and other losses. To learn more about your legal rights and options, contact the New Jersey personal injury attorneys of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.