Year: 2020

You have the right, as a patient, to understand the risks and benefits of a course of treatment before choosing if you should continue with a medical procedure. Physicians are mandated under the law to disclose certain key pieces of information regarding medical treatments before a patient can agree to continue with the prescribed treatment….

Norwood, NJ (June 17, 2020) – There were serious injuries resulting from a collision involving a private ambulance in Norwood. The crash occurred on Monday, June 15th, at around 12:45 p.m. Authorities were called to the site of the crash at the intersection of Broadway and Summit Street.  Initial reports reveal that a garbage truck…

Irvington, NJ (June 16, 2020) – A residential fire was reported in Irvington on Saturday morning, June 13th. The location of the blaze was reported to be at the 12 block of Hennessy Place. Emergency responders were called to the scene to render aid to potential occupants trapped inside.  Firefighters arrived at the scene at…

Newark, NJ (June 16, 2020) – A firefighter was hospitalized with injuries following a house fire in Newark on Sunday morning, June 14th. The fire department was called to a three-story wooden frame early that morning. An estimated 90 firefighters responded to two vacant buildings located at the 509 and 513 blocks of S. 16th…

When you are pursuing compensation for injuries and damages you suffered due to a car accident, you are taking on an extended negotiation process with the insurance provider. You will find yourself bargaining with the insurance adjuster whose main job is to settle claims for as little cost to the company as possible. When your…

Dunellen, NJ (June 15, 2020) – A fire reported in Dunellen on Sunday, June 14th, resulted in injuries. The Dunellen Fire Department responded to the scene at around 5:45 a.m. The blaze was located on Center Street.  A fire broke out a residential home, spreading to two nearby residences. One person inside the home suffered…

Scotch Plains, NJ (June 15, 2020) – A pedestrian was fatally struck by a train in Scotch Plains on Friday night, June 12th. The incident occurred at around 11:45 p.m. near Goodmans Crossing. An unidentified individual entered the tracks and was struck by a train.  The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. At this…

Fort Lee, NJ (June 14, 2020) – A Florida man has been charged in a deadly hit-and-run accident that occurred in Fort Lee on Thursday, June 4th. The crash reportedly took place on the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95). Jada Smith, 21, of Teaneck, New Jersey was fatally struck by a tractor-trailer while standing outside her…

Piscataway, NJ (June 14, 2020) – One passenger was killed and two other occupants suffered serious injuries following a collision in Piscataway on Thursday, June 11th. The collision reportedly occurred on I-287 at around 3:35 a.m. Local authorities reported that a Toyota Rav4 overturned while traveling down the highway.  The vehicle left the roadway and…

North Brunswick, NJ (June 13, 2020) – A Princeton woman lost her life after being struck in a hit-and-run in North Brunswick. The crash occurred on Thursday morning, June 11th, on US-130. Local sources identified the deceased as Alysa Kristjanson, 22.  At around 12:58 a.m., Kirstjanson was struck near the Dunkin Donuts while crossing the…