Year: 2020

Byram, NJ (June 9, 2020) – Two Byram locals suffered injuries following a crash involving two motorcycles on Saturday, June 6th. Both riders, identified as Joseph Hill and Kashmeer Ramirez, were ejected from the bikes in the collision. The collision reportedly occurred on Lynn Road at around 10 p.m.  Both men were found lying on…

When you pursue compensation after an injury, your damages are not usually limited to the expenses of physician visits and hospital bills. You have a right to be compensated for the full extent of the harm caused by the injuries, not just to your bank account.  This means damages for pain and suffering. However, unlike…

Blairstown, NJ (June 8, 2020) – On Monday, June 1st, authorities were called to the scene of a crash in Blairstown. The crash occurred at around 6:40 a.m. on Christopher Columbus Highway. Initial reports revealed that two vehicles were involved in the collision.  There were extensive blockages on the highway resulting from the crash. Paramedics…

Jersey City, NJ (June 8, 2020) – Two drivers were left injured following a collision in Jersey City on Thursday, June 4th. The accident occurred near the intersection of NJ-440 and NJ-185. Authorities were called to the scene to render aid to those injured at the scene.  Initial reports revealed that a 34-year-old man was…

North Brunswick, NJ (June 7, 2020) – A woman was killed in a hit-and-run collision in North Brunswick Township on Friday, June 5th. The accident occurred on US-130. Alysa Kristjanson, 22, was walking along the highway when she was fatally struck. The driver failed to remain at the scene of the accident. Recent reports revealed…

East Hanover, NJ (June 7, 2020) – At least one person was injured following a multi-vehicle crash in East Hanover. The crash occurred on Thursday, June 4th. Authorities were called to the scene of the accident on Eagle Rock Avenue.  For unknown reasons, the motor vehicle collision took place on the roadway. At least one…

Westfield, NJ (June 6, 2020) – On Friday afternoon, June 5th, a pedestrian was killed after being hit by a vehicle in Westfield. The crash reportedly occurred at the intersection of Scotch Plains Avenue and South Avenue West. An 87-year-old man was crossing at the intersection when he was struck by an oncoming car.  At…

Franklin, NJ (June 6, 2020) – One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash that caused one car to be engulfed in flames in Franklin Township on Thursday evening, June 4th. The accident reportedly occurred at the corner of Easton Avenue and Girard Avenue at around 6:40 p.m. Initial reports revealed that a 2008 Nissan…

The state of New Jersey released new rideshare legislation that entered into effect in May of 2017. The law makes some measures to improve upon the type of insurance coverage that is available to Uber and Lyft drivers in the state.  Health Care Coverage for Drivers It is encouraging that, under the new state law,…

Paterson, NJ (June 5, 2020) – A house fire on Tuesday, June 2nd, in Paterson left at least one person dead. The blaze reportedly took place at the 276 block of 17th Avenue. Emergency units responded to the scene of a second-alarm fire at around 2:28 p.m.  Five people were displaced due to the fire….