Parsippany, NJ (August 20, 2024) – A serious motor vehicle accident involving a sedan and a truck occurred on Monday morning, August 19, in Parsippany, on Route 80 westbound, near mile marker 46. The wreck caused the highway to be shut down for several hours, according to local authorities.
One of the victims was unconscious upon the officers’ arrival. Troopers with the New Jersey State Police and EMS units were at the scene shortly after the incident occurred, just before 11:30 a.m. Those with injuries were transported to area hospitals for further examination and care. Meanwhile, the total number of victims and their current conditions are unknown.
The New Jersey State Police and local authorities are investigating the crash and asking anyone with information to contact them immediately. The inquiry is ongoing and it’s being handled by local law enforcement authorities, and no additional details have been provided thus far.
Our thoughts are extended to the injured victims and their families. We hope for their full recovery.
Truck Accidents in New Jersey
Even though the number of truck accidents that happen in New Jersey may be lower than those of other kinds of incidents, the outcomes of truck accidents are almost always catastrophic. Within a single year, truck accidents caused significant injuries to around 110,000 persons in the United States population, per the latest information released by traffic analysts throughout the Garden State and beyond.
Moreover, there has been an almost quarter increase in deadly truck accidents nationwide over the last decade. Sadly, truck accidents were up across New Jersey by around 50% alone. If you’ve been hurt by a negligent or reckless truck driver, you should discuss your legal options with a seasoned lawyer as soon as possible after you’ve sought medical attention. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and losses due to the wreck.
Before moving forward with the compensation claim process, you should seek the advice of a lawyer specializing in these types of accidents. Due to the often convoluted nature of truck accident cases, an attorney will help you with all parts of your claim, including determining who could be held liable for the losses you have sustained. At Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys, our team of highly skilled and experienced Parsippany truck accident lawyers is here to give you and your family exceptional service and extensive legal support. We feel you are fully within your rights to seek legal action against the careless individuals responsible for your devastating accident.
Whether this is your first time interacting with the legal system in New Jersey or if you have dealt with it in the past, our lawyers will be there for you every step of the way to assist you, no matter what the circumstances are. In addition, we will do everything in our power to ensure that you have the best chance of collecting the compensation you need to put your life back on track after such a life-changing event has harmed you or a close family member.
Do not hesitate to contact our truck accident lawyers in the Parsipanny area at 1-800-905-3425 as soon as possible to get more information about how we may assist you and your family immediately. We will stop at nothing to fight for justice on your behalf and ensure you can focus on recovering from your collision during an accident’s stressful aftermath.
Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources to produce this post, including local and state media and news sources, local and state police incident reports, social media platforms, as well as eyewitness accounts, about serious accidents that take place in Pennsylvania. For that reason, if you find any information that is not correct, please contact Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys as soon as possible so that we can update the post with the most accurate information available. A post will be removed upon request.
Disclaimer: The photos used in this post were not taken at this accident scene. All information contained in this post is informational and not intended to be considered legal or medical advice. This post is not a solicitation for business.
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