South Brunswick, NJ (January 24, 2024) – Two people were seriously injured Wednesday morning in a crash on Route 1, according to local authorities on the scene.
An Uber traveling southbound on Route 1 near New Road collided with the driver of a dump truck around 6:55 a.m., police said. The driver and passenger of the Uber were seriously injured, police said, though it’s unclear how many total victims were involved or hurt in the incident. The Uber motorist and their passenger were both hospitalized, but no details about their current conditions were made available. The crash is currently under investigation, and police urged motorists to avoid the area. Witnesses were also asked to contact officers with the South Brunswick Police Department if they had additional information.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their family members. We hope for their full recovery.
Multi-Vehicle Accidents in New Jersey
Accidents involving automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, and buses happen daily in the Garden State. Thousands of individuals are tragically killed or wounded every year in these incidents, despite efforts by the government, automakers, and traffic experts to promote safe driving.
In reality, New Jersey accounts for over 5% of the over 32,000 annual fatal traffic accidents in the United States. More than 276,000 car accidents were reported to transportation officials in New Jersey in a single recent year, resulting in over 60,000 injuries.
Increases in traffic accidents occur despite better car and road safety, posing a threat to all drivers. Fortunately, the law may provide some remedies if an accident causes you harm. Contact an attorney who has handled situations similar to yours as soon as possible. If you want your legal team to have enough time to gather evidence, arrange the facts of your case, and build a sound claim on your behalf, it’s ideal to obtain legal counsel and skilled assistance as soon as possible.
And if any other parties are involved, like your insurance company or the other driver’s insurance company, your lawyer will handle all of it for you. An experienced attorney can negotiate with these parties and will even contact your insurance company to inquire about coverage and your rightful compensation, even if you were not at fault.
Talk to a personal injury attorney in Evesham immediately if you or a loved one has been hurt in an accident that wasn’t your fault. Regardless of the specifics of your accident, the lawyers at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys are ready to defend your rights and ensure a smooth recovery. After an accident that wasn’t your fault, it’s normal to feel confused, frustrated, and angry; nevertheless, you can rest assured that we will be there for you every step.
For more information on how our New Jersey accident attorneys may help you and your loved ones, please call (215) 600-0681.
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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