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Bicyclist Killed in Gloucester County Crash

By Michael P. Burakoff |

A bicyclist was recently killed in New Jersey after getting hit by not one, but two vehicles. The fatal accident occurred on the evening of March 30 in Deptford Township. Police officers responded to a call from the first driver, who reported the crash in the 1700 block of Delsea Drive near Brenner Avenue…. Read More »

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1 Killed, 3 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-801 Killed, 3 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-80

By Michael P. Burakoff |

Four vehicles were recently involved in a major crash in Morris County. The result left one person and three others seriously injured. The fatal accident happened on the morning of April 9 on I-80 west at milepost 34.5 in Wharton Borough. A Subaru SUV driven by a 39-year-old woman from Piscataway was rear-ended by… Read More »

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Construction Accident in Clifton Claims Life of Father of Four

By Michael P. Burakoff |

A tragic construction accident in Clifton has left a community grieving after a boom lift tipped over and killed a 34-year-old worker on the morning of April 13. According to witnesses, the incident occurred at a construction site on Main Avenue near Homer Street. A heavy orange boom lift, equipped with a front bucket,… Read More »

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NJ Woman Files Lawsuit in Dog Attack at Animal Shelter

By Michael P. Burakoff |

People visit animal shelters to pick out a new friend for their household. They may be expecting to bring home a new cat or dog or perhaps an exotic animal. But one thing they are not expecting is to get bitten and severely injured by a dog. Unfortunately, a woman from Scotch Plains experienced… Read More »

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When a Run Turns Into a Slip and Fall

By Michael P. Burakoff |

As the weather warms up, more people head outdoors for a run. Instead of spending time at the gym, people are more likely to be outside jogging on sidewalks, trails, and parking lots. While jogging may seem like a simple and low-risk activity, unexpected hazards can quickly turn a routine workout into a serious… Read More »

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Driver Suffers Major Injuries in East Windsor Crash

By Michael P. Burakoff |

Intersections can be tricky. When drivers are not paying attention, they can be involved in serious car accidents. This was recently the case in East Windsor. A driver was seriously injured after rear-ending a truck. The crash happened on the morning of April 13. He was airlifted by New Jersey State Police helicopter to… Read More »

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Filing an Uninsured Motorist Claim

By Michael P. Burakoff |

The law requires all motorists to have insurance if they drive a car on New Jersey’s roadways. However, not everyone follows the law. Many people drive without insurance. New Jersey’s uninsured motorist rate sits at roughly 14%. This means that approximately 1 in 7 drivers have no auto insurance. While this rate is not… Read More »

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Woman Killed in Haddon Township Bicycle Crash

By Michael P. Burakoff |

Bicyclists and motorists alike need to be careful when crossing intersections. Motorists do not always look for pedestrians and bike riders, and crashes can be fatal. Sadly, this was recently the case in New Jersey. A woman was killed while crossing an intersection in Haddon Township. The fatal crash occurred just after noon on… Read More »

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Why Have New Jersey Roads Gotten More Dangerous?

By Michael P. Burakoff |

New Jersey drivers are not just imagining it. Roadways across the state have become more dangerous since the COVID-19 pandemic, and the data backs that up. Traffic fatalities rose sharply after years of relative stability, climbing from 558 deaths in 2019 to 587 in 2020 and then surging to 697 in 2021, the largest… Read More »

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Statewide E-Bike Regulations Signed into Law

By Michael P. Burakoff |

Riding bicycles can be dangerous on crowded New Jersey streets. Lawmakers are taking note and making changes to the law to make the roads safer but more restricted. On his final full day in office, New Jersey’s outgoing governor signed a new law regulating electric bicycles that will take effect on July 19, 2026,… Read More »

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