0 0 Blog Initial reports indicate that fatal crashes on New Jersey’s major roadways decreased slightly in 2015 as compared to previous years. The breakdown of who was killed in these motor vehicle accidents, and where they occurred, may surprise some readers. While we were lucky enough to keep the short sleeves on through December, the winter weather has certainly arrived this week. With the return of the brutal cold, the icy and snowy roadways aren’t far behind; which unfortunately means weather-related crashes will be on the rise as well. Along those lines, we just wanted to share some information from the New Jersey State Police regarding fatal motor vehicle accidents that occurred in 2015. Please follow the links on this page from the New Jersey State Police for the full lists of statistics, but below are some key numbers that stood out. Note these numbers are preliminary and only account for those crashes reported to the State Police. The total number of fatal crashes in 2015: 507 The total number of fatalities from these crashes in 2015: 548 Of these 548 fatalities, 275 were drivers, 92 passengers, 18 pedal cyclists and 163 (or 30%) were pedestrians. The county with the most reported fatalities was Burlington with 48, while Union County suffered 28 accident-related deaths. Of course we have many pedestrians here in Elizabeth, so the fact that this group accounted for 30% of all fatalities in 2015 is a bit of a wake-up call. Studies have shown that pedestrian accident rates increase as distracted driving frequency increases, so drivers please take it slow and remember to put down the cellphone. New Jersey and New York Motor Vehicle Accident Attorneys We give personal attention to all of our clients. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motor vehicle accident, call us today at 908-352-2323 or send us email by clicking here to evaluate your case. Our car accident injury attorneys serve clients throughout New Jersey and New York, including the cities of Newark, Elizabeth, Jersey City, Hackensack, and Morris, Bergen, Hudson, Union and Middlesex counties. We have offices in Elizabeth, New Jersey and New York City. 0 car accidentsMotor Vehicle Accidents Related Posts $210,000 for Injuries from Multi-Vehicle Accident Mintz & Geftic’s client suffered serious injuries in a multi-vehcile accident when his vehicle was struck by a commercial truck in Elizabeth, New Jersey. resulting in a serious shoulder injury and ultimately undewent arthroscopic shoulder surgery to repair a labral teat and other shoulder injuries. As a result of this truck accident, our client suffered a serious shoulder injury. Ultimately he underwent arthoscopic surgery and required additional treatments to help with his pain and suffering. The case settled for $210,000. (Union County, 2021) MINTZ & GEFTIC FREE CONSULTATIONS AND NO FEE UNLESS WE WIN YOUR CASE All cases involving truck accidents, car accidents, slip… 0 0 0 14 Dec 2021 $1.47 million settlement arising out of a motor vehicle accident $1,475,000 settlement arising out of a motor vehicle accident. (Bergen County, 2015). 0 0 0 11 Aug 2015 Super Lawyer 2024 – Bryan Mintz Named to List Again! NJ personal injury attorney Bryan Mintz has received the Super Lawyer honor once again! Bryan, who represents injured victims of car and truck accidents, has now made this list eleven straight years! This honor is a credit to Bryan and the whole team at Mintz & Geftic Personal Injury Law Firm. 2024 – The Super Lawyer Selection Process Only five percent of attorneys across the whole state of New Jersey are designated as Super Lawyers each year. In order to be eligible for this prestigious title, an attorney in New Jersey must go through a rigorous selection process. Candidates must first be nominated by… 0 0 0 30 Apr 2024 Bryan Mintz – Super Lawyers “Top 100 in New Jersey” for 2nd Straight Year Mintz & Geftic is pleased to announce that Bryan Mintz has been named to the “Top 100 Lawyers in New Jersey” list by Super Lawyers for the 2nd year in a row! Only five percent of attorneys across the state are designated as Super Lawyers, which Bryan has now achieved for the 7th straight year. An even smaller percentage of attorneys are selected to the “Top 100” list. The list will be displayed in Super Lawyers® magazine as well as New Jersey Monthly. Super Lawyers Selection Process Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an… 0 0 0 22 Jun 2020 Bryan Mintz Selected to Super Lawyers “Top 100 in New Jersey” List Mintz & Geftic is pleased to announce that partner Bryan Mintz has been named to the “Top 100 Lawyers in New Jersey” list by Super Lawyers. The Top 100 list will be displayed in Super Lawyers® magazine and also featured in April’s edition of NJ Monthly. Only five percent of attorneys across the state are designated as Super Lawyers, which Bryan has now achieved for the sixth straight year. An even smaller percentage of attorneys are chosen for the “Top 100” list. Super Lawyers Selection Process The annual selections are based on a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer… 0 0 0 03 Apr 2019 The Importance of Civil Reservations in Automobile Accident Cases This week, in Maida v. Kuskin, the New Jersey Supreme Court addressed an important aspect of civil reservations. 0 0 0 18 Mar 2015 New Jersey “Transportation Armageddon” Hello fellow New Jersey drivers. Just a few quick questions for you. How would adding 72,000 commuters PER DAY to New Jersey’s highways affect you? Have you ever sat in traffic in New Jersey trying to get to the Lincoln Tunnel? What would increasing that Lincoln Tunnel traffic by an additional 25 MILES into New Jersey mean to you? I’m guessing some of your possible answers were: Question 1 How the bleep do you think it would affect me? How expensive is a helicopter and how long before I can learn to fly one? How’s the job market and home prices in Montana… 0 0 0 31 Aug 2016 Winter Driving in NJ: Protect Yourself and Know Your Legal Rights Winter in New Jersey brings scenic snowfall, but it also creates dangerous road conditions that increase accident risks. Slippery roads, black ice, and poor visibility make driving treacherous. Unfortunately, many drivers underestimate the dangers of winter weather, leading to accidents that cause severe injuries and even fatalities. If you or a loved one has been injured in a winter-related car accident, understanding your legal rights is essential. Winter Driving Accident Statistics: The Risks Are Real Each year, over 6 million car crashes occur in the United States. Approximately 1.5 million of these accidents are weather-related, with winter conditions accounting for a significant portion. The… 0 0 0 07 Feb 2025 The New Jersey Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA) Explained ******ATTN: Drivers****** You can click here to jump down the page and get right to the bottom-line of what this new law means for you. The New Jersey Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA) The state legislature has passed a bill that will reshape insurance bad faith litigation in New Jersey going forward. Governor Murphy officially signed senate bill 1559 into law recently, which is titled The New Jersey Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA). The Act establishes a private cause of action for claimants who are injured in a motor vehicle accident for insurance bad faith in the handling and payment of claims for… 4 0 4 16 Feb 2022 Part 2 – The Painful Facts About Car Accidents and the Lower Back In our last blog, we discussed the various types of lower back injuries that are typically caused by car accidents, slip and falls, construction accidents, and work accidents. We discussed conditions like herniated discs, bulging discs, and pars fractures, all of which cause lower back pain. Diagnostic tests are helpful tools used to determine the specific cause of the lower back pain. However, arriving at an accurate clinical diagnosis requires that any diagnostic test be correlated with the patient’s back pain symptoms and physical exam. The most common diagnostic tests include : X-Ray: This test provides information on the bones in the spine. An x-ray is often… 1 0 1 02 Mar 2016 Thanksgiving Travel: Best & Worst Times to Drive in 2025 The cold air has settled in, the last of the leaves are falling from New Jersey’s trees, and Thanksgiving week is here again. Getting the chance to spend quality time with loved ones while enjoying some turkey and pumpkin pie always makes this holiday special. But as New Jersey’s premier car accident law firm, we also know that holiday weekends bring some of the most hazardous conditions on our roadways. This year is no exception. In fact, Thanksgiving 2025 is shaping up to be one of the busiest – and riskiest – travel periods ever. Thanksgiving 2025 Travel by the Numbers Record travel across… 0 0 0 24 Nov 2025 What Counts as a Permanent Injury After a Car Accident in New Jersey? After a serious car accident, many people are told their injuries are “soft tissue,” “degenerative,” “not serious enough,” or “covered by PIP.” That can be confusing and frustrating, especially when the pain does not go away, doctors are recommending injections or surgery, or the injury is affecting work, sleep, family responsibilities, and everyday life. Quick Answer: In New Jersey, a permanent injury after a car accident generally means that a body part or organ has not healed to function normally and is not expected to heal to normal function with further medical treatment. This issue is especially important when the injured person has the… 0 0 0 09 Jun 2026 Are Your Kids Really Safe in the Back Seat? There have been a number of changes to safety recommendations over the years when it comes to children riding in cars, but one key message has remained constant. That constant message has been that the safest place for kids to sit is in the back seat. However, recent investigations and lawsuits have brought to light seat back failure, a major safety issue that is leaving parents everywhere feeling unnerved. In fact, one such lawsuit ended this week when a Texas jury ordered Volkswagen’s Audi unit to pay $124.5 million to an 11-year old boy who was left brain-damaged in a 2012 accident (per CBS News)…. 0 0 0 09 Mar 2016 RED LIGHT RUNNING DEATHS AT 10-YEAR HIGH Most New Jersey drivers have had it happen to them at least a couple of times. You’re sitting at a red light and it turns green. You step on the gas pedal. Just as your car starts to move. a vehicle comes speeding through the intersection from your left or right, completely ignoring their red light. You (hopefully) hit your brakes just in time, avoiding a major accident. You then utter to yourself (or maybe shout out the window), “you could have killed somebody driving like that!”. Perhaps you also included an expletive or two. Well, that statement is even more true now than… 0 0 0 20 Nov 2019 Bryan Mintz Named NJ Super Lawyer 2026 | 13 Years Straight Bryan Mintz Named to Super Lawyers 2026 for 13th Consecutive Year Mintz & Geftic Partner Recognized Again for Excellence in Personal Injury Law Bryan Mintz, a partner at Mintz & Geftic, has once again been selected to the Super Lawyers 2026 list, marking his 13th consecutive year receiving this prestigious recognition. Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys who have demonstrated a high degree of professional achievement and peer recognition. Bryan Mintz’s continued inclusion reflects his long-standing commitment to advocating for individuals seriously injured due to negligence. What the Super Lawyers 2026 Recognition Means The Super Lawyers selection process is rigorous and includes peer… 1 0 1 06 Apr 2026 Leave a comment Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
