South Jersey’s White Horse Pike has been the site of ongoing traffic tragedies, with a recent spike in fatalities and serious injuries capturing the attention of local authorities. Camden County officials have reported a distressing increase in deadly incidents along the highway, particularly over the past four years. Statistical data from the New Jersey Department of Transportation paints a somber picture—a staggering total of 11,000 accidents since 2010, leading to 3,894 injuries and claiming 80 lives. The year 2023 alone saw eight tragic deaths as a result of collisions on this notorious stretch of road. In one harrowing episode on March 14, a fatal…
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As the summer of 2023 begins, the projected outlook for New Jersey’s auto accidents is concerning according to recently released data projections. It is true that advancements in vehicle safety features have helped to reduce some of the risks associated with driving. Unfortunately, however, traffic fatalities, crashes, and accident-related serious injuries are still a significant concern. In this blog post, we will explore the projected figures for auto accidents, including truck accidents, personal injuries, and fatalities, for the upcoming 2023 summer season in New Jersey. We will also discuss available options for those who have been involved in accidents, including the importance of hiring…
We recently wrote about the new iPhone crash detection feature. That full breakdown can be found on our blog by clicking here. In short, when a severe crash—such as front-impact, side-impact, rear-end collisions and vehicle rollovers— is detected, your iPhone or Apple Watch will sound an alarm and display an alert on the screen. Users will have 20 seconds to dismiss the alert. If they’re unable to respond in time, emergency services will be called, and the device will share your location with a dispatcher. At the time we discussed how positive this innovation seemed on the surface, but we wanted to wait for…
We are an experienced personal injury law firm in New Jersey representing the seriously injured victims of motor vehicle accidents. Our accident injury lawyers work in one of the most densely populated areas in the country , so it is not a surprise that we have become the go-to attorneys for those injured in major car and truck accidents. We don’t often get too concerned with technology news when it comes to our blog, but a recent announcement from Apple caught our attention. With people lining up for blocks every time they release a new iPhone, we’re pretty sure Apple doesn’t need us to…
Mintz and Geftic – The Truck Accident Law Firm We are an experienced personal injury law firm in New Jersey representing the seriously injured victims of motor vehicle accidents. Our accident injury law firm is only a few miles from both Newark Airport and the Elizabeth seaport, so it is not a surprise that we have become the go-to attorneys for people injured in accidents involving trucks. Our main office in Elizabeth is located minutes from the New Jersey Turnpike, Route 1, Route 9 and the Garden State Parkway. We are close to some of the most congested roadways anywhere, so unfortunately, serious crashes…
New Jersey is bracing for a major snowstorm. At this point it seems forecasters have narrowed the potential snowfall down to somewhere between flurries and two feet of snow. In addition to the wind and snow, apparently this storm could also develop into a (cue the Jaws music) ………BOMB CYCLONE!!! Did some news editor decide that the term nor’easter wasn’t getting them enough clicks anymore and just replace it with the coolest word they could think of? If so, great job by that guy (or girl)! While we’ve had some snowy days around the state this winter, this storm is going to be the…
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released their final data for 2015 and the numbers are alarming. As Elizabeth, New Jersey accident lawyers and top personal injury law firm, we at Mintz & Geftic take these reports very seriously.. We represent many victims of serious accidents that are suffering with devastating injuiries. In addition, unfortunately, we at times represent the loved ones of a victime that has lost their life as a result of an accident.. According to the U.S. DOT’s report, 35, 092 people were killed in traffic crashes across the country last year. These numbers include…