0 0 Blog 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 occur in our area often. MIntz and Getic’s attorneys have been representing the injured victims of accidents for over 30 years. However, in recent years one thing that has seemed to be increasing each year is how many people coming to our law firm have been in an accident involving a truck. Whether it is the New Jersey trucker injured in a crash on the job or a driver or passenger of a car that was hit by a truck, these types of cases have been increasing in frequency. We decided to some digging into the increase in serious injuries related to truck accidents. The data clearly backed up what we’ve seeing in our law firm. Recent reports released by agencies like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have shown this increase is real and the impact is being felt across the country. TRUCK ACCIDENTS – KEY STATISTICS 5,005 people were killed as a result of accidents involving large trucks in 2019. This number represents a 36% increase since 2010. (NHTSA)Between 2005-2009, the number of fatalities caused by large truck accidents decreased 35%.Of the 5,005 who died in these large truck accidents, 18% were occupants of large trucks. 71% were occupants of passenger vehicles and 11% were motorcyclists, pedestrians or cyclists.In 2018, 75% of trucks involved in fatal traffic crashes were large, heavy trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 26,000 pounds.30 percent of work zone fatal crashes and 10 percent of work zone injury crashes involved at least one large truck (FMCSA).Drivers of large trucks involved in fatal crashes were less likely to have previous license suspensions or revocations than were passenger car drivers.Two percent of the drivers of large trucks involved in fatal crashes in 2019 had blood alcohol concentrations (BACs) of .08 grams per deciliter (g/dL) or higher, much lower than drivers of other vehicle types (29% for motorcycles, 20% for passenger cars, and 19% for light trucks).In 2019, 118,000 large trucks were involved in crashes resulting in an injury, 5% increase truck accident injuries from 2018. What is causing these alarming trends in fatalities and injuries? Please keep an eye out for our latest blog posts here on our site or on our social media pages. We will dig into potential causes such as driver fatigue, distracted driving and more. Of course, if you or a loved one has been injured in a car or truck accident, call or text us today at 908-352=2323 for a free consultation. You can view some of our results here and check out reviews from our clients here. New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyers Did you suffer injuries in a car accident or a truck accident? Call us today at 908-352-2323. Do you prefer contacting our injury lawyers via email? If so, then please click here. Did you suffer serious injuries in a car accident or truck accident while you were working? Call top NJ Accident Law Firm today. Were you injured as an Uber driver, Uber passenger, Lyft driver or Lyft passenger? We understand the latest laws when it comes to ride-share companies. Call us today for a free consultation. If you are a truck driver who was injured while working call us today at 908-352-2323. If you prefer contacting our injury lawyers via email, please click here. Our injury lawyers serve clients throughout New Jersey. This includes the cities of Newark, Elizabeth, Union, Short Hills, Millburn, Livingston and Jersey City. We cover Morris, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Union, and Middlesex counties. Our accident lawyers have offices in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Short Hills, New Jersey and in New York City. We represent clients suffering with spinal cord injury, back injury, burn injury, broken bones, and traumatic brain injury. Are you enduring physical pain and suffering or mental pain and suffering? Will your truck accident injuries cause permanent disability or disfigurement? Are you enduring lost wages, medical expenses, or any other hardship resulting from a truck accident, car accident or pedestrian accident? Please contact us today for a free consultation. SOURCES NHTSA The National Safety Council Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 0 car accidentsMotor Vehicle Accidentstruck accidents Related Posts Driving in Snow and Ice – Facts vs. Fiction 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)! 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