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4-year-old Girl Critically Injured in New Jersey Crash

4-year-old Girl Critically Injured in New Jersey Crash

Toms River, NJ – A young girl was critically injured in an accident involving two vehicles on Thursday, March 23, 2023. The collision took place at the intersection of Route 70 and Massachusetts Avenue.

According to police, the driver of a pickup truck, 33-year-old Charles Sharkey Jr., was driving erratically with a suspended license and ran a red light and crashed into a vehicle containing Isabella Corbin, her father, and older brothers. Isabella was critically injured in the crash and transported to the hospital. The driver of the pickup truck was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, assault by auto, and other related offenses. The accident remains under investigation.

Car Accidents 

Unfortunately, more than three million people are injured each year in car accidents. Anyone injured in a car accident and their families should have their investigative team evaluate the crash and the circumstances surrounding it. This includes reviewing:

  • Driver accident history
  • Police accident report
  • Vehicle accident history
  • Any testing of driver for drugs and alcohol
  • Any history of driver with drugs and alcohol
  • Phone and texting records of the driver
  • Any video evidence of the crash
  • Evaluation if pavement markings are clear and up to code
  • Evaluation is road signage is clear and up to code
  • All eyewitness accounts of the accident
  • Inspection of the road conditions
  • Vehicle blind spots
  • Driving records
  • Accident history at this intersection
  • Timing of traffic signals

Victims of car accidents can be left with extensive injuries including:

  • Head injuries
  • Back and spine injuries
  • Rib injuries
  • Neck and shoulder injuries
  • Any many more…

Car Accident Attorneys  

As one of America’s largest personal injury law firms, The Barnes Firm has helped many clients injured in car accidents get the best result possible. While handling various accident cases, our attorneys have gained experience that has helped them identify some of the most common causes of car accidents:

  • Texting and driving  
  • Distracted driving  
  • Fatigue 
  • Alcohol or drug involvement  
  • Inexperienced driving  
  • Aggressive driving  
  • Speeding  

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact an experienced car accident attorney at The Barnes Firm today. From the first phone conversation through to the final settlement, the team of attorneys at The Barnes Firm will work hard for you every step of the way.   

Call (800) 800-0000 today for a FREE case evaluation. It could be the best call you make.   

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