At Least One Injured in New Jersey Truck Accident
- March 29, 2023
- Barnes Admin
At Least One Injured in New Jersey Truck Accident
Union County, NJ – An accident involving a tractor trailer, pickup truck, and dump truck occurred on Route 78 in Union County on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. The accident occurred shortly after 12 p.m.
According to reports, the three trucks collided, causing the tractor trailer to catch fire. At least one person was injured in the collision. The accident remains under investigation.
Truck Accidents
Truck accidents account for over 500,000 motor vehicle accidents each year. It is critical for anyone involved in a serious accident to perform an independent legal investigation and preserve evidence. This includes reviewing:
- Driving records
- Video from the truck
- Driver overtime records
- Blind spots on the truck
- Phone and texting records of the driver
- Route the truck was traveling
- Recent maintenance history
- Driver accident history
- Vehicle accident history
- Dispatcher notes regarding the trip
- Copy of company’s driver attentiveness system report
- Police accident report
- Any testing of the driver for alcohol and drugs
- Any history of driver with alcohol and drugs
- Inspection of road conditions
- Accident history on this roadway
- Any video evidence of the crash
- All eyewitness account of the crash
- Determination if pavement markings are clear and up to code
- Determination if roadway signage is up to code
Truck Accident Attorneys
As one of America’s largest personal injury law firms, The Barnes Firm has helped many clients injured in tractor trailer accidents and have found that some common causes include:
- Inexperienced drivers
- Distracted driving
- Fatigue
- Speeding or reckless driving
- Congested roads
- Inadequate vehicle maintenance
- Improperly secured loads and equipment
If you or a loved one has been injured in a tractor trailer accident, contact an experienced tractor trailer accident attorney at The Barnes Firm for a FREE consultation. 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.