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New Jersey Large Truck Crash Data Shows Lower Fatality Rate, But Serious Risks Remain

Jul 9, 2026

If you drive in New Jersey, you know how often large trucks are right there with you in traffic. You might pass tractor-trailers on the New Jersey Turnpike, merge near commercial vehicles on I-95, I-78, or I-80, or travel near warehouses, ports, industrial parks, and delivery routes where freight traffic is constant. Most drivers are simply trying to get to work, pick up their children, run errands, or make it home safely. But when ...

New Analysis Reveals the States With the Highest Risk of Fatal Large Truck Crashes

Jul 8, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Federal crash data shows Wyoming residents face more than four times the national average risk, while New Jersey ranks among the nation's safest states NEW JERSEY — A new nationwide study from The Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr analyzes federal crash data and identifies the states where residents face the greatest risk of being killed in The study examined fatality data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) an...

Struck as a Pedestrian in Central New Jersey? What to Do After a Serious Injury

Jun 30, 2026

Being struck by a vehicle can change an ordinary walk into an emergency within seconds. You may have been crossing an intersection in New Brunswick, walking through a parking area in Edison, heading toward a bus stop, or simply walking near your home when a driver hit you. After a serious pedestrian accident, the first concerns are usually immediate: getting medical care, managing pain, contacting family, and figuring out whether you can return to work...

Who Can Be Held Liable After a Fatal Dog Attack in New Jersey?

May 22, 2026

A Suddenly, their family may be left grieving, searching for answers, and trying to understand how something so devastating could have happened. In time, difficult practical questions may also follow, including medical information, funeral expenses, insurance issues, and whether anyone had a legal responsibility to prevent the attack. In April 2026, a fatal attack in Newark brought those fears close to home for many New Jersey families. We mention this tragic local inciden...

What Happens If You’re Hurt in a Multi-Vehicle Crash in New Jersey?

Apr 22, 2026

A multi-vehicle crash can leave you shaken, injured, and unsure of what actually happened. One moment, traffic slows down. The next, several cars are damaged, drivers are blaming each other, police are asking questions, and insurance companies may already be preparing to protect their own interests. If you or your loved one was hurt in a chain-reaction crash, pileup, or At the Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr, we understand how quickly a multi-vehicl...

Can You Sue If a Dangerous Road Condition or Pothole Contributed to Your Crash in New Jersey?

Mar 18, 2026

A car accident can leave you shaken even when the cause seems obvious. When another driver clearly caused the crash, most people at least know where to direct their frustration. It can feel much more confusing when the road itself may have played a role. Maybe your car hit a pothole on the way to work. Maybe you lost control after driving through standing water, broken pavement, or an unmarked construction area. Maybe poor signage...

Injured Shoveling Snow at Work in New Jersey: Is Workers’ Comp Always the Answer?

Feb 24, 2026

Winter in New Jersey does not just change the scenery. It changes the physical demands many workers face. Whether you are a warehouse employee clearing a loading dock, a retail worker salting a storefront, or a maintenance professional managing an apartment complex, snow and ice duties are often simply “part of the job.” But snow removal can turn dangerous in an instant. If you were One heavy shovel-full of wet snow, one patch o...

What to Do If You Slip and Fall on Private Property in NJ

Jan 15, 2026

Winter in New Jersey often brings a mixture of snow and ice, and for many, it also brings the increased risk of a slip and fall accident. We know that these incidents are rarely just simple stumbles. A fall on a slick patch of ice or a poorly maintained walkway can lead to life altering injuries, including broken bones, spinal damage, or traumatic brain injuries. When these accidents occur on private property, the legal pat...

Winter Hazards in New Jersey: Who Is Liable for Ice and Snow Accidents in Parking Lots?

Dec 23, 2025

Winter in New Jersey brings more than just cold temperatures and holiday cheer. For many of our neighbors in Highland Park and across the state, it brings the treacherous reality of icy parking lots and snow-covered walkways. Whether you are heading into work, running errands at a local shopping center, or stopping for coffee, a single patch of black ice can change your life in a heartbeat. For those involved in New Jersey parking lo...

Holiday Car Accidents in New Jersey: Why November Is One of the Deadliest Months

Nov 19, 2025

The holiday season is meant for celebration, family gatherings, and gratitude. Yet for many New Jersey families, November also marks a sharp rise in At The Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr, we have represented accident victims throughout Middlesex, Mercer, Somerset, Union, and Monmouth Counties for more than four decades. We have seen how devastating a holiday crash can be, and we remain committed to helping injured people pursue full and fair compensation. Wh...