Green Brook, NJ – Box-Truck Crash at US-22 and Washington Ave
Green Brook, NJ (May 7, 2020) – A multi-vehicle crash involving a box-truck occurred in Green Brook, New Jersey on Wednesday morning, May 6th. The accident took place at around 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of US-22 and Washington Avenue. Initial reports revealed that the accident involved an overturned box-truck, a Dodge pickup truck, a Honda SUV, and a silver sedan.
Green Brook police officials and EMS were present at the scene of the accident. One victim was transported by helicopter to a local hospital. No updates on the condition of the injured party have been provided.
An ongoing investigation into the accident is currently in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Trucking Accidents in New Jersey
Statistics show that fatalities related to trucking accidents increased by 3% in 2018 from the previous year. An estimated 63% of all trucking accidents involve at least two vehicles. There are more than 2 million big rigs on American roadways at any given time.
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in an accident involving a semi-truck, you may be able to pursue compensation for your damages. Winning a legal claim against a trucking company is far from easy, considering that you will be going up against their army of lawyers. To secure the settlement you deserve, you will need your own experienced New Jersey 18-wheeler crash attorney to fight on your behalf.
At Brady Reilly & Cardoso, LLC, we are known for our tenacity in the courtroom and the ability to recover rightful compensation for our clients. We have proudly helped the people of New Jersey fight for the justice they deserve after an accident. If you’ve been unfairly injured in a crash involving a tractor-trailer, call us today at (201) 997- 0030.
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Disclaimer: Our intent in these posts is to bring attention to the dangers members in our community face and to encourage caution. Accidents do happen and we hope these posts help those affected. However, this information should not be misconstrued as legal or medical advice, and we urge you to contact a trained legal professional for more information regarding your specific situation.