A “sideswipe” car accident happens when the side of one vehicle brushes or scrapes the side of another while driving side by side. Even though these collisions might seem like harmless fender-benders, they can lead to serious consequences—especially on highways, where cars travel fast. How Is a Sideswipe Different from Other Crashes? Sideswipes do not look like your typical rear-end or T-bone collisions. Instead, when your vehicle and another one make contact along their sides, it can lead to sudden[…] Read More
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Motorist Killed After Crashing Into Egg Harbor Toll Plaza
A Hammonton man was killed after crashing into the Egg Harbor Toll Plaza along the Atlantic City Expressway in Hamilton Township, August 21st. According to New Jersey State Police, the incident occurred around 8 p.m. when the driver lost control of his westbound Ford SUV and struck a toll booth. The vehicle became engulfed in flames, causing the driver to sustain fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Westbound lanes were diverted to express lanes as crews worked[…] Read More
What to Do if Your Vehicle Was Hit by a Taxi Cab
Many assumptions can be made about taxi drivers, including that they are more careless because they spend more time on the road than most drivers, or that they are more careful because they have seen many car accidents in their time behind the wheel. Unfortunately, although taxis are involved in fewer incidents on roadways overall, they are often more severe, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is often attributed to the fact that passengers do not wear[…] Read More