Accidents involving commercial trucks are frequently catastrophic. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, commercial truck accidents result in around 5,000 fatalities yearly in the United States. In some cases, truck drivers will flee the scene of an accident. Hit-and-Run Accidents Involving Commercial Truck Drivers A hit-and-run accident is a traffic collision in which […]
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Does New Jersey PIP Insurance Cover Passengers?
What Is PIP? Personal injury protection (PIP) insurance is mandatory in New Jersey for anyone who owns an automobile. Under the state’s no-fault rules, each driver must first use their own PIP coverage for accident-related injuries, regardless of which driver caused the accident. Car owners can choose their coverage rates, ranging from the minimum $15,000 limit […]
How Dangerous Are Head-On Truck Collisions?
Head-on collisions are one of the most dangerous types of motor vehicle accidents, and when a large truck is involved, the risk of severe injuries increases significantly. Truck accidents are often catastrophic because of the size discrepancy between the vehicles involved. A commercial vehicle’s size and weight can cause more damage than a smaller passenger […]
Jonathan Ellis, Esq. Featured on Fox 5 New York Regarding Trademark Dispute
Partner Jonathan Ellis, Esq. spoke to Fox 5 New York Friday regarding a landmark trade infringement lawsuit between New York University Langone Health and Northwell Health. NYU Langone alleges that Northwell committed “deceptive trade practices” by copying the company’s signature purple-colored marketing materials, confusing consumers. “They’re alleging that there is confusion. And really that’s the […]
What Is a Jackknife Truck Accident?
Commercial trucks are vital to the United States economy, traversing hundreds of millions of miles and distributing goods and other necessities. Over 161 million registered commercial trucks are on the roadways, significantly increasing the risk of dangerous accidents. Accidents involving commercial tractor-trailers often have devastating consequences. The National Transportation Safety Board reports that nearly 5,000 […]