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Stephan Gubar, 61, of Highland Lakes in Vernon, was killed in a Wayne motorcycle accident after he was struck by a motorist on Route 23. According to this news report, 51-year-old Ernest Gaud of Rahway, suffered a medical episode at the time of the crash and lost control of his vehicle, striking the cyclist. Gaud will not face any criminal charges in connection with this incident, police said.

Gubar suffered severe head injuries in the crash that later became fatal, which occurred when Gubar was stopped in traffic near Packanack Lake Road. Gaud’s car knocked him and his motorcycle from behind. Officials also say Gubar wasn’t wearing a federally approved helmet. Gubar’s helmet reportedly flew off his head on impact.

If you have lost a loved one in a New Jersey auto accident as a result of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation by filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent parties. The New Jersey auto accident attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein have helped hundreds of clients investigate these types of cases and determine who should be held accountable for the injuries and loss.

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured or killed in a New Jersey traffic accident, please call an experienced and knowledgeable New Jersey car accident lawyer at Lependorf & Silverstein. We will make sure your case is thoroughly investigated and those responsible are held accountable for their negligence.

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The number of motorcyclists killed in accidents shot up for the 10th straight year in the country and that trend was reflected in New Jersey as well, according to this news report. Nationwide, motorcyclists accounted for nearly 10 percent of all auto accident fatalities.

New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety officials told the paper that this upward trend in motorcycle accident deaths is evident in the Garden State as well. In New Jersey, between Jan. 1 and Sept. 20, 2007, 67 motorcycle riders were killed. During the same period this year, there were 69 motorcycle accident fatalities in New Jersey – accounting for 17 percent of all auto accident deaths in the state so far. Motorcycle ownership and ridership has also significantly increased over the last decade in New Jersey.

Some New Jersey motorcycle accidents, serious injuries and deaths can be prevented by using common sense. Do not drink and drive. Use protective gear especially a federally approved motorcycle helmet. Head injuries are often fatal in most motorcycle accidents. Proper training also helps prevent these crashes.

However, there are many times when motorcycle accidents occur because of someone else’s fault or negligence. Motorcycle riders end up paying a heavy price for an accident caused by another distracted, negligent or drunk driver. In such accidents, motorcycle riders often suffer catastrophic injuries. If you have been severely in a motorcycle accident because of someone else’s negligence, please call an experienced New Jersey motorcycle accident lawyer at Lependorf & Silverstein for a free consultation.

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Five members of the same family were injured in a three-car collision in Bethlehem Township along Route 78 east in Hunterdon County. According to an article in The Star-Ledger, 52-year-old Rudy Rios was driving his family in a sport utility vehicle on Route 78 in Bethlehem Township when his SUV crashed into a disabled pickup truck, which had been involved in another auto accident moments earlier.

Rios reportedly fractured his collar bone and his wife, 47-year-old Adria Rios, broke her leg. Adria Rios was in the front passenger seat. The couple’s two teenage children and their grandmother were treated for minor injuries. The driver of the stalled pickup was uninjured.

It’s a relief that this New Jersey truck accident did not result in more serious injuries or fatalities. It could have been much worse. It is not quite clear from the news report as to whether Rudy Rios was able to stop in time to avoid colliding with the pickup truck. In auto accident cases, it is very important to determine the cause and pinpoint who was responsible for the accident as soon as possible.

This is particularly important if you or someone you love has been injured in an auto accident. Victims of New Jersey traffic accidents are saddled with enormous costs such as medical bills, cost of medication and lost wages. An experienced New Jersey auto accident attorney can help investigate your case independently and hold the negligent parties responsible for the damages they have caused.

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Francis Longo, 47, of Mercerville, N.J., a construction worker, fell off the Trenton-Morrisville Toll Bridge in Morrisville, suffering injuries. According to this news report, Longo fell on the northbound lanes of Route 1 and landed on the construction platform about 6 feet below, officials said. Longo, who was a steelworker at the bridge site, fell as he was pouring concrete.

Longo was transported to an area hospital where he was treated for his New Jersey construction accident injuries, which are not said to be life-threatening. Longo reportedly suffered bruises and cuts to his hand. He was employed by Conti Construction of South Plainfield, N.J. Longo is indeed fortunate that he did not suffer catastrophic or fatal injuries during his fall.

Every year thousands of construction workers are killed or seriously injured while working at construction sites. These accidents continue to occur despite state and federal regulations as well as existing industrial standards, which require company owners, general contractors and sub-contractors to implement a wide range of safety measures.

Construction workers who are injured on the job will be well-served to seek legal representation to protect their rights and secure the compensation they need to attend to their medical needs and the needs of their family. Our New Jersey construction accident lawyers at Lependorf & Silverstein have extensive experience helping injured clients receive workers compensation benefits and recover damages for any suffering or losses they have endured because of their construction accident. Call us today for a free consultation to discuss your case and find out how we can help protect your legal rights.

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