On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Mar 4, 2020 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
Whether for exercise, fun or transportation, you either occasionally or regularly walk in and around Burlington. While the city has a nice network of sidewalks, paths and trails, you often must share public spaces with motorists. Before you head out for your next...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Oct 19, 2016 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
As the seasons change, you will see a lot of information regarding tasks you need to do to transition to winter. Houses need winterization and holiday preparation is quickly approaching. However, many people do not realize that the fall has become the most dangerous...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Dec 29, 2015 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
New Jersey residents have probably heard about the motorist who drove down a sidewalk on the famous Las Vegas Strip on Dec. 20, leaving one dead and dozens injured. Initially, authorities were trying to determine if the incident was a purposeful act or an accident....
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Jun 9, 2015 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
A New Jersey man faces a sentence of up to 10 years in prison after admitting his role in a December 2013 pedestrian accident that claimed the life of an 84-year-old man. The defendant entered a plea of guilty to a charge of vehicular manslaughter on June 1 according...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Jun 2, 2015 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
May 2015 was designated “Bike Month” by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. The Garden State is ranked as the 11th friendliest in the nation for cyclists by the League of American Bicyclists, but the serious injuries suffered by a Gloucester County cyclist in...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Apr 27, 2015 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
According to law enforcement authorities, a New Jersey Transit bus leased to the Academy Bus company hit and critically injured a 27-year-old man in North Bergen. The accident reportedly occurred on April 17 around 5:50 a.m. as the man was crossing the street in a...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Apr 14, 2015 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
New Jersey residents may be interested in one type of traffic control method that could potentially lead to an intersection accident if installed incorrectly. Additionally, these installations negatively affect those who they are supposed to benefit. In many...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Apr 8, 2015 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
A 79-year-old man in a Lincoln Town Car ran into a 83-year-old woman who was attempting to negotiate a New Jersey crosswalk on foot. The accident happened on March 30 and was not fatal to the woman, though she required medical treatment at a local facility. The woman...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Jan 7, 2015 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
According to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office, a Camden man was charged in connection with an alleged DUI fatal accident that occurred on Oct. 4. Reports indicate the accident occurred around 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of Rosedale and Westfield...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Dec 31, 2014 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
A 36-year-old Rahway man was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on Dec. 12. According to the Rahway Police Department, the accident happened around 5:40 p.m. on St. George Avenue at its intersection with Race Street. Although the pedestrian was rushed to the...
