Readington, NJ – Injury Crash on Rt 22 near Mountain Rd
Readington, NJ (December 12, 2023) – A major auto accident caused injuries in Readington on Monday, December 11. Emergency responders went to the scene shortly after the crash happened to help the people involved. Reports from police show the wreck occurred in the eastbound lanes of Route 22 near Mountain Road. At least one individual suffered injuries in the wreck, however, the extent of their injuries has not been reported at this time. The roadway was closed for an extended period while crews worked in the area, and local drivers were urged to use alternate routes.
Our thoughts are with those involved in this crash as we hope for their full recovery.
New Jersey Car Wrecks
Every year, over 6 million auto collisions happen in the United States. Unfortunately, approximately 3 million people are hurt in these crashes and about 40,000 end up losing their lives. In the Garden State, hundreds of thousands of these accidents take place. New Jersey sees over 100,000 auto collisions per year that injure tens of thousands of people and take the lives of hundreds. These accidents happen under numerous circumstances, and, the majority are preventable. In the US, over 93% of auto collisions happen due to the actions of distracted, intoxicated, fatigued, or speeding drivers.
Negligent driving can be displayed in countless ways, including intoxication, fatigue, speeding, and distraction. At this time, the most common types of negligent driving seen among drivers in New Jersey and across the country are intoxication and distraction.
Driver distraction causes more than 400,000 auto collisions per year throughout the United States. American drivers are most often distracted by their cell phones. It was reported that driving your vehicle 55 miles per hour while looking down at your cell phone for five seconds is the same as driving your vehicle the length of two football fields with your eyes closed. This is extremely dangerous and can lead to severe injuries and even fatalities for you and everyone who you may encounter on the road during that time period. Additionally, over 30% of the crash fatality rate throughout the country can be attributed to driving while intoxicated. Also, over 50% of the individuals who are injured and killed in accidents are intoxicated drivers themselves.
Sustaining injuries due to driver negligence can force you into the hospital with severe pain and suffering while you are unable to work or see your loved ones. You may be facing a long list of issues that may only be fixed with the help of a skilled legal advocate. A car accident lawyer can help you to file a personal injury claim for financial compensation.
Call the law office of Metro Law at (800) 469-6476 to learn about how we can help you. Our car accident lawyers in Readington have been helping crash victims and their loved ones for over 30 years. Our skilled legal team will stop at nothing to help you get the financial compensation and justice you need and deserve during this trying time. Call us at your earliest convenience to learn more about how we can help you.