Union Twp, NJ – I-78 Scene of Injury Crash Involving Dump Truck

Union Twp, NJ (March 10, 2023) – A car and a dump truck collided on an interstate in Union Township on Friday morning, March 9. Emergency responders went to the scene at around 6:30 a.m. to render aid. 

Crews were seen rendering aid on Interstate 78 during the Friday morning rush hour. The wreck occurred on the westbound side of the highway, according to reports. 

The scene was active for approximately four hours while emergency responders worked in the area. Injured victims were treated and transported to local hospitals as needed. 

Police in Union Township continue to investigate the details of the crash. 

New Jersey Truck Accidents

Truck accidents are often more severe than other types of traffic accidents. This is due to the sheer size and weight of semi-trucks. They are about 20-3o times heavier than your average passenger vehicle, meaning they are extremely dangerous if they become involved in a collision. When a semi-truck becomes involved in a crash with a smaller vehicle, the occupants of the smaller vehicle almost always sustain severe injuries or even lose their lives. Alarmingly, the majority of these accidents are caused by the actions of negligent drivers.

There are numerous forms of financial compensation available to commercial truck accident victims that extend well beyond basic medical expenses, even though these current and anticipated costs account for a major percentage of any settlement award.  

Commercial trucking accidents can cause more than just severe economic hardship. They can also hurt your relationship with your significant other and cause substantial psychological and emotional hurdles.

In addition to medical expenses, other types of financial compensation include:

• Property damage
• Lost income
• Diminished earning capacity
• Cost of a caregiver 
• Diminished quality of life
• Loss of fellowship
• Physical anguish
• Emotional distress

In the worst possible scenario, your loved one may have lost their life in an accident caused by a negligent driver. If this has happened to you, you deserve to be compensated for your losses. Contact a wrongful death lawyer in Hope to learn about how you may qualify for financial compensation for funeral costs, medical bills, lost wages, pain, suffering, and more. Negligent driving is illegal, and, therefore, if your life has been negatively affected by the actions of a negligent driver, the law says you are eligible to sue the party responsible.

If you were injured in a Union Township commercial truck accident and you feel operator negligence or a third party is to blame, contact our New Jersey commercial truck accident lawyers at (800) 469-6478 to see what legal options are open to you.