Last week, a woman was struck and killed by a New Jersey Transit train that was heading south towards Long Branch. The accident occurred just east of the Hazlet train station. Authorities said the woman was trespassing on the tracks at the time of the incident. The...
Month: August 2012
Manhattan Carriage Horse Accident Injures 3
Horse-drawn carriages are a relatively common sight throughout New York City, especially near Central Park. However, while riding in a carriage may be a fun diversion, it is not always safe. Earlier this month, a carriage horse bolted when it was spooked by a cement...
Protest Planned After Student Killed by NJ Transit Bus
Last month, a New Jersey college student was killed after being run over by a NJ Transit bus in Bloomfield Township. Now, his family and friends are planning a protest on the one-month anniversary of the young man's death. They claim that the transit accident was...
Traumatic Brain Injury Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk
Traumatic brain injuries are some of the most devastating consequences of a motor vehicle accident. TBIs can lead to debilitating symptoms such as severe headaches, cognitive problems and even personality changes. In addition, a new study published in the Journal of...