New Jersey Attorneys:
Accidents Involving Police Cars and Ambulances
The headlines jump out at us: New Jersey woman killed by ambulance in parking lot of Cherry Hill medical center — Ambulance hits minivan on Island Beach State Park road — Police car accident with injuries in Hoboken — Pedestrian injured as ambulance goes through red light . . .
Emergency vehicle crashes
Police cars and emergency vehicles have authority to override traffic lights and exceed speed limits in certain situations. The drivers of the vehicles have special training in driving under those conditions. Yet in one recent year there were, nationally, 41 ambulance accidents reported to the EMS Responder, resulting in five deaths and at least 43 injuries.* In April 2007, a New Jersey state trooper was driving the governor's SUV in excess of 90 miles per hour in a 65 mile per hour zone, when the car was involved in a collision. Clearly there are situations where public servants and emergency crews abuse those special liberties or fail to use proper judgment.
Attorneys at The Law Offices of John F. Marshall are prepared to defend the rights of citizens injured as a result of the negligence of emergency workers and public officials. Contact our Red Bank office to arrange a free consultation.
New Jersey Tort Claims Act, filing notice
The New Jersey Tort Claims Act grants police officers and public officials immunity to personal injury claims for pain and suffering, except in cases where the official's negligence caused substantial injury. If you or a member of your family was injured in a crash involving a police car, ambulance, fire engine, or other municipal vehicle, it is extremely important to consult with an attorney at the first opportunity, so your claim is as strong as possible and the strict deadlines for filing notice are observed.
Free consultation — have our attorney evaluate your claim
If you or a member of your family was injured as a result of a collision with a police car or ambulance, or some other negligent act on the part of a cop or public official, it is important to have a lawyer with experience in similar cases review your claim. Protect your right to recover full compensation for your loss. Call 1-877-450-8301 or e-mail our Red Bank office to arrange a free consultation with an experienced car accident attorney.
Se habla español. At The John F. Marshall Law Offices in Red Bank, our personal injury lawyers represent clients from Newark, Edison, Trenton, Hamilton, and other communities throughout New Jersey.
*EMS Responder.com: http://www.emsresponder.com/print/Emergency--Medical-Services/Ambulance-Accident-Roundup/1$5491
