Abbie Stross, of Mount Laurel, Injured In Bloomsburg Semi-Truck Accident Along Route 78 Near Exit 7
BLOOOMSBURY, NEW JERSEY (August 21, 2022) – Abbie Stross was among 7 people injured in a Bloomsbury semi-truck accident on Route 78 not far from Exit 7.
Bloomsbury officials are saying that the collision took place around 4:25 p.m. on Monday. Abbie Stross was in a Mazda when she was rear-ended by an out-of-control semi-truck.
The semi-truck kept going and hit several other vehicles before eventually coming to a stop. Abbie Stross, two children and four other people were treated for their injuries.
It remains unclear if the driver of the semi-truck will face any charges for the crash. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Bloomsbury Semi-Truck Accidents
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured every year in semi-truck accidents. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, “Fatigue, drinking alcohol, and speeding are major factors in motor vehicle crashes overall. Although their presence does not always result in a crash, these three factors, as well as other driver, vehicle, and environmental factors, can increase the risk that a crash will occur.” There are many steps that truck companies can take in order to reduce serious collisions.
- Semi-trucks should be regularly inspected and properly maintained.
- Semi-truck drivers should be well-trained.
- Semi-truck drivers should receive periodic medical exams.
All truck drivers are held to a high standard in terms of safety. They must continuously scan the road ahead of them in order to avoid hitting other vehicles. The vast majority of rear-end collisions are due to drivers that are traveling too fast for the prevailing conditions or following other vehicles too closely. Indeed, there is a rebuttable presumption of negligence for any driver that rear-ends another vehicle. Victims of semi-truck accidents tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
Any person that is injure due to the negligence of a truck driver may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. Many victims may not realize the full extent of their injuries for several months or years after a collision. A truck accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Bloomsbury Semi-Truck Accident
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to Abbie Stross and all of those injured in this crash. It is our sincere hope that they will be able to make a full recovery. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured due to the negligence of a truck driver? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of truck accident attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. You are always welcome to reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
