The South Jersey area saw several accidents on a Sunday night that closed down the area’s roads for some time. One of those accidents involved a commercial vehicle and a detached boat trailer. It is unclear if the incident involved any other vehicles at the time.
Police had to shut down Route 55 northbound near mile marker 55.6 due to this incident. It took some time to right the process and remove the boat. Talk to a car accident lawyer in South Jersey today.
What Happens in Fault Cases Like This
Though we do not have many details about this particular accident, it is clear that such an incident could cause serious injuries and losses. A person or business that brings a boat onto a roadway is taking responsibility for that vehicle. If, for any reason, the boat breaks free from the trailer, a full investigation will determine the cause and, therefore, who is to blame for the incident.
For victims in such an accident, the initial claim is likely filed against the commercial truck company that was pulling the boat. They failed to secure and maintain it, and that caused injuries to others. In some situations, this may have occurred due to an inferior truck design or trailer hitch function. A full investigation could point to more than one party at fault.
Hire an Attorney to Guide You
At Kwartler Manus, our car accident lawyer provides victims with answers. Contact us for a free consultation to learn more about the rights you have after such an accident causes you losses.