Linden, NJ (July 3, 2026) – Four people were hurt in a collision on East Edgar Road in Linden late Friday night, July 3.
Emergency crews and Linden Fire responded to the area around 11:17 p.m. following the report. Two patients were classified as yellow and two as green under the triage system used to assess urgency, and crews held resources at the scene while treating them.
Details about what led to the wreck have not been released. Authorities continue to investigate.
We hope all four people recover without complications.
Understanding New Jersey’s Fault System After a Crash in Linden, NJ
New Jersey drivers typically choose between two auto insurance options that affect how a claim works after a crash: a limitation-on-lawsuit policy, usually called the verbal threshold, or an unlimited right-to-sue policy.
Under the verbal threshold option, an injured person generally needs to show a permanent injury before pursuing a claim for pain and suffering against the at-fault driver.
New Jersey also follows a modified comparative negligence standard, which means that an injured person can recover damages as long as they’re found 50 percent or less at fault for the crash.
A personal injury lawyer can help a victim determine which type of policy applies to their claim and whether their injuries meet the threshold required to pursue compensation beyond PIP coverage. New Jersey generally allows two years from the date of a crash to file a personal injury claim.
Understanding which insurance rules apply can be confusing, especially when several people are hurt in the same crash. The Law Offices of Sander Budanitsky can help anyone involved in a collision in Union County figure out their possible next legal steps.
Contact our personal injury lawyers at (908) 241-3445 to discuss what happened and learn more about your options.
Note: This post has been prepared using publicly available secondary sources. The facts surrounding the incident have not been independently confirmed. If you believe any portion of this report contains inaccurate or outdated information, please contact The Law Offices of Sander Budanitsky, L.L.C. so we can promptly review and update the content to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Disclaimer: The information presented in this post is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal or medical advice. Reading this post does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute a request for legal representation. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, please seek immediate medical care.
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