Springfield, NJ (October 16, 2026) – One person was hurt Friday morning, October 16, in a two-car collision on Route 24 westbound near mile marker 1.0.
Springfield Police and emergency units were sent to the highway after the call came in and found at least one person injured. The full extent of the injuries has not been released.
The investigation into the cause of the crash is still open.
We wish those injured to recover fully.
Drivers on the same road are rarely blamed in equal parts, and insurers tend to look for ways to assign some responsibility to the person making a claim. New Jersey follows a modified comparative negligence rule. Under it, an injured person can generally recover damages only if found no more than 50 percent at fault, and any award is reduced by that person's percentage of responsibility.
On busy corridors like I-78, where traffic merges, changes lanes, and slows suddenly, fault can come down to competing accounts. Photographs, vehicle damage, dashcam or traffic camera footage, and witness statements may all influence how blame is divided. These items can change or disappear quickly, so gathering them early can help.
A small shift in percentage can change the outcome, so fault findings often drive settlement talks. A person found 20 percent responsible would generally see a $100,000 award reduced to $80,000, while a finding above 50 percent can bar recovery entirely.
In these cases, a lawyer can review the available evidence, explain how comparative negligence may apply to each particular claim, and help address an insurer's argument that a driver shares blame.
If you have been involved in an accident and have questions about what comes next, reach out to our team at Sander Budanitsky. We can walk you through how comparative negligence may apply to your specific circumstances.
Contact our personal injury lawyers at (908) 241-3445 to 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 If you believe any portion of this report contains inaccurate or outdated information, please contact The Law Offices of Sander Budanitsky, L.L.C. so we can promptly review and update the content to ensure accuracy and reliability.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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