Rahway, NJ (October 30, 2026) – A wreck between two cars on Raritan Road in Rahway left one person injured on Friday, October 30.
According to Rahway Fire, the person reported neck and arm pain and was taken to a local hospital for further care.
Investigators are still working to determine what led to the vehicles to meet.
Our thoughts are with the injured person as they recover.
Yes, in many cases. New Jersey follows a modified comparative negligence rule, which lets an injured person pursue compensation as long as they are not more than 50 percent at fault. Any award is reduced by that person's percentage of responsibility, and someone found more than 50 percent responsible is generally barred from recovering.
Fault percentages usually come from evidence rather than a single opinion. Police reports, photos, witness statements, and vehicle damage patterns can point in different directions, and each driver's insurance company may assign blame differently.
A small shift in percentages changes the final number, so it really matters how fault is measured. For example, if a jury found a person 20 percent responsible for $100,000 in damages, the award would drop to $80,000.
After a car accident, it is common to have questions about how fault is divided. At The Law Offices of Sander Budanitsky, we are here to answer all your questions and explain how New Jersey's 50 percent rule may apply to your situation.
To learn more, contact our personal injury lawyers at (908) 241-3445. We are here to speak with your and clear all your doubts.
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 If you believe any portion of this report contains inaccurate or outdated information, please contact The Law Offices of Sander Budanitsky, L.L.C. so we can promptly review and update the content to ensure accuracy and reliability.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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