Afternoon Crash Leaves One Injured on Maple Ave in Hillside, NJ

Hillside, NJ (September 15, 2026) – At least one person was injured in a two-vehicle wreck near Wyman’s on Maple Avenue in Hillside on Monday, September 14. The collision was reported at about 3:02 p.m. and involved a Ford and a second vehicle.

Emergency units were called to assist those involved.

Local authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.

We hope everyone injured makes a full recovery.

What Should I Do After a Car Accident in Hillside, NJ?

After a car accident in Hillside, you should get medical care, report the crash, exchange insurance information with the other driver or people involved, and keep records related to your injuries and expenses.

If another driver was involved, save their name, license plate number, insurance information, and vehicle details. Photos of the damage, roadway, traffic signs, and surrounding conditions can also help preserve what the crash looked like before anything changes.

If you start feeling pain after leaving the crash, do not ignore it. Some symptoms can become more noticeable later, and a medical provider can determine whether you need an examination, testing, or follow-up care.

After you notify your insurer, personal injury protection may help pay certain medical expenses regardless of who caused the crash. The amount available depends on the policy, so review the coverage rather than assuming every bill will be paid in full.

Once the police report is available, review it for the drivers, vehicles, roadway, and other basic crash information. It can help you identify details needed when dealing with the insurers.

Because New Jersey follows a modified comparative negligence rule, fault can affect how much you may recover from another driver. Your compensation can be reduced by your share of responsibility, and recovery is generally barred if you are more than 50 percent at fault.

As bills and other costs arrive, keep medical expenses, repair estimates, wage records, and insurance letters together. Organized records make it easier to show what the collision cost you without trying to rebuild that information later.

When the insurer disputes fault or payment, a car accident lawyer can compare the police report, available photos, medical records, and insurance coverage. An attorney can also communicate with the insurer about issues that are delaying the claim.

At the Law Offices of Sander Budanitsky, we help injured drivers understand their options after serious crashes. Our team can review your circumstances, explain relevant coverage, and help identify losses that may be included in your claim.

If you were injured in a car accident in Hillside, you can contact our personal injury lawyers at (908) 241-3445. We can discuss what happened, answer your questions, and explain what options may be available to you.

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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