Elizabeth, NJ (October 16, 2026) – A man was reported trapped inside a vehicle Friday, October 16, after a two-car collision on Spring Street near East Jersey Street.
According to initial reports from Elizabeth Fire, the man sustained an arm injury, though the full extent of it has not been disclosed.
Multiple emergency units were dispatched to Spring Street to evaluate those involved.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the man and anyone else affected as they recover.
Yes, in most cases. New Jersey is a no-fault state, so a driver's own auto policy typically pays medical bills through personal injury protection (PIP) no matter who was at fault. Drivers can select PIP limits from $15,000 up to $250,000, and the higher amount is the default.
That choice sits alongside a second one that shapes what a driver can do later. New Jersey policyholders pick between a limitation on lawsuit option and a no limitation option when they buy coverage.
The limitation option usually costs less, but it generally restricts claims for pain and suffering to certain categories of harm, such as permanent injury, displaced fractures, or significant disfigurement. Whether an injury qualifies tends to turn on medical evidence.
Insurers commonly ask for treatment records, and disputes over PIP benefits are usually handled through alternative dispute resolution rather than a lawsuit. An attorney can review which options a policy carries, explain how they may affect a claim, and help gather the medical documentation insurers tend to request.
If you have any questions regarding your PIP limits after a crash, our team at The Law Offices of Sander Budanitsky can review how a policy's coverage choices may apply to your case.
Contact our personal injury lawyers at (908) 241-3445 to speak with someone at the Law Offices of Sander Budanitsky about your situation. We are happy to answer questions so you can decide on next steps with more information.
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 If you believe any portion of this report contains inaccurate or outdated information, please contact The Law Offices of Sander Budanitsky, L.L.C. so we can promptly review and update the content to ensure accuracy and reliability.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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