Newark Truck Accident Lawyers

After a truck accident, you deserve more than a quick settlement offer pushed by an insurance carrier with teams of adjusters working against you. At Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP, we represent Newark residents injured by commercial trucks, including Amazon, FedEx, and UPS delivery vehicles and freight carriers moving through the city’s busiest roadways.

With more than 50 years of combined experience, our family-owned firm provides the personal attention of a boutique practice with the litigation strength of a large operation. We are selective by design. When a tractor-trailer, box truck, or commercial vehicle causes a catastrophic injury, we invest the time and resources needed to build a case that reflects the true financial and physical impact of a trucking collision.

As a father-son partnership, Richard Goldstein, Esq. and Michael J. Goldstein, Esq. remain directly involved from investigation to negotiation to trial preparation. We do not hand clients off to case processors or intake staff. We build relationships, hold trucking companies accountable, and fight for full financial recovery.

The Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP Advantage in Newark Truck Accident Claims

Truck accidents are handled differently than car accidents and involve different evidence standards, federal regulations, multiple layers of commercial insurance, and often multiple liable parties. At Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP, we: 

• Prepare every case as if a trial is inevitable.
• Move quickly to stop the destruction of evidence.
• Fight trucking company defense tactics designed to shift blame.

Richard Goldstein brings decades of dedicated personal injury litigation experience to every case. As the Founder and Managing Partner of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP, he has spent more than 45 years advocating for clients injured in motor vehicle accidents, commercial truck crashes, slip and fall incidents, and other serious injuries, trying cases in court, and securing meaningful results for people whose lives have been disrupted by negligence.

Michael Goldstein, a Partner at the firm and a New Jersey Supreme Court–certified Civil Trial Attorney, complements that foundation with modern investigative techniques, including digital black box downloads, telematics analysis, and traffic pattern modeling, to build strong liability cases and support courtroom strategy.

Insurance companies know which firms prepare for litigation and which ones don’t. We are not one of them. Our thorough preparation creates leverage in negotiations and credibility in the courtroom where it matters most.

Newark Overview: A Freight-Fraught Collision Corridor

Newark is not only New Jersey’s largest city, but also a major Eastern U.S. freight corridor. Between Port Newark, Newark Liberty International Airport, and the surrounding industrial areas, the city sees numerous heavy trucks, delivery vehicles, and logistics operations every day. Many residents may not realize that Newark is home to one of the oldest public streetcar and trolley networks in the nation, some of which still influence traffic patterns and pedestrian movement today.

Local businesses such as Doce de Leite Café operate on busy streets where heavy commercial traffic mixes with daily foot traffic, increasing the potential for accidents. Community organizations like the Ironbound Community Corporation, which focuses on neighborhood safety and urban planning, and Newark Bike Share, which promotes safer streets for cyclists, play a critical role in helping residents navigate the city more safely. Despite these efforts, the combination of dense traffic, aging infrastructure, and industrial activity makes vigilance essential for anyone moving through Newark’s streets.

Truck accidents in Newark occur most often around:

• Port Newark freight routes.
• Industrial corridors south of the Ironbound.
• Delivery zones around Newark Penn Station.
• Airport access routes along Routes 1 and 9.
• Commercial vehicle staging areas near McCarter Highway.

Navigating Newark’s Most Dangerous Truck Routes

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are nearly 500,000 crashes involving tractor-trailers each year in the United States, including more than 110,000 causing serious injuries and over 5,000 fatalities. In Newark, truck accidents are concentrated along routes where freight transport, industrial traffic, and commuter vehicles overlap. 

Some of the most hazardous in Newark include:

• Doremus Avenue / U.S. 1-9 Truck Access: This industrial freight route connects Port Newark to the New Jersey Turnpike and carries a high volume of commercial trucks. The combination of tight lanes and constant freight movement increases the risk of collisions.
• U.S. Routes 1 and 9 Near Newark Airport: These routes see heavy freight and commuter traffic. Complex merges, congestion, and commercial vehicle volume contribute to elevated crash risks for trucks and passenger vehicles alike.
• McCarter Highway (Route 21): A major north–south artery in Newark, McCarter Highway experiences frequent collisions at intersections and ramps as local, commuter, and commercial traffic converge, making it a common site for serious accidents.
• New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur / Interchange 14-14A: This area carries dense commercial truck traffic, and incidents such as overturned trucks and lane closures can impact surrounding highways and local streets.
• Raymond Boulevard / Penn Station Area: Functioning as both a commuter corridor and partial truck route, Raymond Boulevard has heavy delivery and passenger traffic, pedestrian crossings, and visibility challenges, creating a complex environment for drivers.
• Truck Route Corridors and Industrial Connectors: Portions of Interstate 78, the New Jersey Turnpike, and other industrial connector roads carry large freight flows that stress roadway capacity and increase the potential for collisions across Newark’s network.

Newark Truck Accident Cases We Handle at Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP

At Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP, our boutique focus allows our Newark truck accident lawyers to represent clients injured in specific types of crashes involving:

• Blind Spot Collisions: Failure to check “no-zones” when changing lanes or merging.
• Head-On Collisions: Hood-to-hood impact from trucks crossing lanes or misjudging the stopping distance.
• Jackknife Crashes: Trailer folding due to speed, braking distance, or cargo shift.
• Rear-End Collisions: Trucks striking vehicles during sudden stops in congested traffic or roadways.
• Rollover Crashes: Instability on ramps, off-loading zones, or tight curves on McCarter Highway.
• T-Bone Crashes: Side-impact collisions at intersections and freight access routes.
• Underride Collisions: Passenger vehicles forced beneath trailers due to height differential.

From federal regulation violations to signs of fatigue or reckless operation, we build Newark truck accident cases from the ground up and pursue full accountability from drivers, trucking companies, and insurers to pursue the compensation you deserve after a devastating crash.

Frequently Asked Questions: Newark Truck Accidents

1. What are common causes of truck accidents in Newark? Common causes include fatigue, impairment, speeding, poor maintenance, unsecured cargo, and unsafe lane changes, often tied to driver or trucking company negligence.
2. Who can be held liable for a truck accident in Newark? Potentially the driver, trucking company, cargo loaders, maintenance contractors, or freight brokers, depending on the circumstances.
3. Do truck accidents have different insurance rules than car accidents? Yes. Commercial policies have higher limits, multiple carriers, and additional federal regulations under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
4. Why work with a boutique firm for a Newark truck accident? You work directly with experienced attorneys, not case processors. We investigate, prepare, and negotiate with purpose, positioning your case for meaningful results rather than quick settlements.

Our Newark Truck Accident Lawyers at Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP Help Clients Fight for Justice After a Crash

Truck crashes often result in devastating injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured in a crash, our skilled Newark truck accident lawyers at Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP can help you seek justice. Call today at 973-675-8277 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation. Located in East Orange, New Jersey, we serve clients throughout the state.