Union Twp, NJ – Injuries Reported After Crash on I-78 W Near MM 11.4

Union Township, NJ (April 2, 2026) – On Wednesday, April 1, one person was hurt in a crash on the westbound Interstate 78 near mile marker 11.4 in Union Township. The incident was reported around 3:06 p.m., according to initial dispatch reports.

Emergency crews responded after receiving reports of a vehicle accident with at least one person injured. Paramedics evaluated the injured person at the scene and transported them to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Officials have not released details about the severity of the injuries.

Investigators documented the scene and gathered information to determine what led to the crash.

Our thoughts are with those injured as they recover.

Time Limits for Filing a Car Accident Lawsuit in New Jersey

In New Jersey, the general deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit is two years from the date of the crash. This applies to court filings, not just initial insurance reports. Acting within that window is the first step in keeping legal options open.

Property damage claims follow a separate timeline in New Jersey. Victims seeking compensation for vehicle repairs or other property losses typically have up to six years to file. This distinction is worth knowing from the start.

Cases involving government vehicles or public agencies carry much shorter deadlines. Injured parties must often file a notice of claim within 90 days of the accident. Missing this window can close off certain legal options entirely.

Some injuries do not appear right away after a collision. When symptoms surface days or weeks later, the filing period may begin from the date the injury was discovered. This rule applies in limited circumstances and varies case by case.

Missing the filing deadline can permanently prevent a person from pursuing a claim in court. Once the deadline passes, judges typically dismiss late filings without reviewing the merits. Acting before that point matters significantly.

Insurance companies operate on their own reporting timelines, separate from court deadlines. Most insurers require prompt notice of an accident, sometimes within days of the crash. Waiting too long to notify an insurer can complicate or reduce a claim.

A New Jersey car accident attorney tracks all relevant deadlines and prepares filings before those dates arrive. Legal support also helps avoid procedural errors that can delay or derail a claim.

At Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, we review car accident cases in New Jersey and explain how filing deadlines apply based on the facts of each situation. We examine records and walk through the steps that may be available.

Contact Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq at (800) 923-3456 to speak with our team and learn about your options after an injury crash.

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