Crashes of all sorts can result in damage to the head and brain. In some cases, this damage is hard to detect. In others, you will know almost immediately that something is wrong. You should always seek medical attention after a crash. But you should understand signs...
Common car crash injuries require prompt medical attention
After experiencing a minor vehicle crash, you might feel confused and uncertain as to what your next steps should be. While frayed nerves and a little soreness might be your only complaints, an important next step is to seek medical attention in case you have...
How the updated FMCSA regulations can affect driver fatigue
Big trucks line New Jersey highways day and night, regardless of the time, weather conditions or construction zones. Since commercial drivers get paid by the mile, they often have long shifts and can become fatigued when behind the wheel. The Federal Motor Carrier...
Why does drowsiness cause crashes?
Drowsiness is one of the constant dangers you face on the road. In fact, drowsy driving may actually pose more of a danger than texting while driving, and it creates similar issues to intoxication. It forces drivers into unconsciousness. Drowsy driving is one of the...
Road rage: The dangers of aggressive driving
Staying calm while behind the wheel can be difficult at times for many drivers in New Jersey and across the nation. Road rage is not uncommon. More than 80% of American drivers admit that at some point within the past year, they have felt road rage, according to AAA....
What may show that another driver caused a car accident?
New Jersey law allows auto insurance carriers to determine how much responsibility each party has for causing an accident. If you wish to seek full compensation for damages related to a collision, you may need to provide evidence that shows you did not contribute to...
How should you handle an accident with an uninsured driver?
Despite your many precautions while navigating New Jersey's roads, you may become involved in an accident with an uninsured driver. Would you know how to handle the situation? HowStuffWorks offers insight on what happens and what to do after a car accident with an...
What do you know about making a third-party auto accident claim?
While not being the at-fault party for a car accident is great, what is not so great is going through the responsible driver's insurance provider for compensation. Do you know how to file a third-party claim? You must know how to file a third party auto insurance...
What are the three categories of driver distraction?
New Jersey drivers like you do what you can to keep yourself safe on the road. This means keeping your wits about you. It means getting enough sleep before driving. It means avoiding driver distraction. And there are plenty of types of driver distractions. This...
How does inattentional blindness affect driver safety?
New Jersey drivers understand they will face many risks while on the road. But do you know what the source of those risks are? It is impossible for every driver to know every risk. But it is possible for drivers to familiarize themselves with basic risks. Distracted...
