Driver distraction is a serious problem across New Jersey and the rest of the United States, and this means enhanced dangers for everyone who travels the state’s roadways. The distracted driving problem has become so bad in New Jersey that driver inattention now has a...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
New Jersey 2nd in the nation for fatal distracted driving crashes
Distracted driving is one of the most common contributors to car crashes that take place across New Jersey and the nation. Research shows that New Jersey is among the worst states in the United States when it comes to motorists driving while distracted. A 2021 study...
How do you identify a head injury?
In car crashes, some injuries have a higher rate of occurrence than others. This includes injuries to the back, neck and head. Head injuries often come along with the possibility of brain damage due to concussion, bleeding or swelling in the brain. It is important to...
Going over various distracted driving risk factors
Many people recognize that phones and other electronic devices cause many drivers to become distracted, but you need to understand the other ways in which drivers become distracted behind the wheel. Every year, these accidents cause many victims to suffer devastating...
Age, alcohol and other pedestrian accident concerns
Whether you walk to work, your child regularly walks near traffic or you enjoy getting exercise near the road, it is vital to understand risk factors associated with pedestrian accidents. Every year, these accidents claim many lives and a lot of pedestrians also...
How to keep your teen driver safe
As a parent, it can be hard to feel at peace when your teen takes the car. You know that driving can be dangerous, but not letting your teen drive to protect them is not the best option. Your teen needs to drive eventually for different reasons, and it would be unfair...
Strategies auto insurers use to make lowball offers
When you find yourself involved in a New Jersey car crash that someone else caused, you may expect insurance to cover injury-related expenses. If the insurance company knows it is not going to be able to outright deny your claim, but fears how much it may have to pay...
How to prevent accidents on New Jersey’s most dangerous roads
The number of fatal crashes in New Jersey is increasing. According to the state police, there have been 346 fatal crashes in New Jersey so far this year, 9% more than in 2020. As car accidents are common, drivers must take precautions and be particularly careful when...
How do you identify skull fractures?
When faced with traumatic impact injuries to the head, your brain will likely suffer damage. Though the skull is not as soft, even the hard protective layer of bone can end up taking on injury in severe enough circumstances. Because of how badly skull fractures can...
How does no-fault insurance work in New Jersey?
Motor vehicle accidents remain a leading cause of serious injury in New Jersey and across the globe. In fact, according to statistics from the Association for Safe International Road Travel, approximately 4.4 million Americans annually suffer serious enough injuries...