In 2021, 690 people died in 276,861 total car accidents in New Jersey. Vehicle accidents are chaotic and scary, and it is often difficult to know what to do at the time. Therefore, these are a few things you should and should not do if you get into a car accident....
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Pedestrian safety and accident data
You need to keep an eye out for various hazards when you walk near traffic, especially since the chances of suffering an injury when an accident occurs become especially high as a pedestrian. Whether you walk to work every day, get exercise by jogging alongside the...
Can a crash result in severe head injury?
Getting into a serious car crash can cause numerous physical injuries. Of course, this means it is also possible for head injuries to occur. But what sort of head injuries can these crashes cause? Can a crash cause a severe traumatic brain injury? Factors impacting...
A car crash, an injured victim and the need for compensation
Insurance matters take center state following a vehicle crash and financial compensation is especially important to an injured victim. An insurance company has rules to follow in reviewing the claim an injured victim submits, which is why accompanying documentation is...
Driver inattention linked to more than half of New Jersey crashes
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...
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...