When you’re injured in a car accident, you want to recover as much compensation as possible so that you can offset your losses and secure financial stability while you focus on recovering your health. To achieve this outcome, you’ll have to present compelling evidence...
Car Accidents
Can I get compensated after a hit-and-run crash?
Drivers are responsible not only for their cars but also for the pedestrians outside. As responsible drivers, they should stop and check for injuries and damage when they get into a crash. But what happens when the driver who hit you flees the scene? Drivers have the...
How social media can threaten your car accident case
As you focus on your accident recovery, you might find yourself with some extra time on your hands where you can rest up. During that time, you might be tempted to turn to social media to connect with family members and friends, and to vent your frustrations about...
Factors that can lead to a rollover accident
A rollover accident causes a vehicle to flip onto its side or roof. Although these incidents are rare, they can leave New Jersey victims severely injured or killed. These are factors that can cause them to occur. Causes of rollover accidents Speeding is a major cause...
Cute road messages to be eliminated to halt distracted driving
Although most drivers travel on New Jersey roads as carefully as possible, accidents are still inevitable. Many collisions occur as a result of distracted driving. Even losing focus on driving for a few seconds can cause distraction. Federal officials are now hoping...
Can you sue a negligent driver if you weren’t wearing a seatbelt?
After suffering injuries in a car accident, you need to look for ways to cover your losses. That’s no small feat given the extraordinary financial damages you’ll face, including medical expenses and lost wages, in addition to the pain and suffering, physical...
The fatality of speeding accidents in New Jersey
There are over 30 known causes of accidents in New Jersey, but speeding alone contributes to 28% of all fatalities that occur. In other words, all the others make up about 2.5% if you were to distribute the remaining fatalities equally. For this reason, it is...
Safety advocates push for vehicle speed restriction technology
You don't have to spend much time driving in New Jersey to notice that speeding is a major safety hazard. For this reason, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) wants to curb high-speed driving with technology. The board has recommended that U.S. automakers...
This could reduce auto-pedestrian fatalities
New Jersey law allows drivers to make a right turn after stopping at a red light, unless otherwise indicated. However, many U.S. cities are now considering bans or restricting right-on-red in an attempting to curb the high rate of pedestrian and cyclists fatalities...
Ways you know a driver is distracted
Whether you are driving in New Jersey or anywhere in the country, there are steps you can take to remain safe. One way is to spot distracted drivers. A driver is distracted when engaging in the following behaviors. Running a red light A driver who runs a red light is...