When teenagers get out of school for the summer, it is a time of excitement and freedom. But it also comes with risks. Researchers note that teenage car accident rates tend to increase notably over the summer months, especially serious accidents, leading some of them...
Car Accidents
Ford Recalls Over 15K Broncos
Ford is recalling more than 16,000 Bronco vehicles because the hardtop roof panel can detach from the vehicle. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 16,200 2021-2022 model Bronco vehicles are being recalled because the “hardtop roof panels...
Avoiding prom season collisions is always a goal
The mercury is finally rising here in Hackensack after a long, cold New Jersey winter. These warmer temperatures coincide with some traditional rites of spring for American teens — prom night and graduation celebrations. It’s long been a tradition for teenagers to go...
Can you sue for pain and suffering after a New Jersey car accident?
You likely remember picking out your auto insurance policy. You probably saw a small checkbox for the "limitation on lawsuit" option. Many drivers choose this to lower their monthly premiums. However, this choice can create a massive problem if you get hurt in a...
What to do in the first 24 hours after a car accident
A car accident can turn a normal day upside down in seconds. One moment you are driving through Bergen County, and the next you are on the side of the road, wondering what just happened. It is okay to feel shaken, but the decisions you make in the hours that follow...
Hit by an uninsured driver: what happens next?
A car accident is stressful enough on its own. Finding out the other driver has no insurance can make a bad situation feel even worse. New Jersey requires all drivers to carry auto insurance, but not everyone follows the law. Knowing your options can help you move...
Ford Issues Recall For Over 400K Vehicles
Ford is recalling more than 410,000 vehicles due to a defect that involves a faulty rear suspension. This faulty suspension can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The...
Does your insurance policy limit your right to sue?
When you chose your New Jersey auto insurance policy, you likely selected the limitation on lawsuit option to save on your monthly premiums. However, if you suffered an injury in a crash, that one choice could determine whether you can seek compensation for your pain...
Who pays your medical bills after a crash?
After a New Jersey crash, medical bills may arrive before you even leave treatment. Understanding how personal injury protection (PIP), health insurance and liens work helps you protect your finances while you recover. How PIP pays first New Jersey uses a no-fault...
Who’s liable if a self-driving car hits you?
If a self-driving car causes a crash, the blame depends on who or what failed to prevent it. In New Jersey, that includes the driver, the company that owns the vehicle or even the manufacturer. Here's how fault is determined when automation is involved. The driver can...
