After your car accident, you’re going to experience significant damages. Financially speaking, you’ll likely incur overwhelming medical expenses, and your inability to work will leave you without the income that you’ve come to rely upon. Also, these financial...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
7 tips for taking pictures after an accident
Pictures serve as crucial evidence in car accident claims. While you don't need to call a professional photographer to the scene or have a quality camera, your photos should be clear and detailed to benefit you. Here are seven tips for taking pictures after an...
Should you call the police after a car crash?
Calling the police is one of the recommended steps to take after an accident. But what if the collision is only minor? Do you still need to call the police? Here is what to know: Always call 911 You should always call the police when you are involved in an accident,...
How is fault established in a rear-end condition?
Car accidents come in a variety of forms. One of these is rear-end collisions. If you are involved in a rear-end crash that is not your fault, you may pursue the responsible party for the resulting economic and non-economic damages. To litigate your claim, however,...
How to deal with comparative negligence
Not all car accidents are clear-cut when it comes to determining fault. In fact, some multi-vehicle accidents are so complicated that it’s hard to figure out if you’re even in a position to pursue a personal injury lawsuit and, if you are, who can sue. Matters can get...
Understanding how personal injury protection works
As a no-fault state, it is mandatory for New Jersey drivers to have minimum car insurance coverage, including personal injury protection (PIP). PIP pays for the medical care of the policyholder and everyone under the policy, no matter who is liable. Since there is no...
Newly proposed seat belt rule enhances passenger warning system
While more Americans have fastened their seat belts in recent years, nationwide traffic fatalities still continue to increase. From over 39,000 in 2020, motor vehicle deaths escalated to almost 43,000 in 2021. In New Jersey, more than 1,500 unbelted vehicle occupants...
Six tips for coping with the mental toll of a car accident
While a car accident can leave you with significant physical injuries that impact much of your daily living, you can’t overlook the mental toll taken on you. Those who do can find themselves struggling to get by on a daily basis, which can render any financial...
Should you visit your doctor after a serious auto accident?
Being in a serious car accident can give you severe injuries. Even if your body does not show immediately visible wounds or you do not feel any adverse sensations, it is generally wise to visit your doctor for several reasons. Detecting invisible injuries Some of the...
Why do car accidents increase in the summer?
We are used to hearing about the dangers of driving in the winter, when road conditions are often icy and slippery. Once summer comes, you may assume you are safer on the roads, but that is not necessarily true. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety,...