Motor Vehicle Accidents

There are many cars on the roads in New Jersey and it does not always take a major mistake to cause car accidents. These accidents can result in damage to vehicles and injuries to the drivers and passengers. Because car accidents are relatively common and can happen...

Three vehicles -- two cars and an ambulance -- were involved in an accident recently near Florham Park, New Jersey. According to news reports, the collisions were so powerful that the occupants became trapped inside the vehicles. First responders had to use the...

Old Man Winter has not yet loosened his grip on New Jersey. We will likely see more ice and snow before spring arrives. This makes driving hazardous. The following are some tips for safe driving on slick roads, and what to do if you are involved in a wintertime crash....

CRUNCH! It finally happened. You are in a car accident. Now what? The seconds after a car accident can be important. Step one If you are able, move your car to a safe area. You do not want to be involved in a second, third, fourth or fifth collision. Now, breathe in...

Many media accounts of traffic accidents end with the statement that “The accident is undergoing further investigation.” This post will explain the meaning of the very vague phrase “further investigation.” What is being investigated A lay person may ask what is being...

The national fatal traffic accident rate has declined since the 1980s. Traffic deaths dropped to nearly 33,000 in 2010, the lowest number since the late 1940s. Yet, by 2014, the number began to rise again, primarily due to a new segment of drivers. Researchers...

There are many dangers when taking to the New Jersey roadways. In addition to the increase in drivers who are distracted, drive at excessive speed, behave recklessly, drink and drive and commit other risky transgressions, teen drivers are a prominent concern. Their...

New Jersey has some of the busiest roads and highways in the country, and distracted driving continues to be a problem on most of them. Distracted driving is a factor in numerous motor vehicle accidents throughout the state, many of them involving serious injuries or...

The “work-from-home” revolution may have reduced the total number of vehicles on public roads, but the costs of accidents for drivers remains hard to calculate. Each state has enacted and updates laws concerning automotive insurance: minimum coverage requirements,...

Dealing with the aftermath of an injury is a frustrating experience. In addition to the physical pain you suffer, you can be hobbled financially as well. If you have been injured due to the negligence of another party, a personal injury lawsuit is a powerful tool that...