Part of your daily routine may involve driving to and from work. And depending on the location of your workplace, you may spend some of this time in traffic. According to NPR, approximately 14 million people in the U.S. spend an hour or more driving every day getting...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Can I pursue damages after a car crash if I’m partially at fault?
Car crashes are complicated events. Oftentimes there are many factors that combine to cause the collision. A person injured in a car crash may want to seek compensation. However, can they pursue damages if they also played a role in the collision? It depends based on...
Rise in fatal auto accidents through June 2021 labeled ‘crisis’
In New Jersey and across the nation, auto accidents are an ongoing problem causing unexpected injuries, death and long-term challenges. Government agencies assess these crashes to devise solutions to enhance safety. A fundamental part of that is looking at the...
The dangers of truck driver fatigue
Truck accident injuries can be severe and truck driver fatigue is one of the factors that can lead to truck accidents. For that reason, it is important for truck drivers to avoid truck driver fatigue and for victims of truck accidents to be familiar with the legal...
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month
Face it, driving in New Jersey can be a real hassle and you cannot always rely on public transportation to be on time. Some people in New Jersey find that simply walking is the best way to get where they want to go. Sadly, pedestrians face the constant risk of being...
2021 is looking to be a more deadly year than 2020
There have been many stories about the unexpected number of car accidents and fatalities last year. After all, with the reduced number of people on the roadways, we all assumed less accidents and fatalities would occur. But, that simply was not the case because as...
A traumatic brain injury may change your personality forever
Whether you are funny, thoughtful, compassionate, kind or a combination of these traits, your personality is uniquely yours. The way you behave also plays a major role in your interpersonal relationships. Regrettably, even a single traumatic brain injury may change...
Distracted driving is a form of driver negligence
According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), car accidents involving distracted drivers caused the deaths of over 2,800 people in 2018. Data from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)...
Pedestrian safety and accident statistics
When you walk near traffic, you need to remain alert and understand the risks that you face. Whether a driver loses control of his or her vehicle due to road conditions or they drive too fast, use their phone behind the wheel or drive while intoxicated, pedestrian...
Documenting your injury after a serious accident
A serious accident at work, on the road or anywhere else can catch you by surprise and make it difficult to go back to your normal daily life. Many people incur serious injuries every day and must find a way to cover the costs of their medical bills and lost wages....