Much effort has gone into raising the level of awareness of the dangers of drunk driving both in Florham Park and throughout the rest of the U.S. Even so, it continues to be a problem that local motorists must deal with. Often people view drunk driving as a singular...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Settlement amounts and payment timelines
Many personal injury cases settle without going to trial. This form of dispute resolution is common because it usually serves the best interests of all parties involved. Settlement negotiations are often faster than trials. They also tend to consume fewer resources....
What are major risks to drivers on New Jersey roads?
Most drivers are concerned with the safety of New Jersey roadways. No matter the length of your trip, safety should always be a number one priority. To know the dangers is to know how to stay safe and prepared. In the United States, weather-related vehicle accidents...
Why is fatigue so risky for drivers?
New Jersey drivers understand the dangers of drunk and distracted driving. Another growing concern on the road is drowsy driving. But do residents understand these risks as well as they do the others? Today we will look at that question. We will examine why drowsy...
Motor vehicle crashes and TBIs
According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation, there is an average of about 268,000 motor vehicle accidents in the state each year: over 730 per day. With this many crashes, it likely comes as no surprise that these events are among the leading causes of...
Can you file suit without a police report?
In some cases, you may not have a traditional accident report when you discover a car crash injured you. Whether you would have a case at this point would depend on your specific situation. Most of the time, you would probably file a lawsuit for a car accident when...
What can I do to become a more responsible driver?
Getting into a dangerous accident can really force you to rethink your driving habits even when you were not at fault. You may ask yourself, have I ever made this mistake before? Was there any way I could have avoided this accident even though I was not at fault? All...
What should I do when I start to slide on ice?
Winter driving is tricky and requires different skills than the other times of the year. Driving on snow and ice pose many risks that you do not have on dry pavement. Knowing the proper way to drive on winter roads can help you to avoid a serious accident due to...
How safe are hands-free devices?
As more drivers in New Jersey use hands-free technology, many expect crash rates to drop. But is that the case? Some studies show that hands-free technology may not be as safe as we think. Today we will look at the true safety of this technology. The National Safety...
Should you see a doctor for road rash?
When New Jersey motorcyclists get into crashes, they face severe injury. In fact, the injuries they face are often worse than injuries other drivers face. This is due to the nature of the uncovered, unprotected motorcycle. Today we will look at an injury common to...