Car accidents are a leading cause of spinal cord injuries, which can have devastating consequences for victims. Understanding these injuries' signs, symptoms, and impacts is crucial for anyone in a car accident or who knows someone who has. What are the signs and...
Car Accidents
How can drivers reduce the risk of car accidents during winter?
When the winter's chill settles over New Jersey, it comes with the added risk of treacherous roads and hazardous driving conditions. Ice, sleet and freezing rain can transform a routine drive into a white-knuckle ride, and even the most cautious drivers can be at risk...
What happens when whiplash goes untreated?
Car accidents happen instantly but can have lasting impacts on your health. One second, you are driving home; the next, a distracted driver rear-ends your car. The impact jolts your body, whipping your head back and forth. In that split second, your life could change...
Exploring the impact of autonomous vehicles on personal injury
Self-driving cars are becoming more common on the roads. They have sensors and smart systems that can lower the number and severity of accidents by reducing human mistakes. However, many people do not consider the repercussions should they get in an accident with an...
How do low-speed car accidents still lead to injuries?
Car accidents are frightening experiences, and even those that occur at low speeds can result in unexpected injuries. While it might seem like a minor incident at first, the reality is that these collisions can have lasting effects on health and well-being. When two...
4 possible and dangerous automobile manufacturing defects
Besides being frustrating and unfair to consumers, automotive defects pose safety risks to their drivers and everyone else on the road. For this reason, New Jersey's Lemon Law protects car buyers who experience issues with their purchases. Assert your rights if your...
Speeding and deadly accidents
Speeding is one of the most common reasons for motor vehicle collisions in New Jersey and across the country. Whether a driver deliberately presses down on the gas or accidentally drifts to a higher speed means little. What matters is how dangerous road conditions...
How to deal with an amputation after a car accident
Of the 270,000 car accidents that happened in New Jersey in 2020, approximately 22% of them involved serious injuries, according to the New Jersey Department of Health. Experiencing an amputation after a car accident is a life-changing event. It can be overwhelming,...
Some common shoulder injuries resulting from car accidents
Car accidents can occur in New Jersey when you least expect them. Unfortunately, even a milder accident can leave you reeling with personal injury. These are some common shoulder injuries that can develop after a collision. Torn rotator cuff A torn rotator cuff is a...
Accidents from right-hand turns
Accidents happen on New Jersey roads, and many involve pedestrians. When a vehicle hits someone crossing the street or traveling on their bicycle, the impact could cause fatalities. Local municipalities may take steps to reduce accidents. Changing the laws might have...