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...
Car Accidents
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...
Variations of auto accidents
Not all motor vehicles collide the same way when an accident occurs. However, all accidents on a New Jersey Road come with the risk of serious injuries. Taking steps to avoid accidents requires defensive driving skills, which means more than carefully operating the...
Why accident fatality rates are on the rise
In recent years, a number of safety features have been added to cars, trucks and SUVs to make them safer for drivers and passengers alike. However, despite a commitment to safety, data also suggests that crash fatality figures have been going up. There are a number of...
Accidents caused by reckless drivers
Car accidents caused by reckless drivers do not occur randomly. The thoughtless actions of other New Jersey motorists cause these accidents. Reckless driving can endanger lives and damage property. Learning to recognize common reckless driving behaviors and...
Pursuing lost wages after a car crash
New Jersey law allows you to obtain lost wages as part of a personal injury settlement or jury award. However, you must first prove that another party's negligence caused the accident. Furthermore, you must also establish the amount you lost while recovering from a...
Are uninsured drivers really a crash risk?
Every year, motorists in New Jersey typically review their insurance policies when their renewal payments come due and determine whether they need to change their coverage. Many people consistently carry only what the state requires, but others might invest in extra...
Five life-altering injuries from car accidents
Driving a car down New Jersey roads can be an enjoyable, relaxing, and efficient way to get from point A to point B. However, when car accidents strike, that enjoyable ride can become a traumatic experience that permanently impacts a person's quality of life. Although...
Get medical attention soon when you’re in an auto accident
You might get injured in an auto accident in New Jersey. Ensuring that you know about the signs of serious injuries after an accident can help you or a loved one identify a possible injury so that you can get treatment. Top types of injuries from auto accidents...
3 common causes of distracted driving
Car accidents happen all the time. In fact, there are over a million fatal car accidents a year worldwide – that adds up to several thousand accidents a day. That’s enough to make people want to walk or ride a bike everywhere they go. Speeding and drunk driving may be...