Running a red light has far-reaching consequences that are not worth the risk. An accident creates physical, financial, mental and emotional damages that can take years to repair. To help drivers avoid running red lights, cameras are often installed next to traffic...
Car Accidents
4 common car accident injuries
Nearly all car accidents that happen in New Jersey result in some bodily injury. Even a minor fender-bender can have a physical and emotional impact on the vehicle occupants. Following is some information about the most common types of injuries experienced by victims...
Modified comparative negligence in personal injury cases
Are you a New Jersey driver who got into a car accident? You, the other party or both of you may have sustained personal injury that the insurance now has to compensate. In some cases, insurance companies plead modified comparative negligence, which is the so-called...
Some facts about truck accidents
Accidents involving commercial trucks rank among the most serious kinds of collisions that can happen in New Jersey. When a commercial truck collides with a passenger vehicle, the car occupants are much likelier to sustain serious injuries or be killed. A part of the...
The downside of accepting cash at the accident scene
If you're hurt in an auto accident in New Jersey, you may be entitled to compensation for current and future medical bills. It may also be possible to seek reimbursement for the cost of repairing your car, purchasing a new vehicle or replacing property that was...
Incremental increases in speed raise injury risk in car accident
When it comes to personal injury associated with automobile accidents, research funded by the AAA demonstrates that even small increases in speed can have truly significant effects on crash and collision outcomes. The research was undertaken in light of pervasive...
What you don’t want to do after an accident
If you are involved in a car accident while traveling on a New Jersey road, you may be entitled to compensation for damages incurred in its aftermath. However, there are many ways in which you may inadvertently undermine your ability to obtain a favorable settlement...
How big a problem is distracted driving?
Distracted driving is one of the top causes of fatal car crashes. According to The National Safety Council, 1.6 million crashes occur each year due to drivers who spend time on their cellphones while operating vehicles. There are many types of distracted driving in...
What are the types of rollovers?
Losing control of your vehicle is one of the scariest things that can happen to you when you're driving in New Jersey. If the weather is bad, you might slide off the road and hit another vehicle or slam into the guardrail. Worse still, your vehicle might hit an...
Collecting evidence after a truck collision
Being involved in a truck collision can be a harrowing experience. After ensuring that you and your loved ones are safe following a truck collision, residents of New Jersey and other states should collect evidence that may be important to preserving legal claims you...