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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
When you’re traveling, the last thing you’d expect is to get hit by another driver. It’s your hope that others would take your safety seriously and avoid doing anything dangerous behind the wheel. Unfortunately, people don’t always make the right decisions. Take, for...
Drivers are bound to make mistakes, but some are so serious that they have lasting repercussions. For example, entering a highway going the wrong direction can quickly lead to a serious, high-speed crash that injures multiple people. Head-on crashes are among the most...
Prior to the emergence of mobile technology, distracted driving mostly referred to a driver who looked away long enough to eat or adjust the radio station and wound up in an accident. Cellphones give drivers even more reason to take their eyes off the roadway. Taking...
Car accidents often lead to physical injuries, from whiplash to brain injuries. While physical injuries are very common, almost all those who are involved in car accidents go through some mental health issues too. Car accidents are extremely frightening experiences...
When fewer cars are on the road, some people may be tempted to drive too fast just for the thrill. This may make it less likely that speeding will affect another driver but it does not change the inherent danger. This is why speeders often face reckless driving...