Since the 1960s, auto manufacturers have incorporated innovative technologies into their vehicles to make them safer. Seatbelts, anti-lock brakes, crumple zones, and airbags have collectively saved hundreds of thousands of lives. One of the most exciting developments over the last decade is computer-assisted collision avoidance technology, which claims to prevent crashes…
The benefits of sleeping for at least eight hours each night are widely known and accepted by the general public. Proper rest is associated with increased productivity, improved concentration, and a boosted mood. However, as a tired driver, you are not just less friendly to your passengers onboard—you are also…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drunk driving causes an average of 32 fatalities every day in the United States — or one every 45 minutes. There were nearly 12,000 people killed in drunk driving crashes in one recent year alone, accounting for more than a quarter of all…
An MTA bus driver who killed a 69-year-old man in Staten Island and fled the scene is now facing criminal charges, according to news reports. The victim, Patrick Varriale, was crossing Forest Hill and Platinum Avenue intersection at around 4:30 a.m. on May 13, 2022. As Varriale was crossing the…
Second to car-to-car collisions, innocent people crossing streets are being struck every day by careless drivers, causing severe and life-threatening injuries. Too often, these accident victims are innocent children or the elderly. Often, for some reason, the official police report blames the pedestrian for the collision between the person and…
On July 13, 2022, a fatal chain-reaction crash occurred on Route I-95 in Teaneck, NJ. Two women from the Bronx, NY lost their lives when a truck pulling a utility trailer rear-ended their vehicle just after midnight near the DeGraw Ave. overpass. A third vehicle then collided with the truck,…
Older drivers will remember being taught to look at the rearview mirrors and glance over their shoulder to check blind spots before backing a car. Younger drivers today may be taught the same safety practices, but they may be driving vehicles with backup cameras to show what is behind the…
Victims dealing with injuries and losses resulting from a car accident can feel overwhelmed and unsure of their next legal steps. If you suffered injuries in a car accident, it can be very upsetting and frustrating – especially when the car accident was not your fault. If you are dealing…
When a car accident results in injuries, it is crucial to determine what happened and who was at fault for the crash. Determining fault is a key factor in getting fair compensation if you were hurt in an accident someone else caused. Doing so, unfortunately, can be challenging, particularly when…
For parents, nothing is more important than their child’s safety. One of the most important ways to protect them is by ensuring they are properly secured while riding in motor vehicles. New Jersey car seat laws exist to protect children from the moment they are born. The type of restraints…
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