When you’ve been involved in a New Jersey car accident that results in injuries it is important that you understand your rights and the process of getting compensated for your losses. While a car accident attorney can help you to file a claim and seek damages, here are a few common…
Car accidents generally happen unexpectedly and without any notice. One minute, you are driving down the road to your work or home or running errands, and then suddenly, you hear the screeching of tires, the sound of glass shattering and metal crunching. Many people go into shock and struggle to comprehend…
Drowsy, or fatigued, driving is sometimes compared to driving while impaired by alcohol. This is because sleepiness slows a person’s reaction time. It decreases awareness, impairs judgment and increases the probability of the drowsy driver getting into a serious car accident. In New Jersey, a drowsy driver who gets into an…
When you drive your rental car off the lot while on vacation or a business trip this summer, will you have any idea where it has – or hasn’t – been? In particular, has it been to the garage or dealership for repair of any of the numerous automotive defects that have…
Memorial Day is considered to be the unofficial start of the summer season. It is three-day weekend when people hit the road to enjoy the shore, camping, hiking, picnics or family gatherings. Unfortunately, Memorial Day weekend can also be a very dangerous time on New Jersey roads. The roads tend…
One of the most unnerving points in a parent’s life is when his or her teenage child begins to drive. Unfortunately, there is good reason for this concern: Statistics show that teen driving accidents are common in New Jersey and across the country. As a parent, you should talk to…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s most recent Roadside Survey provides good news and bad news for those who want to improve traffic safety in New Jersey and across the U.S. The good news: Drunk driving rates are on the decline. The bad news: Drugged driving rates are moving in…
An arctic blast has sent temperatures plummeting in New Jersey and New York, as NJ.com reports. When it becomes frigid outside, parents may be tempted to outfit their children in puffy winter coats, scarves and hats. But for babies and young kids, beware – bulky coats can render car seats…
New Jersey has become one of 31 U.S. states, including New York, that prohibit the use of a type of highway guardrail that has been linked to serious injuries and deaths in car accidents. The banned guardrail is made by Trinity Industries, Inc., and it is known as the ET-Plus…
Unless you have a large disposable income and an extremely trustworthy child, you are likely considering purchasing a used and relatively inexpensive vehicle when your child gets his or her license. However, research suggests that those older, cheaper cars are less likely to keep your child safe in the event…
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