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…
If you plan to heed the advice to not drink and drive in order to avoid causing a drunk driving accident on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, we commend you. However, we suggest you consider going a step further to protect yourself. As a report by the Loyola…
Recent record-setting snows in upstate New York indicate that there is an icy winter ahead for New York, New Jersey and the entire Northeast. As the wintry weather arrives, property owners – especially business owners – will need to keep in mind that there comes a responsibility to guard against…
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…
Recent events in the news cause many to be increasingly concerned with police conduct by questioning whether police have acted appropriately. “To protect and serve” is being attacked as a fallacy. Many perceive police officers as bullies who instill fear into citizens causing more harm than the problems they are…
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…
After an extensive debate with federal officials, Graco Children’s Products is recalling 1.9 million potentially defective infant car seats, according to the New York Times. The company recalled 4.2 million toddler seats earlier this year after reports that a faulty buckle made it difficult to remove children from the car…
Hip fractures are one of the most common results in falls among the elderly. An independent and mobile elder can be left with severe physical impairments after these injuries. However, a new study suggests that the outcomes for nursing home residents who suffer hip fractures could be even worse than…
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