“Lane splitting” is a term used to describe when a biker rides their motorcycle between two lanes of stopped or slow-moving cars. While this behavior is legal elsewhere – most notably in California -- it is not allowed in New Jersey. If you are a motorcyclist who has...
Jersey Shore Personal Injury and Employment Specialists
New Jersey Law Blog
Talk-to-text software doesn’t prevent distracted driving
Distracted driving is unsafe. Digital distraction, in particular, is at least partially illegal under current New Jersey statutes. The state prohibits the manual use of mobile technology while driving. People shouldn't send or read text messages or post to social...
What kind of photos could help in a crash claim?
If you are injured in a car crash, getting adequate compensation could be crucial to cover the costs of treatment for your injuries, the time off work you may need and other costs you incur. Gathering evidence such as photos can improve your chances of securing...
Why fatal car accidents decline in the fall
As we move into the fall, there will likely be a drop in fatal car accidents. This decline will mostly involve one specific age group: Teenage drivers. They are going to cause fewer fatal car accidents in the fall than they did over the summer, and everyone will be...
Information to exchange with the other driver in a crash
When you are involved in a car accident, you need to exchange information with the other driver before leaving the scene. But what details do you need to collect? Here are the details to exchange: 1. Personal information Anyone involved in an accident in New Jersey...
What does it take to recover from a traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
After a car accident, victims may suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). A TBI is caused by a strike or blow to the head that may have led to brain damage. This could happen if a victim’s head was struck by a foreign object or hit the steering wheel upon the impact...
A traffic accident can reshape your life
Have you ever thought about how a single moment can alter your entire life? For many, that kind of consequential moment occurs in the form of a motor vehicle accident. Whether you're commuting to work or enjoying a weekend drive, the relatively unexpected can happen...
How comparative negligence may impact your car accident claim
New Jersey follows the comparative negligence rule. This plays a crucial role in car accident claims. It allows for allocating fault among all parties involved in an accident. Understanding how this law impacts your car accident claim is important, as it can...
What are chemical sobriety tests?
During a traffic stop, the police may ask the driver questions and to take field sobriety tests. These are just two of the ways law enforcement can gather evidence to hold against a driver who is suspected of drunk driving. The third way is chemical sobriety tests....
Sucking on a penny and 3 things to avoid during a traffic stop
During a traffic stop, you may be asked to take a breath test. A breath test is a small machine that evaluates your blood alcohol content (BAC), which is the amount of alcohol in your body. There is an old myth that made people believe that they can pass breath tests...