Data released by the New Jersey State Police reveals that road fatalities in the Garden State rose in 2020. There were 524 fatal accidents in New Jersey in both 2018 and 2019, but that figure increased to 553 in 2020. Roads across the United States were far quieter...
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Can poor training create legal liability for a truck accident?
Anyone who drives a semi-truck or commercial truck knows that training to drive safely is very important. There are inherent risks to driving a large or heavy vehicle on the roads. In New Jersey, poor training can be the basis for legal liability in the event of a...
How is fault determined in a car accident?
If you're involved in a car accident, your New Jersey car insurance company will need to know who caused it. There are several factors that will be considered when determining who is liable for an accident, and in some cases, multiple parties may be responsible for...
Why truck accidents can be challenging
If you’ve ever been a victim of a car accident, you know how complex the situation can get in a short time. Thus, imagine how complicated a truck accident. While insurance claims and medical treatment are issues that need to be handled, determining who is at fault in...
Does the chance of a car accident increase in the winter?
Drivers who take to the roads during inclement weather may be risking not only their personal safety but that of others. Winter conditions increase the chances of sliding, skidding and spinning due to icy and snowy roads. Even at a slow speed, a vehicle could lose...
Avoid driving while distracted to save lives
Drivers in New Jersey know how tempting it can be to glance down at their cellphone for directions or to read a quick text. Doing so can be incredibly dangerous, however. Experts estimate that every day in the United States, nine people are killed due to distracted...
Helpful evidence when making a claim after an accident
If you're involved in a car accident in New Jersey, the amount of evidence that is collected could have an impact on how much you receive in a compensation claim. Witnesses of the accident can give evidence to the attorney you hire or to an officer who will give the...
Study: quarter of car crashes occur in the first few minutes
Dolphin Technologies has a study showing how car accidents tend to happen not long after drivers have headed out. Drivers in New Jersey may be alarmed to hear this, but the first 10 minutes of a car trip in particular can be dangerous. What the Dolphin study involved...
NSC reports 2% decline in traffic deaths in 2019
The National Safety Council has some numbers out with regards to car crash fatalities in 2019, and though they are only estimates, they should still be alarming to drivers in New Jersey. The report says that some 38,800 people died in car crashes that year and that...
How to deal with car insurance companies after an accident
Being involved in an auto accident can be a confusing time in the life of a victim, and auto insurance providers in New Jersey understand this potential. Many times, accident claims can be much more valuable than the injured realize, and insurance companies will not...