Summer is the time for easy road trips and family vacations – but summer is also historically a time when drivers don’t always use their best judgment on the road. After coping with winter driving conditions, it’s easy to understand why a driver might relax a bit in...
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3 mistakes young drivers tend to make
Statistically speaking, it’s clear that young drivers cause significant problems on the road. Their rate of fatal accidents is higher than any other age group. They are well known for making mistakes behind the wheel and causing these crashes. Unfortunately, a lot of...
3 things you should know about TBIs
Experiencing a car crash is a distressing ordeal. In the aftermath, amidst the shock and confusion, you might overlook subtle signs of a serious health issue – traumatic brain injury. It's crucial to know about TBI to take the necessary steps for your health and your...
The hidden dangers of heavy-duty pickup trucks
Even if you don’t drive a pickup truck or know much about them, you’ve likely noticed that they’re getting bigger by the year. “Heavy duty” pickup trucks, which sport names like Titan and Super Duty, can weigh as much as 12,000 pounds. For some business owners, their...
What are the odds of getting into a car accident?
There are millions of cars on the road and thousands of accidents happening every day. Your chances of getting into a fatal auto accident are 1 to 1,000 – and your odds of getting into a nonfatal wreck are even higher. Statistically, you are likely to be in three or...
How does comparative negligence affect NJ car accident claims?
Car accidents can be a traumatic experience for everyone involved. Not only do they often result in physical injuries, but they can also leave emotional scars that can last for years. In New Jersey, the comparative negligence law can impact your ability to recover...
What constitutes wrongful termination in an at-will state?
New Jersey, like many other states in the country, has an at-will employment statute. As a result, the termination of employment arrangements in an at-will state does not usually carry any legal or financial consequences for either party. It is possible for a worker...
Why calling the police after a car accident is advisable
One of the most important things you can do after a car accident is to call the police. It may sound insignificant, especially if the crash resulted in minor injuries or minimal property damage, but it's better safe than sorry. Here is why. First, it is a legal...
Can you recognize a drunk driver on the road?
Drunk driving endangers road users. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 11,654 people died in drunk-driving-related accidents in 2020. This is a high number, which is worrying because the deaths could have been avoided. Sharing the road...
What causes motorcycle collisions?
The majority of motorcycle owners could easily tell you about the excitement of taking their bikes out on the open road. This effort provides a sense of freedom that you simply cannot obtain when driving a car. Unfortunately, this freeing activity isn’t the safest...