Despite continued efforts by law enforcement to catch drunk drivers and by authorities to educate the public on the dangers of driving while intoxicated, drunk driving is still a considerable problem across the country. Every day, thousands of people are injured or...
Jersey Shore Personal Injury and Employment Specialists
Month: January 2016
Dangers of tire blowouts involving commercial trucks
It is a common sight along the New Jersey Turnpike and other freeways across the country – the remnants of blown tires litter the roadway, a reminder that blowouts are frequent and may result in a serious accident. Some people humorously refer to tire litter as “road...
Drowsy driving might equal drunk driving
Almost everyone in New Jersey, as well as across the country, remembers the devastating crash on the New Jersey Turnpike that involved comedian Tracy Morgan. Reportedly, the truck driver who plowed into Mr. Morgan’s vehicle had been overly fatigued. Despite the lesson...
Report: urban pedestrian accidents more dangerous than rural
In a recent post in this blog, pedestrian dangers in busy city areas were discussed. Urban congestion contributes to a large number of accidents in New Jersey and elsewhere in the country, but is by no means the only way for pedestrians to be struck by cars. In 2014,...
Apps and vehicle technology address problem of distracted driving
Distracted driving is an issue that affects everyone across the country, including in New Jersey. Anyone can drive while distracted, but this danger is particularly prevalent among drivers under the age of 20. Why? Cellphone use, of course, is tempting for teenagers...