If you are an older driver and have a history of falling, your chances of being involved in a car accident are significantly higher. A recent study has found that when compared to other people their age, seniors who have suffered a fall are 40 percent more likely to...
Jersey Shore Personal Injury and Employment Specialists
Month: June 2016
Are truck fatalities on the rise?
No, they are not. In fact, just the opposite is true. The statistics are in for 2014 and fatalities from accidents involving trucks were actually down 5 percent from the previous year according to Overdrive Magazine. Therefore, you are less likely to be involved in a...
2016 is shaping up to be a deadly year for NJ drivers
The number of fatal accidents that have occurred so far in New Jersey this year has increased when compared to the number of deaths from motor vehicle accidents for the same period last year. According to the New Jersey State Police, there have been 244 fatalities as...
The dangers of eating while driving
Distracted driving is a huge problem that causes countless injuries and thousands of deaths each year. While a lot of media attention is given to texting and the use of other technologies while behind the wheel, you may not be aware just how dangerous eating while...
Changes may be in store for New Jersey’s DWI laws
Like many other states in the country, repeat offenders who are guilty of driving while intoxicated in New Jersey are subject to harsh sanctions. However, unlike most states, DWI is not considered a crime in New Jersey and offenders will most likely not be facing any...
Was the truck driver in your accident texting?
When drivers are distracted, even for a few seconds, it can put others at risk. This is especially true of truck drivers. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), drivers of commercial vehicles are 23.2 times more likely to be involved in...