In 2014 over 430,000 people were involved in car accidents as a result of distracted driving. For five consecutive years, this was the number one cause of fatal crashes in New Jersey. Distracted driving happens when the person operating the vehicle engages in an...
Jersey Shore Personal Injury and Employment Specialists
Month: October 2016
The United States leads the world in number of fatal crashes
The numbers are in and New Jersey drivers may be surprised to learn that there are more motor vehicle deaths in the United States than in other first-world countries. A study was conducted over a 13-year period and while deaths per capita have been reduced in the U.S....
3 ways to prove a distracted driving case
It's rare to be able to get where you want to go without traveling by car, truck, bus or other motor vehicle, but every time you get behind the wheel, you're at risk of being involved in an accident. In the United States, distracted driving leads to around 421,000...
Some question how self-driving cars will make decisions on safety
Self-driving cars are looking to be a reality for New Jersey drivers in the near future. However, questions are now being raised as to how these cars will react when faced with situations where they will have to make split-second decisions to protect their occupants....
44 injured in Lincoln Tunnel bus crash
Injuries suffered in a crash can affect a person in many areas of life even if they are considered minor. A broken bone may impact a person’s ability to work. A neck or back injury may require weeks or months of physical therapy or even surgery. Therefore, New Jersey...
Speed limiters for trucks proposed by federal agencies
In an effort to reduce roadway fatalities and greatly reduce fuel costs, two federal agencies have proposed that speed limiters be installed in certain commercial vehicles that would limit how fast they can travel. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and...