As you may be well aware, driving a big rig requires an extended measure of focus, caution and expertise. Even when you are doing everything you can to operate your truck safely and efficiently, you are still subject to the risks of the job especially when other...
Jersey Shore Personal Injury and Employment Specialists
Month: October 2017
Avoiding the temptation to text while driving
If you own a phone and a car, chances are, at some point, you have considered or maybe even tried to text and drive simultaneously. However, this unfortunate lapse in judgment can quickly create dangerous circumstances for yourself, your passengers and other motorists...
Auto deaths rising, but distracted driving is on the decline
The United States National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration published automobile death statistics regarding 2016. The data reveals that more people died in 2016 compared to 2015. With 37,461 motor vehicle deaths in total, this figure represents a 5.6 percent...
Do car crashes cause post-traumatic stress disorder?
There are many different consequences associated with auto accidents, including the loss of life and life-shattering injuries. However, victims may also face a significant emotional toll afterward. In some cases, victims suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder,...
Are tractor-trailers safe?
Large trucks play an essential role in commerce in New Jersey and across the United States. However, no matter how much you appreciate that tractor-trailer full of goods, you may feel uncomfortable driving beside one, and you are far from alone. In fact, according to...
Why drinking and driving is dangerous
After a few years of driving in New Jersey, a person's muscle memory may automatically take over when behind the wheel. Even though it may seem as if a driver is on autopilot, he or she is constantly making decisions. In fact, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine, the...