Victims of distracted drivers can suffer serious damages and harm. To help keep everyone safe, distracted driving is prohibited but it remains important for victims of distracted drivers to be familiar with legal protections available to them when harmed by a...
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Car Accidents
3 common causes of rear-end collisions
Any type of vehicular accident can have devastating consequences for victims. However, rear-end collisions are severe enough to warrant closer examination in themselves. Studies indicate that rear-end collisions are responsible for thousands of injuries and...
The benefits of obtaining witness statements after a traffic accident
Being involved in a traffic accident can be a stressful process. At times, it may be difficult to get your side of the story across. However, if you have been injured and are seeking compensation for your injuries, it is important to present accurate facts. One way...
Handling your uninsured or underinsured claim
Being involved in a car accident can be stressful under any circumstances. However, it can be even more frustrating and challenging when the driver who caused the accident is uninsured or underinsured. In this situation, you might be worried about how you’re going to...
Why are fatal crash rates so high for teens?
The statistics make it clear that fatal crash rates are higher for teens than for any other age group. For instance, one report on the 2019 numbers showed that there were 258,000 teens in emergency rooms with major injuries, and another 2,400 lost their lives. The...
Is speeding really a victimless crime?
Speeding is one of the most common criminal offenses. Although everyone knows it's illegal to exceed the posted speed limit, most people do it at least a couple of times every week. Drivers often think of speeding as a non-issue. Some people even grumble about the...
How can pre-planning reduce car crashes?
Today you jump in the car at 7:45 am as always to get to work at 8 am on the dot. As you drive a few yards, you realize the pedals are further away than usual. You remember you lent your teenage son the car the night before. You do not have time to stop and adjust the...
There are many ways to be distracted behind the wheel
While traveling on a New Jersey highway, you may experience visual, manual, or cognitive distractions that significantly increase your risk of causing an accident. In some cases, a distraction may impact you in multiple ways. For example, using a cellphone might cause...
The growing importance of AI in personal injury lawsuits
When attorneys in New Jersey and around the country prepare personal injury cases, one of the first steps they take is often scrutinizing analytical data provided by companies that gather information about judges, lawyers, and lawsuits. This data is used to determine...
Is there technology to prevent distracted driving?
Distracted driving is on the rise in New Jersey, and it’s not only because of cellphones but also other passengers, built-in features and even the car radio. When you perform actions every day, it can be hard to not get distracted or let your mind wander. However,...

