New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the country. It is also the commuting grounds for individuals who live and work in New York and Pennsylvania. Combine the high amounts of traffic with the cold winter weather and you have a recipe for disaster. For...
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Car Accidents
What are the hazards of driving at night?
Many people are not through with their day once the sun sets. As winter approaches and the days gradually become shorter, nighttime driving is a part of daily life. While you may be familiar with navigating the roadways in the dark, you may not fully understand the...
Be wary of insurance company tactics
Insurance companies provide a valuable service for many people. They help accident victims put their lives back together. However, insurers in New Jersey are probably not entirely on your side when it comes to paying for the damages you incur from truck or car...
The link between road construction and car wrecks
Road construction is virtually impossible to avoid when you make your way across New Jersey by car, but it may surprise you to know just how many automobile crashes take place in the nation’s work zones. At Escandon, Fernicola, Anderson, Covelli & McPherson, we...
What city has the worst drivers?
One of the frightening things about auto collisions is that you could fall victim to one almost any time you get out on the road. If you have ever been in a crash, you know that they happen quickly and unexpectedly. Unfortunately, a few of the communities that...
Study: Measuring the safety of hands-free cellphones
In New Jersey and in many other states in the nation, drivers are prohibited from using hand-held cell phones while behind the wheel. This legislation came after the rise in fatal car accidents caused by distracted drivers and people using their cellphones while...
Can you encourage your child to be safe in the car?
Helping your children realize the value of being safe in the car is imperative to set a foundation of good habits that promote responsibility and vigilance. When you prioritize safety in and around a vehicle, you can feel more confident in your children and their...
Why should you contact the authorities after a car accident?
If you are involved in a car accident, your injuries and the damage to your vehicle can range in seriousness depending on the point of impact, how fast you and the other driver were traveling and the area the collision occurred in. Assessing your situation and making...
Distracted driving high among millennials
People in New Jersey who are concerned about the ongoing problem of distracted driving have good reason for their fears. Data shows that among teens, distracted driving contributes to almost six out of every 10 vehicular accidents. It also seems that texting and...
Can allergy medication affect driving abilities?
There are all sorts of reasons why a driver’s abilities behind the wheel may be disrupted, whether they consume alcohol before getting in their car, do not get enough sleep at night or have worked a very long day. However, some people do not realize that the allergy...

