Car accidents can be a traumatic experience for everyone involved. Not only do they often result in physical injuries, but they can also leave emotional scars that can last for years. In New Jersey, the comparative negligence law can impact your ability to recover...
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Car Accidents
Why calling the police after a car accident is advisable
One of the most important things you can do after a car accident is to call the police. It may sound insignificant, especially if the crash resulted in minor injuries or minimal property damage, but it's better safe than sorry. Here is why. First, it is a legal...
Why you should not admit fault after a car crash
Car accidents can be stressful, confusing and even frightening experiences. No one is fully prepared for such instances. However, it is essential to be aware of what to do in the aftermath of a crash to protect yourself legally. One of the most critical things to...
Who pays when someone without insurance causes a crash?
The risk of a car crash is a natural byproduct of using personal motor vehicle transportation. Dozens of people experience property damage and even significant injuries because of collisions every day in the Garden State. Sometimes, those affected by a crash will have...
Whiplash can be more dangerous than you think
Some think of whiplash as a minor injury that can be easily treated. However, the reality is that this injury can be much more serious and debilitating than many people realize. If left untreated, it may have some long-term effects, such as ringing in the ears,...
3 common types of distracted driving
While there are many different types of distracted driving, there are three that are most common: visual (taking your eyes off the road), manual (taking your hands off the wheel), and cognitive (not being entirely focused on driving). Let's take a closer look at each...
Keeping your kids occupied during car trips can make you safer
You do your best to avoid distracted driving, so you turn down the radio, eat before you go and put your smartphone on mute. What can you do about the kids? Studies have shown that parents are at a distinct disadvantage out there on the roads when their kids are in...
4 tips that will help you survive your drive this winter
It’s that time of year again when folks find both their daily commutes and their annual treks to their relative’s houses complicated by all manner of winter weather – like sleet, snow and ice on the roads. Hibernating until spring isn’t really an option, but you can...
The reason for most wrong-way accidents
If you’ve been involved in a wrong-way accident, you know how hard it is to avoid. It happens so quickly because the other car is in a place that you would never expect and it’s moving directly toward you. In a lot of cases, people who are involved in these accidents...
2 reasons not to drink coffee in the car
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in America. Most people drink it every day. A lot of these people take a cup of coffee with them on their morning commute or even pick it up at a local coffee shop on the way to work. However, despite the fact that it is common...