You face the possibility of a car accident every time you’re on the road, but there are some times of the year that are more dangerous than others. The attorneys at Escandon, Fernicola, Anderson & Covelli, LLP, understand the risks confronting New Jersey residents...
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Car Accidents
Pedestrian fatalities in New Jersey higher than national average
According to the Department of Law and Public Safety, pedestrian deaths in New Jersey numbered 170 in 2014, more than 30 percent of all traffic deaths in the state. Those statistics put New Jersey well ahead of the national average of 14 percent. The Centers for...
What steps should you take after a crash?
A car accident can be so sudden and shocking that you don’t know exactly what to do next. The trauma from the incident, even if injuries are minor, may turn the entire event into a whirlwind of activity that leads you wondering what just happened after it’s all over....
What are some of the driving hazards you face in the fall?
If you’re like many people in New Jersey and throughout the country, you might think autumn is the best time of year. The beautiful changing leaves, the welcome reprieve from the hot summer sun and the upcoming holidays are things that you might look forward to....
Addressing concerns over verbal threshold stipulations
You and other New Jersey residents spend millions of dollars on auto insurance every year. Hopefully, you may never be in an injury accident or have any other reason to file a claim with your insurance provider. In the event that it is necessary to seek compensation...
Car accident investigation and reconstruction considerations
Determining fault in some automobile accidents is much easier than in others. In fact, it is not uncommon for serious questions to be raised over why and how a collision occurred. In such cases, it may be necessary to conduct a comprehensive automobile accident...
Determining liability in multivehicle car accidents
Given that motorists are confronted by an increasing amount of traffic congestion throughout Allenhurst and beyond, it is not unusual for car accidents to involve more than two vehicles. Often times, even relatively minor multivehicle collisions result in injuries...
Traumatic brain injuries can seriously impact a person’s life
Car accidents are a regular occurrence on New Jersey roads. Many of these collisions are minor and result only in a small amount of property damage. More serious accidents, however, can involve severe physical harm and fatalities. Some of the worst injuries that can...
“At-fault” vs. “no-fault” states
When clients come to see us here at the offices of Escandon, Fernicola, Anderson, and Covelli following a car accident in Jersey City, they’re often surprised that when they sought medical attention after their accidents, they were asked to provide their auto...
Who pays what following a work-related car accident?
Whether you realize it or not, you drive for your work. You may not count yourself among the over 1.7 million commercial truck drivers or 654,300 bus drivers that the Bureau of Labor Statistics currently lists as employed in these industries, yet everyone has at least...

