You may have been involved in a crash that resulted in little to no property damage due to the low speeds of the vehicles involved. However, it does not take away from your claim. Low-impact collisions are like any other car accident, and you can hold the driver at...
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What’s wrong with apologizing after a car crash?
You'd probably say sorry if you collided with someone while walking on the street. You probably both would. It reduces the chance the situation escalates into an argument and makes clear that it was not intentional but an accident. Things are a little different if you...
How drivers prove the person who caused the crash was distracted
Distracted driving is one of the most pressing safety issues on the New Jersey roads. Thousands of drivers every day turn to their mobile devices while in traffic instead of focusing on safety. You may have realized that the driver who struck you was distracted...
Recognizing the signs of internal injuries after a wreck
Road traffic collisions can be traumatic both physically and emotionally. Those involved may suffer severe external injuries. However, it’s important to remember that not all injuries are external and they do not always present themselves immediately. Internal...
When should elderly drivers hand over the keys?
People ages 65 and older tend to have slower reaction times behind the wheel than younger drivers. This can be brought on by illness, medication or simply by the natural process of aging. Slower reaction times can put both the driver and those sharing the road with...
Distractions kill, but you can take action to prevent crashes
There is almost nothing more dangerous for a driver to do than to drive while distracted. When a driver isn’t paying attention to the road, it is very likely that they will get into a distracted driving crash or cause a near-miss. Unfortunately, looking away from the...
Even mild brain injuries pose long-term symptoms and problems
Collisions between small passenger vehicles and large commercial trucks are a leading cause of brain injury. Since these trucks are taller and heavier than small vehicles, they typically pose more injury risks if an accident occurs. Most conversations about brain...
2 common types of accidents caused by drunk drivers
The dangers associated with drunk driving cannot be overstated. In fact, the National Highway Transport and Safety Authority report that driving under the influence claims over 11,000 deaths each year. If you have suffered injuries in a drunk driving accident, you may...
Is it true that you can “beat” a Breathalyzer?
If you get pulled over during the Fourth of July weekend (or anytime this summer), the odds are high the police officer is going to be looking at you closely for signs that you’ve been drinking. One of your buddies, however, has told you that they have a foolproof...
What are the pros and cons of no-fault auto insurance?
Only a handful of American states have no-fault auto insurance laws, and New Jersey is one of them. It means you can recover compensation for injuries and property damage regardless of who caused the accident. As you might expect, no-fault insurance offers crash...

