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...
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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...
Car crashes can cause painful, debilitating TMJ disorders
It’s not uncommon to suffer whiplash in a crash. This typically happens when the head suddenly moves back and forth with the impact of the collision. Most people picture whiplash victims with braces and other contraptions to stabilize their neck, which is often where...
3 costume tips to make trick or treating safer for your child
Halloween can be a fun night out for kids. Yet, while they try to dress up scarily, you’ll get a very real fright if a car injures them. The roads are busier than usual on Halloween as parents drive their kids to the best trick-or-treating spots and adults drive to...
Should a pet be unsecured in a car?
Some animals love their freedom and detest anything they consider restricts it. If your cat has always sat on your lap while you drive, telling them that is no longer possible might not go down well. However comfortable their cat box is, they may resist you putting...
Can you recover compensation after a low-impact collision?
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...
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...