Driving around big rigs requires a heightened awareness of following the rules of the road in New Jersey. If you are distracted or driving recklessly around a large truck, you are increasing your risks of being involved in an accident and if you are in a smaller...
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Study suggests obese truckers have higher crash risk
Back in 2002, the University of Minnesota Morris began the Truckers & Turnover Project, a multi-year study involving students, faculty and several motor carriers. The cooperating firms operate in the long-haul truckload segment of the trucking industry, a segment...
Medical care options vary greatly after a car wreck
After a car wreck, you have a lot of things on your mind. One is where you will seek treatment for the injuries you suffered. You have a few different options, so you should think carefully about what you are going to do. The place you seek treatment depends on the...
Drugged driver kills three, does not recall incident
People in New Jersey who are concerned about the problems associated with impaired driving need to know that this issue includes not only alcohol but also drugs. Unfortunately, many people who are either addicted to drugs or who simply choose to use them for whatever...
Are you ready to ride your motorcycle with a passenger?
Riding with a motorcycle passenger in New Jersey is usually a lot of fun for both people. However, a passenger also adds some extra challenges and safety considerations. It is important to familiarize yourself with the nuances. Fortunately, the right knowledge will...
Defining social host liability
When you have been involved in an accident caused by a drunk driver in Allenhurst, your frustration over the negligence involved in the situation is understandable. Not only was the driver negligent in choosing to drive while drunk, but someone else may have also been...
Trucker stress can be dangerous for truck drivers and others
The truck driver life can seem adventurous and even glamorous to those who have never driven a big rig before. However, as we at the law office of Escandon, Fernicola, Anderson & Covelli, LLP, are aware, there is another side of the coin when it comes to the...
How much does a New Jersey funeral cost?
If you recently lost a loved one in a New Jersey car accident, the state may allow you to collect damages for your loss. New Jersey allows bereaved loved ones to recover funeral expenses in addition to other damages via a wrongful death claim. How much is the average...
Mobile devices aren’t the only form of driver distraction
Far too many people mistakenly believe that mobile devices are the only real source of distraction on the road. In reality, distraction can take infinite forms for drivers. In some cases, it isn't even a tangible distraction, but rather something in their head that...
What are the most common causes of fatal car accidents?
When people are driving in New Jersey, they have to rely on the responsibility of one another to keep each other safe. Even if you are driving safely and committed to following traffic laws, there may be other people who are careless, distracted or fatigued among...

