The downward trend of fatal accidents on New Jersey roads continued in 2015. According to NJ.com, there was a three percent decrease in fatal crashes compared to 2014. This decrease continues a 15 year decline. 2015 saw 541 deaths stemming from 501 separate crashes,...
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Drunk motorcyclists pose a risk to all
While drinking and driving a car is a problem given much attention in our society, fewer people probably think about the dangers that drunk motorcycle riders pose on New Jersey roads. As they are depicted in popular culture, bikers are closely associated with rallies,...
What is New Jersey’s car seat law?
If you are a New Jersey parent, you probably already know that young children are required to be in a car seat. You may not know, however, that a new law went into effect in September 2015 that tightened the regulations on the use of child car seats. According to...
Is it safer to ride in the front seat or back seat?
Like many other people living in New Jersey, you probably prefer to ride up front near the driver. According to CBS News, so do approximately 88 percent of all passengers. This is a smart move, since you will be safer riding in the front seat than in the back. If you...
Pregnancy puts women at higher risk of accident
A recent study shows that pregnancy may put women at a higher risk of getting into a car accident. According to NBC News, the study was held over a 6-year period and involved over 500,000 women’s records relating to pregnancy and car accidents. The researchers looked...
Safety tips for group motorcycle riders
Spring is in the air. The weather is warming, flowers are blooming and many motorcyclists are getting their bikes out and hitting the open road. While some people prefer to ride alone, there are many groups in New Jersey that get together and ride as a team. Those...
Keeping teen drivers safe
Every year, teenagers across New Jersey embark on the right of passage that is getting their driver's license. However, even those teens that ace driver's ed and pass the test on their first try are at a much greater risk of being involved in a crash than other...
How does alcohol consumption affect New Jersey drivers?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 30 people are killed in alcohol-related collisions across the U.S. every day. Despite the staggering statistics and growing knowledge of the dangers, motorists in New Jersey, and elsewhere, continue...
Older adult drivers face increasing risks on the road
It’s important for seniors to remain independent for as long as possible, which typically entails having access to reliable transportation. However, driving risks can actually increase as one grows older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....
Compensation options that car accident victims may be entitled to
After a car accident causes an injury, New Jersey residents would understandably want to know what kinds of compensation they may receive. This is especially true if the accident was not their fault. Can a person receive workers’ compensation for a collision?...

