Drunk drivers may end up hitting other cars while intoxicated. This can come with a number of different penalties and consequences. However, there is one consequence that most drivers don’t consider. A DUI impact can be considered a felony in certain cases, which...
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Many unanswered questions in fatal New Jersey crash
Car accidents are regular events in New Jersey. Fatal crashes which take the lives of young victims, however, are not. When such accidents occur, both the victims’ families and the community want to know how these tragic deaths could have been prevented. This often...
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...
Avoiding drunk driving accidents
It may seem to many in Monmouth that it’s difficult to turn on the news anymore without hearing about another accident related to drunk driving. Yet despite the many stories people hear, most never believe that they will be involved in drunk driving accidents....
“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...
What if the driver who killed your loved one is uninsured?
Losing a loved one in Lakewood is never easy. It’s often even more difficult when that person dies unexpectedly. Aside from the heavy emotional toll that just a tragedy can exact, the financial costs can also be great. With the potential of massive medical bills and...
Analyzing motorcyclist reaction times
Many of the motorcyclists riding around Monmouth most likely feel as though their riding skills are sufficient to help them to avoid potentially fatal accidents. However, every year thousands of motorcyclists who probably shared the same belief are killed on...
Understanding the rules regarding cargo security
When clients who’ve been involved in a truck accident come to see us here at the offices of Escandon, Fernicola, Anderson, and Covelli, it’s often not due to a collision, but rather an accident involving cargo. Commercial trucks and tractor-trailers transport...
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...
Making a case for drowsy driving
While most in Monmouth are likely very confident in their own driving skills, it’s often the reckless actions of others that lead to car accidents. In some cases, evidence indicating recklessness is readily apparent. Oftentimes, however, making a case for negligence...

