Drivers that fail to abide by the rules of the road or apply an appropriate level of care in their actions make the road more dangerous for themselves and others. Additionally, they make themselves vulnerable to being financially liable for any damages that may be...
Pedestrians are completely exposed when sharing the road with motor vehicles and therefore have an increased potential for suffering serious injury in an accident. Drivers should always apply a standard level of care in their actions, but apply a heightened awareness...
Buses, cabs and planes are convenient forms of transport for commuters and travelers. However, using those forms requires placing safety in the hands of the mass transit company and relying on them to prevent any unsafe conditions that may lead to a bus injury, or...
Motor vehicle accidents can lead to serious injuries and even death. Every driver, passenger and pedestrian is aware of this risk and has a duty to prevent accidents where possible by being attentive and careful in their actions. A failure to do so can lead to...
Commercial trucks present unique dangers on the road not found in other vehicles. Their large size can lead to more severe injuries in accidents than other vehicles may cause. This heightened risk of serious injury can expose truck drivers and their employers to...
Mass transit is a relatively convenient method of travel for many New Jersey residents. But traveling on a bus or similar vehicle does not remove the danger of being injured in an accident. A recent accident in Newark involving a van and a transit bus resulted in the...
The death of a family member is an incredibly difficult loss for the surviving members emotionally, especially when it is due to the negligence of another. They often also have significant financial burdens that result as well. Although it doesn't bring their family...
The enormous size of commercial trucks in comparison to other motor vehicles creates a heightened risk of serious injury when they are involved in an accident. It is important for truck drivers and other drivers to be careful and attentive in their actions to prevent...
Pedestrians are at a significant size and safety disadvantage in comparison to motor vehicles, which is why they often suffer severe injuries when involved in accidents with vehicles. It is important that drivers and pedestrians alike apply the proper level of care to...
Driving while intoxicated is an avoidable action that puts drivers and others on the roadway at undue risk of injury. Drunk driving impairs a driver's ability to safely operate their vehicle and heightens the possibility that an accident may occur. A motor vehicle...
