What state do you think has the worst drivers, and how do you make that determination? Is it the state with the most speeding, or is it the state with the most drunk and careless drivers? What about those states with the most traffic citations? One company used...
Car Accidents
What is comparative negligence?
After a car crash, the drivers involved may blame anyone but themselves for the accident. However, when two vehicles collide, both drivers may be partially responsible for an accident. Here are some examples: If two vehicles collide at an intersection, one driver may...
Cellphone laws may not prevent texting and driving
Laws prohibiting cellphone use while driving are common now across the nation, but these laws are routinely ignored by many in New Jersey and New York. Sometimes it seems impossible to ignore that text message from your boss or your child’s school while you are...
How to determine if an insurance company is making a low offer
Being in a car accident can be scary even if the damage is not very serious, but the lingering effects of car accidents are much worse for the victims who suffer significant injuries. These individuals are not only put in a position where they need to find a new car...
Auto accident deaths on the rise in New Jersey
Road safety is a concern for every New Jersey resident. Since so many people need to commute using state roadways whether they are going to work, school or on a personal trip, the chance of an auto accident is worrisome. This has grown worse with the spike in fatal...
Law goes into effect to reduce bicyclist and pedestrian accidents
New Jersey bicyclists and pedestrians are in constant danger as they try to share the road safely with automobiles. Many drivers are indifferent to people walking or riding their bicycles. They speed, drive while distracted or are reckless. Since riders and...
How many accidents are caused by drowsy driving?
There are many potential causes of auto accidents on the road. An accident can be the result of drinking or taking drugs and driving. An accident can also occur as the result of texting while driving. Another cause of auto accidents is drowsy driving, which is more...
Traffic fatalities in New Jersey go up in 2021
As more people returned to commuting to work and school, and driving to shops and restaurants, 2021 proved to be a deadly year on New Jersey roads. Losing a loved one in a car crash is never easy, especially if the crash could have been prevented. When that happens,...
What damages can I recover after a car accident?
The losses faced in the aftermath of a car accident can be significant. You might struggle to cope with your physical pain on a daily basis, and the financial realities of your situation might be overwhelming. The emotional toll taken on you can be extensive, too,...
Queens high-speed collision kills one, injures two others
Most people in New York likely understand that car accidents are typically just that: accidents. There usually is no intent on the part of the responsible party to cause an accident (thus often prompting understanding from accident victims). Yet such understanding may...