Each year, the number of teenage drivers traveling New Jersey’s roadways rises between Memorial Day and Labor Day, when most teens are out of school. Teen drivers lack the driving experience that older drivers have. Many of them also admit to partaking in dangerous...
Car Accidents
What are the most common signs of a traumatic brain injury?
After suffering from a car crash, you will likely also deal with injuries in the aftermath. Brain injuries are particularly common. Drivers and passengers alike can suffer from them. They can occur no matter what speed or angle a driver hits your car at. Traumatic...
Leading causes of car accidents
Auto accidents occur all too often on the streets and highways throughout the U.S. Happening as a result of various driver-related and other factors, these wrecks often result in serious injuries or death for those involved. Some of the leading causes of car accidents...
Fatalities caused by red-light runners reach a 10-year high
New Jersey communities often install traffic signals in high-traffic areas to regulate traffic flow and prevent crashes. However, traffic signals are only effective when motorists follow their cues. The number of motorists running red lights has risen sharply in...
Why is drowsy driving on the rise?
Over the years, different forms of dangerous driving behaviors have taken the road by storm. As technology gains prominence and gets easier to use anywhere you go, it contributes to more crashes. But technology is not the only risk to drivers. In fact, there is...
Do rideshare services helps reduce auto accidents?
You could easily assume that rideshare services would have a beneficial impact on reducing car accidents, especially those related to drunk driving. They help to prevent people from getting behind the wheel when they are in no shape to drive. They also help reduce the...
When should you replace your child’s car seat after a crash?
To keep the young one in your family safe, you should always use an age-, height- and weight-appropriate car seat every time you transport your son or daughter. Still, with the average cost of a convertible seat being roughly $175, you want to get as much use out of...
Trust in self-driving vehicles remains low
Consumers shopping for new vehicles today frequently see models that include features designed to assist drivers and even automatically take some actions. Automatic braking, for example, aims to prevent collisions by allowing the car to stop itself upon detecting a...
How many motorcyclists die in New Jersey and New York?
If you are one of the many people in New Jersey or New York who love the feeling of riding a motorcycle, you know that you must also navigate some challenging situations when sharing the roads with other passenger and commercial vehicles. From car doors opening into...
How can trucker fatigue be avoided?
People who hold commercial driving licenses must adhere to special regulations governing commercial transportation, many of which focus on prioritizing safety for all. Fatigue may commonly occur in people who drive for long stretches at a time. Truckers operating...