By nature, pedestrians always face a risk when navigating parking lots, crosswalks and more when vehicles are all around. Their inherent lack of protection makes them vulnerable to serious injuries even after what may seem to be a minimal impact. As more new vehicles...
Car Accidents
What factors increase the risk of child death in auto accidents?
Car accidents often claim the lives of drivers and passengers alike, but few are more at risk than children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that nearly 700 children ages 16 and under died in auto accidents in 2017 and that these crashes are a...
Severe injuries in New Jersey wrong-way car accident
A major collision can take place at any given moment and the fallout of such an incident could have a devastating impact on the well-being of everyone involved. When the presence of negligence is involved, the risks a collision will take place increase substantially...
Buzzed though legal drivers cause 15 percent of alcohol-related wreck fatalities
There are no excuses when it comes to drunk driving. Every adult knows that driving while impaired puts not only that driver at risk, but innocent motorists, pedestrians and cyclists in danger of being injured in a motor vehicle crash as well. New research shows that...
What to do when an uninsured driver hits you
Car accidents are painful for everyone involved. But most motorists have insurance, protecting them from financial harm after a crash. Yet some motorists lack insurance. If you collide with one of these drivers, you may wonder if you will shoulder your repair and...
What types of TBIs can people get from a car crash?
Drivers in New York and New Jersey are known to be some of the most aggressive in the nation. While road rage can lead to other problems, the negligence and anger of others can also result in more vehicle crashes. Because of these circumstances, motorists can face a...
Pedestrian struck by car in New York while crossing street
Pedestrians are exposed to greater injury than those in vehicles when involved in accidents due to their relative lack of protection. It is therefore important that drivers and pedestrians alike apply the appropriate level of care in their actions to prevent any...
Pedestrian killed by vehicle in Queens
When involved in an accident, those in motor vehicles are afforded more protection from injury than are pedestrians. Because of this, pedestrians who are hit by a car are more likely to sustain significant injuries in an accident. Drivers must be on the lookout for...
New York woman killed after being struck by two vehicles
Dangerous situations may be created when motor vehicles share the road with pedestrians. Drivers should therefore be attentive and careful in their actions to avoid accidents with pedestrians where possible. A failure to do so may result in substantial liability for...
NEW JERSEY WOMAN CAUSES FATAL ACCIDENT WHILE TEXTING
The road can be a dangerous place sometimes, especially if a driver is not giving their full attention to operating their vehicle. One of the more recent forms of distracted driving, texting while driving, creates unnecessarily dangerous conditions for others that...