Car Accidents

Both roundabouts and traffic lights are common traffic management solutions. While traffic lights have been the standard for many years, roundabouts have become increasingly popular. The debate on which of these two solutions is safer for drivers and pedestrians has...

New Jersey residents may not think that they are in danger at any given moment on the roadways of our state, but statistics show that car accidents are incredibly common – locally and nationally. In fact, car accidents are some of the leading causes of fatalities and severe injuries in America. Some of the main culprits behind these statistics are…

When drowsy drivers hit the road, it opens up a plethora of dangers. Some of the risks are less noticeable than others. Some risks have a profound and immediate impact, though. This often includes microsleeping. What is a microsleep, though? How does it affect drivers? And why does it pose such an enormous risk? The danger of unconsciousness VeryWell Health…

In 2020 in New Jersey and throughout the United States, people dealt with major changes because of the ongoing health crisis. Those changes went beyond altered work templates, children attending school from home, the need to adjust vacation plans and taking personal safety precautions. The roads were vastly different as well. While many might have been pleasantly surprised at the…

Car accidents are all-too-common in East Orange and across the nation. According to one report, annually over 35,000 people in the U.S. lose their lives in car crashes, and an additional three million are injured. And while traffic deaths may have declined nationwide in 2% in 2019 from 2018, in 2020 there was an uptick in the death rate per…

Research shows that more and more motorists are trying to “beat” traffic lights at signaled intersections across New Jersey and the nation, with the number of road deaths caused by red-light runners reaching a 10-year high. Why is it that running red lights is increasing, and is there anything you might do to help protect yourself at signaled intersections? According…

For those injured by a drunk driver, more than just the drunk driver may be legally responsible for any injuries. Drunk driving accidents cause more than just property damage to the vehicles involved. Physical injuries from these types of incidents can be difficult to overcome, and a dram shop liability lawsuit can help victims claim the monetary recovery they are…

Most personal injury cases are based on the theory of negligence. If one party caused an accident through negligence, the injured party can hold the negligent party liable for their damages. The idea is to help the injured party return as much as possible to the condition they were in before the accident, and to hold the other party accountable…

After a car accident, you have several tasks to tend to, including contacting a New Jersey insurance agent. No matter if you reach out to your agent or the other motorist’s, think twice about what you say. USA Today examines common pitfalls that may jeopardize a car accident claim. Protect your rights to receive compensation and recover from your incident.…

Rear-end collisions are the most frequent type of crash, according to Driving-Tests, a driver education platform. Officially collected data shows rear-end collisions made up about 29% of all the crashes in the U.S. in 2017. There are many things drivers can do to reduce the likelihood of you ending up in a rear-end collision. According to Car Wise, two keys…