Car Accidents

A lot of personal injury cases end up settling before going to trial. While this can save you a lot of time and headaches, it might also cut you short of the amount of compensation you could recover if you went forward with litigation. This means that you have to balance a number of considerations during settlement negotiations to determine…

New Jersey drivers like you may have driven while feeling a little sleepy before. Did you know that this could count as drowsy driving? Or that drowsy driving in general makes up 6,000 fatalities a year? Drowsy driving is also one of the most common types of distracted driving behavior. Why is that the case? Why are so many people…

It is no secret that motorists who drink and drive endanger you and anyone else they encounter. Yet, drunk driving remains a widespread and substantial problem across New Jersey and the rest of the nation. Consuming alcohol before driving has the potential to impact everything from judgment and muscle coordination to self-control, reasoning and reaction time, so drivers who drink…

Those injured in motorcycle accidents face many different challenges, from physical pain and losing the ability to walk or use one’s arms to financial problems. However, the mental and emotional side of motorcycle accidents is often devastating as well. In fact, some people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to a serious collision. If you are struggling with PTSD, it…

Being in any kind of car accident is traumatic, but few situations are as frustrating as a hit-and-run. It is important to know what to do if you are ever in this situation. It is natural to feel a rush of emotions if you witness the car that hit you driving off. However, according to Credit.com, the first thing you…

While your first impulse after suffering through a car accident in East Orange may be to look past the issue of fault, take it from many of our past clients here at Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP: establishing liability is crucial in such a situation. While you may not see it now, you could end up facing mounting medical expenses and…

Motor Vehicle Accidents From minor fender benders to serious and even fatal accidents, the response to crashes can vary greatly. Some people may immediately look for someone or something to blame, especially if they have experienced significant loss in the event. Other people may all but accept the event and even make statements like, “Sometimes accidents just happen.” The reality…

It is no secret that one of the most dangerous things Americans do every day is get behind the wheel of an automobile. It is almost a certainty that you will be in an auto accident at some point during your driving career.  However, there are certain steps you should take regardless if you end up in a minor fender-bender or…

While some parents may see the day their teenager gets a driver’s license as a day of freedom, the truth is their parenting job is just beginning. Teens pose the highest risk to themselves and other drivers, and studies show that parents can play a huge role in improving their teenager’s abilities behind the wheel. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety…

Many different risk factors require careful review when it comes to motor vehicle collisions and the winter months. Many people recognize the dangers associated with poor road conditions during this time of the year, such as the presence of snow and ice. However, there are a lot of other potential areas of concern during the winter. For example, many drivers…