Trips, slips and falls happen all the time. While some slip-and-fall incidents can leave you with nothing more than embarrassment and dirt on your outfit, others can turn your life upside down. If you are hurt in a slip-and-fall accident that is clearly attributable...
Month: October 2022
Beware drivers at each end of the age spectrum
There is no magical age at which people suddenly become good or bad drivers. As with most things in life, people develop and deteriorate at different rates. Yet a quick look at accident statistics shows that very young and very old drivers tend to feature more in...
Why are young drivers so dangerous?
If you look at crash statistics, it will be clear that younger drivers feature far more than they should in accidents. It’s not that more of this age group are on the road. So what is it that leads them to cause so many crashes? They have less experience Think about...
3 things to consider if hurt in a car crash
If you suffer injuries in a car crash, you will hopefully be able to claim compensation. Yet many people underestimate how much of an effect the collision will have on their life. Insurers know people tend to do this, so they often move quickly to offer compensation,...
What rights do you have after getting hurt in a hit-and-run?
Drivers should stop after a crash and work together to file a police report. The requirement to stop is one of the most important obligations following a motor vehicle collision in New Jersey. If you notice that you clipped another vehicle, struck a pedestrian or...
Stay safe on the roads this Halloween
If you are already thinking about how to dress up this Halloween, spare a thought for safety. Too many kids and adults get injured while trick-or-treating or partying each year. Understanding the reasons why can help you take precautions so that it's a date to...
3 dangers of construction site trenches
Most construction sites require the digging of a few trenches. They may be there to lay foundations or to run supplies such as electricity, gas or water through While trenches are common and necessary, they can also be incredibly dangerous. Here are some of the issues...
3 things that make your morning commute more dangerous
Have you ever worked out how much time you spend driving to and from work? Multiply your daily journey by five days a week, for 45 to 50 weeks a year, and it soon adds up. Therefore, it is no surprise if you try to make the most of this time in the car. The problem...