Car crashes are at the very least inconvenient, if not life-changing. Some people only have to wait to file a police report and arrange for repairs to their vehicles. Occasionally, the property damage after a car crash is purely cosmetic, and someone feels comfortable...
Car Accidents
The dangers of distracted driving and how to stay safe
Distracted driving is a problem throughout the country. Unfortunately, it has become more prevalent in recent years, with more distractions than ever before. In New Jersey, it has been found that over 20% of drivers on some roads were distracted at some point on...
Why fallen leaves make driving more dangerous
Summer has come and gone, and we are now well into the fall season. For many, this is one of their favorite times of the year. Fall colors and the excitement of the ever-approaching holiday season are just some of the reasons why this is the case. It’s likely that...
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 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...
How should you deal with aggressive drivers?
One of the worst times for someone to get angry is when they are driving. They are in charge of a vehicle that could potentially kill themselves, their passengers and anyone else nearby at the time. They are, in effect, in charge of a lethal but legal weapon. While...