New Jersey Legal Blog
How can I avoid accidents with pedestrians?
When most Americans think of an automobile accident, they picture two cars crashing into each other. However, pedestrian-vehicle accidents are very common in the US. Vigilance on the part of the pedestrian and the motorist is key. Pedestrian safety is a major...
What causes a rollover crash?
All motor vehicle accidents can be catastrophic. A rollover crash, however, is among one of the most violent accidents. Unlike other crashes, there is more focus on the driver’s interaction with his or her environment than there is his or her interaction with other...
Construction accidents and sleep loss
When it comes to construction accidents, there are many ways in which sleep loss comes into the picture. On the one hand, fatigue and sleep loss cause many of these accidents. Also, many people who are injured in job-related accidents struggle to get the right amount...
Can the brain handle multiple tasks while driving?
Distracted driving contributes to many car accidents and related injuries and deaths every year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2018, distracted driving accidents claimed 2,841 lives. Many drivers believe they can safely talk on...
Strategies to reduce teenage driving risks
Compared to all other age groups, teenagers are the highest risk drivers. The major reason for the high number of accidents is teens lack experience behind the wheel. This is especially true during the first year of having their license. To help them gain experience...
Some truckers’ driving hours limits lifted during pandemic
All across the United States, more and more municipalities and states are issuing mandates for residents to stay at home and avoid unnecessary trips out in the public. Even where such mandates are not put forth, lawmakers and leaders are strongly encouraging such...
Could you develop PTSD from a car accident?
Motor vehicle accidents are devastating in more than one way. On one hand, they contribute to over two 2,000,000 injuries per year in the United States. When you are in a motor vehicle accident, your suffering may not be solely related to physical injuries. It is...
Coping with head trauma after a crash
New Jersey residents who get into a car crash may deal with head trauma. These traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) often cause the victim great suffering. Today we will look at how people can cope with a TBI in the aftermath of a crash. Mayo Clinic researches traumatic...
How to drive safely around tractor trailers
Large trucks pose a serious risk to drivers in New Jersey and across the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 80 people were killed in large truck accidents in New Jersey in 2018 alone. This is a significant increase from the...
Crashes involving utility poles pose an electrocution risk
Recently, a catastrophic accident involving a utility pole made its way into national headlines. In the incident, a driver and his passenger survived a car crash initially. Sadly, when the driver exited the car, a downed power line electrocuted him. When you drive,...
