Almost half of all spinal cord injuries result from vehicle crashes, low-speed rear-end collisions included. What kind of treatment follows such an injury and what is the prognosis for recovery? About SCI There are two types of spinal cord injury (SCI). With a...
Car Accidents
How to document the scene after a car crash
After a New Jersey car crash, your first concern may be making sure no one involved in the wreck suffered any serious injuries. Once you determine that there are no major injuries, but before you leave the scene, document the vehicles, crash site and any other...
Pedestrians can’t assume that drivers will see them
Pedestrians are at risk when they’re near the roads because many drivers simply drive too fast, don’t pay attention or aren’t looking for pedestrians in the area. A simple mistake by the driver could end up causing a serious or fatal pedestrian collision. In fact, in...
Why is a car safety kit essential?
You have probably heard that you need to carry a safety kit when driving. Yet, you might not be sure what it should contain or why it is essential to have one. Even if you once had a car safety kit, it can be easy to forget to put it back in it when you replace your...
Is driving while eating actually dangerous?
It is highly likely that when you think of a “distracted driver,” you picture a teenager trying to post to a social media app on their cell phone while behind the wheel. It is true that technology contributes heavily to distracted driving, but not all forms of...
Work zone road deaths rose 11% between 2018, 2019
As communities grow across New Jersey and the nation and more motorists start driving the same roads, road construction becomes increasingly necessary to accommodate this influx of drivers. Yet, construction zones present many hazards for drivers. Research shows that...
3 things never to do in the wake of a vehicular accident
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention classifies vehicular accidents as one of the top causes of death among individuals between the ages of one and 54 in the U.S. According to the National Public Radio, in spite of the fact that there were significantly...
Road rage can cause serious accidents and injuries
Many motorists throughout New Jersey have felt enraged at some point within the past year. The issue of road rage is not centralized in New Jersey, however, AAA reports that more than 80% of motorists have felt enraged while behind the wheel within the last year. Not...
What do you know about recovering from car accident injuries?
After your recent car accident, you suffered severe injuries. You have a legal case to help build, but you also have a recovery to focus on. WRCB offers tips for healing after a motor vehicle collision. While your legal representative tends to your case, focus on...
How can you avoid driving while drowsy?
Getting behind the wheel while sleepy may not seem like a particularly risky decision at first, but it can bring many dangerous consequences along with it. Taking a few precautionary steps can help prevent you from driving while drowsy. Check your medicines According...
