You've been in a wreck, and you've been injured. Can you sue the at-fault driver? Maybe. It all depends upon how you set up your auto accident insurance in most situations. New Jersey is a no-fault motor vehicle accident and insurance state. If you do not already...
Car Accidents
New Jersey’s most dangerous roadways ranked by number of crashes
It would be nice if you knew what kind of crash dangers you might face before you ever leave your home. When armed with accurate knowledge about your environment, you have a much better chance of protecting your family and yourself from motor vehicle accidents. As...
Stay calm if your car malfunctions on the road
Road users in New Jersey typically manage to get by with little difficulty. However, there are occasions where hazards present themselves and accidents occur. At times, hazards may take the form of other drivers being reckless or distracted. It is important to note...
Brain injury symptoms might be delayed after a crash
Car crashes can result in several types of injuries. Many injuries are evident at the scene of the crash, but there are some that might be hidden. These are sometimes very serious injuries, so getting medical care is imperative. In some cases, a brain injury can occur...
What does negligence, fault and liability mean in injury law?
Legalese, or legal speak, can sound almost like a mystical new language to those not employed in the legal industry. We can assure you that this is not the case. Law professionals speak and write in this manner to ensure that the language used in our industry remains...
A car crash, a spinal cord injury and the prospects for recovery
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...
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...
