Car accidents

What happens to a personal injury claim when a pedestrian caused the accident or is partially responsible for it? A text message or notification can take a pedestrian’s attention away from traffic for several seconds. That brief distraction could contribute to a...

Rear-end crashes are common, and most people blame the driver in the back. The law requires that motorists maintain a reasonable following distance, which may need to shift depending on weather conditions and traffic. People often assume that a rear driver caused a...

Cellphone addiction is a very real phenomenon that affects drivers across the United States. If using a phone interferes with someone’s daily activities or the tasks they are trying to complete, this is a sign of trouble. In this sense, a driver who gets distracted by...

After an accident, medical bills often continue long after initial treatment ends. Some injuries require ongoing care, future procedures, or long-term therapy. New Jersey law allows you to seek compensation for future medical care when medical evidence shows that...

Have you been in a car accident? Do you believe, however, that you may have been partially responsible? Are you afraid that you will not be able to recover compensation if you are partially at fault for the wreck? You may still be entitled to compensation after a car...

Many people who are going for a drive in their vehicle automatically reach for the onboard entertainment system. In nearly every vehicle, the radio turns on to whatever the driver was listening to at the end of their last trip.  Most people don’t think much about the...

Driving requires clear vision, quick reactions and sound judgment. When your eyesight is affected, even small visual changes can impact how safely you respond behind the wheel. One common condition that plays a bigger role than many realize is astigmatism. It affects...

Aggressive driving is a common problem on U.S. roads. From speeding to hostile gestures, these behaviors can create dangerous situations for everyone.  Knowing how to recognize and respond to an aggressive driver can help you stay safe.  Types of aggression ...

It's not uncommon for drivers to eat, as it's perceived as a time-saving convenience. Instead of sitting in a restaurant, it seems reasonable to eat while commuting to the next errand. However, although not illegal, eating while driving is a distraction that poses a...

People place a big emphasis on how much they can get done in any given day, but this sometimes means that they try to do things when they haven’t had enough sleep. While some things aren’t too dangerous for a person who’s fatigued to do, driving is inherently...