The speed at which motor vehicles travel and the weight of those vehicles make collisions incredibly dangerous events. Although some collisions only cause property damage, they can also be fatal for the people involved. Occasionally, motor vehicle collisions result in...
Car accidents
Did a car accident cause a traumatic brain injury?
If you've been in a car accident, there's a chance you may have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBIs are serious injuries that can cause long-term damage, so it's essential to know the signs and symptoms and get treatment as soon as possible. What symptoms...
3 times when you are more likely to encounter drunk drivers
You can potentially encounter drunk drivers on any stretch of road and at any time. However, there are certain times when your risk of encountering drunk drivers goes up substantially. Avoiding the roads or watching more carefully for bad driving behaviors by others...
What should you really do about a tailgater?
Tailgaters are frustrating. As soon as someone gets behind you, you know that they're not leaving you the proper three seconds of space. They're putting you in danger because they are impatient or they want to pass. They could also be completely oblivious, just not...
What should you do after a hit-and-run accident?
Any accident is stressful. However, if you are involved in a hit-and-run accident, you may wonder what options you have. According to New Jersey law, drivers must stop and stay at the accident scene after being involved in any type of accident. Failure to do this,...
Is it safe to text at a red light?
You've tried texting while driving, despite the fact that you're never supposed to do it, and you understand why it's prohibited. It's very difficult and it certainly distracts you from the road. Maybe you've experienced a near-miss or even been involved in a minor...
What is wrong with eating or drinking at the wheel?
The side of the highway is full of establishments selling food and drink to hungry or thirsty drivers. Surely that means eating or drinking while driving must be safe? After all, you do not see billboards encouraging drivers to pop in and down a few shots of bourbon...
Beware of drowsy drivers Thanksgiving weekend
Are you planning to travel this Thanksgiving weekend? You’re definitely not alone. Experts predict that more than 50 million people will be headed to someone else’s home for the annual feast. That means that there are going to be a lot of cars out there on the roads,...
Eye injuries that could result from a car crash
When you think of injuries resulting from a car crash, it's unlikely that an eye injury comes to mind. It is a reality that many car accident victims face. A European study published in 2020 that looked at over 84,000 individuals with head injuries revealed that at...
The glaring shortcoming of New Jersey car insurance coverage
Car insurance is an expense that you probably pay without really considering it. After all, you have to have a policy in order to legally drive on the New Jersey roads. You likely just pay your policy when it renews and never spend too much time thinking about it...