Grieving Mother Pleads for Justice After Wrong-Way Accident on New Jersey Turnpike
On the early morning of Monday, November 25, a 29-year-old woman was killed after another driver caused a head-on collision while driving the wrong way on the New Jersey Turnpike in Woodbridge. The woman was driving southbound in a Honda when she was struck head-on by a man traveling northbound in a Subaru. The victim […]
Labor Day 2019 Proves Deadly for NJ Drivers
Five people were killed in five car accidents over Labor Day weekend in New Jersey, proving the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)’s theory that September 2 is the second most deadly day on the road. In fact, AAA calls the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day the “100 Deadliest Days.” On Friday, Aug. […]
Distracted Driving Research Shows a Surprising Problem
Distracted driving resulted in nearly 3,500 fatalities in 2016 alone in the United States, and a recent AAA survey has found that 90% of drivers believe distracted driving is an increasing concern. According to the 2017 Traffic Safety Index survey, 88% of drivers say they fear distracted drivers more than drunk or aggressive drivers. Furthermore, […]
Statistics Regarding Emergency Vehicle Accidents in the U.S.
Contact Us | Personal Injury | Car Accidents Emergency vehicles are often required to speed or run traffic lights and signs. While drivers are meant to provide space for emergency vehicles, accidents can and still do happen every day. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a report in 2014 that provided statistics on […]
Travel Safety Tips for Summer
Summer is a great time to take a road trip with friends and family. However, there are more drivers on the road during summer than at any other time of year. With more traffic comes a greater risk of an accident. If you are traveling on the road this summer, it is important to take […]
Distracted Driving – What You Need to Know
Driving while distracted is very dangerous. Our firm has represented countless clients who have suffered injuries from distracted driving accidents. While many people only think of distracted driving as using a cell phone behind the wheel, there are other types of distractions that put you at risk for an accident. We want our clients to […]
New Jersey Winters: 6 Tips for Safe Driving
With chances of snow returning on Tuesday, it seems New Jersey’s winter may never end. Ironically, science seems to support this idea. According to Nature Communications, severe winter weather may last longer and become more frequent with the rising temperatures of the Arctic. In fact, “bomb cyclones,” or extreme snowstorms, are 2 to 4 times […]
Don’t Accept the Insurance Company’s First Offer After an Accident
If you are involved in a car crash, the insurance adjuster will make an initial offer for your injuries and property damage. Many people mistakenly believe the insurance company is on their side because why else would they so quickly want to send money your way? Do not be tricked into complacency by a friendly […]
Common Types of Catastrophic Injuries
Catastrophic injuries are legally defined as injuries which prohibit you from maintaining gainful employment. This essentially means you won’t be able to work after such a devastating injury. While the symptoms of some catastrophic injuries may eventually decrease with time and treatment, many catastrophic injuries result in severe and permanent impairment. What are some common […]
4 Reasons You Need to Have Uninsured Motorist Coverage
Being involved in a car accident is an emotionally overwhelming experience. It is bad enough that another driver struck your vehicle, but to make matters worse, what if he or she doesn’t have auto insurance? Although the collision wasn’t your fault, victims of uninsured motorist accidents often have to pay for their medical bills and […]