Blog: Car Accidents

With advances in technology, we are constantly connected to our phones. This connection is rapidly becoming an epidemic to those who share the road. Driver inattention, defined as anything that diverts the attention of someone operating a vehicle, has been the leading cause of driver-related fatalities in New Jersey for five years in a row. […]

Most people turn to ridesharing to enjoy a safe, affordable trip from one location to another, but what happens when a rideshare driver operates the vehicle erratically, or is under the influence of drugs or alcohol? In this case, riders need to understand the best way to get themselves out of harm’s way. Ridesharing passengers […]

All states now have some form of ignition interlock requirement to prevent those with drunk driving convictions from driving with alcohol in their system. New Jersey recently became one of 34 states that require interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers, including first time offenders. While interlock devices have been lauded for their effectiveness in reducing […]

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) delayed the Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) rule an additional two years to 2022. Originally expected to be implemented nationally in February 2020, the ELDT rule would work as mandatory safety and training guidelines for new truck drivers across the country, an occupation where there is no formal […]

Personal injury law allows injured parties to obtain compensation from those who wrongfully caused their injuries. It encompasses many types of situations, including car accidents, slip and fall accidents, and dog bites. Injured victims and their families may seek justice through the legal system, preferably with the assistance of legal counsel. Common types of personal […]

If asked about the most dangerous highways in New Jersey, most residents would guess the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway. In 2018, the Garden State Parkway held the unfortunate top spot with 10,363 crashes, which involved 22 fatalities. The New Jersey Turnpike ranked second with 7,777 crashes and 15 fatalities. Motorists might […]

New Jersey enjoys four distinct seasons thanks to its geographic location. However, when the temperature drops, drivers can find themselves in risky situations if they are unprepared. By following a few safety tips, drivers can avoid potential car accidents and plan ahead. Drive Defensively Drivers should always drive cautiously, especially during the winter, and double-down […]

Autonomous cars are slowly becoming more common. Currently, autonomous cars must be operated with a driver in the car to take over control at any moment. While many state laws must catch up to autonomous car technology, an international research team looked at the general views of the public when an autonomous car is in […]

A recent traffic incident in Philadelphia highlighted an ongoing crisis with the city’s sanitation trucks. A driver was behind the wheel of a 32-foot-long truck on Pine Street, with two workers collecting recyclables from street curbs. It was raining at the time and the slow-moving truck created a line of traffic. A driver in a […]

Even though the World Health Organization reported that close to six million people in this country lose their lives in fatal car accidents each year, there is some room for optimism. U.S. Department of Transportation data revealed that there was a 1.8 percent decrease in auto crash fatalities from 2016 to 2017, causing many to […]