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As the weather warms and summer approaches, more and more people will take to New Jersey roadways on foot, especially in towns close to the shoreline.  Many will walk instead of drive to their destination for health benefits, some for global sustainability, and others to avoid driving drunk after partying at their favorite shore bar.  […]

Last week, Governor Chris Christie rejected a bill that would affect the penalties for New Jersey drivers convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol.  The legislation would reduce the length of time a drunk driver’s license would be suspended. Currently, first time offenders face license suspension for three months but the bill would […]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released its data for 2013 motorcycle accident injuries and fatalities.  There is good news to report as the number of motorcycle rider deaths and injuries resulting from accidents showed a 6.4% decline.  There were 318 less fatal motorcycle accidents in 2013 than in 2012, and 5,000 less […]

Three people were injured in a vicious dog attack in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon.  Nicole Keppol, her 11 year old son, and 10 year old daughter were at home with their newly adopted pit bull when the dog attacked, biting all three of their arms.  The children managed to run out of the house to […]

According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), truck accident deaths have increased by nearly 17% since 2009.  Among the fatalities are pedestrians, drivers and passengers from smaller vehicles, as well as other truckers. The agency found that there is a direct link between poor safety enforcement and the profound increase in trucking accidents. Recently […]

Sleek lines and bold new designs attract shoppers to the newest and sometimes fastest automobiles of the year.  Fortunately, the appealing looks of a car or truck are not the only priorities that have gone into the latest vehicle designs.  Technological advances have facilitated some of the best safety features that drivers have ever experienced.  […]

In response to multi-vehicle accidents involving 40 cars on the New Jersey Turnpike on February 9, 2015, State Transportation Commissioner and chairman of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Jamie Fox, has ordered a review of the turnpike’s winter weather preparation operations.  The massive wreck, which occurred in icy conditions near Cranbury, New Jersey, left 70 […]

Habitat Magazine recently published an article covering the most common areas board members and property managers of co-ops and condos should be aware of in terms of slip and fall accident prevention. With some basic policies and routine maintenance procedures in place, property owners can help to ensure the safety of their residents and guests. […]

Icy conditions cause slip and fall accidents to happen more often than one might believe.  Falls on icy sidewalks can be life-changing, resulting in terrible injuries such as sprains, broken bones and traumatic brain injuries, as well as lost time from work and lost wages.  Some falls even result in death. Icy sidewalks cause slip […]

In order to determine which laws were most effective at curbing drunk driving, researchers examined data from 30 communities.  The six data categories included ticketing for violations such as reckless driving and not wearing a seatbelt, as well as the frequency of sobriety checks on the road.  Communities with more traffic stops had a lower […]