For drivers who were in a motor vehicle accident, their first fear after making sure everyone is okay is whether their car insurance will cover the accident. And, for the most part, car insurance will cover car accidents. However, it is important to understand when...
How can car safety features help you avoid accidents?
As a driver, you understand how important it is to stay alert and pay attention to the road ahead. But the challenge of staying safe while behind the wheel is not easy. Driving is one of the most dangerous daily tasks that you can perform. According to the National...
How do I pick a safe bus company?
As airline tickets become more-and-more expensive, many travelers are looking to bus companies for their travel transportation needs. This is especially true for trips in New Jersey or the surrounding states. However, busses occupy the same streets as any other motor...
New Jersey among 38 states that saw traffic fatalities increase
Road safety is always a primary concern in New Jersey and across the United States. There are times, however, when circumstances make it a priority that needs to be addressed. Due to recent events changing the way people live their daily lives, fewer people were on...
Understanding the danger of distracted driving in New Jersey
Anyone in New Jersey who drives regularly knows that it is common to see people talking on their cellphones while driving. This dangerous practice is everywhere, seemingly no matter what types of laws are passed against distracted driving. Unfortunately, it seems that...
In 2021, New Jersey had most fatal auto accidents since 2007
In an era in which automobiles are increasingly equipped with advanced safety technology and legislators and law enforcement are finding new strategies for road safety, the auto accident statistics might be surprising. In New Jersey, 2021 saw the highest number of...
Motorists must share the road safely with pedestrians
Did you know you are likely a pedestrian almost every day? While some people in New Jersey walk to work or to shops, if you are merely crossing the street or walking in a parking lot, you are a pedestrian. Being a pedestrian exposes you to the danger of being struck...
3 tips for driving safely in traffic
Part of your daily routine may involve driving to and from work. And depending on the location of your workplace, you may spend some of this time in traffic. According to NPR, approximately 14 million people in the U.S. spend an hour or more driving every day getting...
Can I pursue damages after a car crash if I’m partially at fault?
Car crashes are complicated events. Oftentimes there are many factors that combine to cause the collision. A person injured in a car crash may want to seek compensation. However, can they pursue damages if they also played a role in the collision? It depends based on...
Rise in fatal auto accidents through June 2021 labeled ‘crisis’
In New Jersey and across the nation, auto accidents are an ongoing problem causing unexpected injuries, death and long-term challenges. Government agencies assess these crashes to devise solutions to enhance safety. A fundamental part of that is looking at the...