When you walk near traffic, you need to remain alert and understand the risks that you face. Whether a driver loses control of his or her vehicle due to road conditions or they drive too fast, use their phone behind the wheel or drive while intoxicated, pedestrian...
Documenting your injury after a serious accident
A serious accident at work, on the road or anywhere else can catch you by surprise and make it difficult to go back to your normal daily life. Many people incur serious injuries every day and must find a way to cover the costs of their medical bills and lost wages....
3 tips for helping your teen drive safely
Your teenager sees driving as an opportunity for freedom. However, you worry about your teenage driver’s safety, especially since injurious and fatal accidents are so prevalent among teenage drivers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the...
What is wrongful death?
The injury of a loved one is something that may devastate a family. Medical treatment and financial strain may strain an already fragile moment. When someone suffers damage to the body due to the careless action or inaction of another, the victim may recover financial...
What are the things that lead to teen car accidents?
Car accidents are a leading cause of death for teens. There are many reasons why teens are at a high risk for a crash, and some of them are obvious, such as their lack of experience. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explains there are some...
Are you sure you did not suffer an injury in your car crash?
Car crashes are a leading cause of injury in the Garden State. Of the roughly 266,000 car accidents that occurred on New Jersey roadways in 2019, nearly 60,000 left someone with some type of injury. Statistically, this means there were approximately 164 injury-causing...
Dealing with the aftermath of a hit-and-run
Being involved in any kind of accident during your day is an annoyance, even if it is a minor fender-bender. However, watching the other driver speed away from the scene of the accident is a special variety of frustration. The good news is that you can deal with...
How do faulty air bags pose risk of injury?
The knowledge that your car has an air bag may give you some peace of mind while driving. Like many drivers, you probably count on your air bag to deploy and spare you from a devastating injury in case of an auto collision. Still, air bags themselves can harm drivers...
3 of the most common injuries resulting from vehicle crashes
Emergency personnel will treat victims at the accident scene following a major vehicle crash, but many people walk away after a minor collision. Is that wise? Here are three of the most common injuries that result from vehicle accidents and some may not show symptoms...
A properly fitted cycling helmet could save a life
One of the most important pieces of safety gear for cyclists in New Jersey is a good helmet. A helmet lacks optimal protection if it does not fit the right way. People who spend adequate time finding a helmet that meets their standards for function and appeal without...
