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...
Should I talk to an insurance company after an accident?
Whether you slip and fall in a grocery store or end up in a traffic accident, soon afterward, you will likely receive a phone call from an insurance company. They will often try to get you to tell them details about what happened and act as if they are trying to help...
Do laws against texting save young drivers?
Having a new driver in your household is a time for both excitement and fear. No matter how many times you may tell your teen to keep their mobile device stowed away, you probably still worry about whether your son or daughter might engage in distracted driving....
Impaired driver kills 4-year-old
Much effort has gone into raising the level of awareness of the dangers of drunk driving both in Florham Park and throughout the rest of the U.S. Even so, it continues to be a problem that local motorists must deal with. Often people view drunk driving as a singular...
