As a no-fault state, it is mandatory for New Jersey drivers to have minimum car insurance coverage, including personal injury protection (PIP). PIP pays for the medical care of the policyholder and everyone under the policy, no matter who is liable. Since there is no...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Newly proposed seat belt rule enhances passenger warning system
While more Americans have fastened their seat belts in recent years, nationwide traffic fatalities still continue to increase. From over 39,000 in 2020, motor vehicle deaths escalated to almost 43,000 in 2021. In New Jersey, more than 1,500 unbelted vehicle occupants...
Six tips for coping with the mental toll of a car accident
While a car accident can leave you with significant physical injuries that impact much of your daily living, you can’t overlook the mental toll taken on you. Those who do can find themselves struggling to get by on a daily basis, which can render any financial...
Should you visit your doctor after a serious auto accident?
Being in a serious car accident can give you severe injuries. Even if your body does not show immediately visible wounds or you do not feel any adverse sensations, it is generally wise to visit your doctor for several reasons. Detecting invisible injuries Some of the...
Why do car accidents increase in the summer?
We are used to hearing about the dangers of driving in the winter, when road conditions are often icy and slippery. Once summer comes, you may assume you are safer on the roads, but that is not necessarily true. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety,...
What can be done after an accident with an uninsured driver?
There are many cars on the roads in New Jersey and it does not always take a major mistake to cause car accidents. These accidents can result in damage to vehicles and injuries to the drivers and passengers. Because car accidents are relatively common and can happen...
Liability in multi-vehicle accidents
Three vehicles -- two cars and an ambulance -- were involved in an accident recently near Florham Park, New Jersey. According to news reports, the collisions were so powerful that the occupants became trapped inside the vehicles. First responders had to use the...
Slick roads increase wintertime crash risk
Old Man Winter has not yet loosened his grip on New Jersey. We will likely see more ice and snow before spring arrives. This makes driving hazardous. The following are some tips for safe driving on slick roads, and what to do if you are involved in a wintertime crash....
The seconds after a car accident can be important
CRUNCH! It finally happened. You are in a car accident. Now what? The seconds after a car accident can be important. Step one If you are able, move your car to a safe area. You do not want to be involved in a second, third, fourth or fifth collision. Now, breathe in...
Understanding accident reconstruction
Many media accounts of traffic accidents end with the statement that “The accident is undergoing further investigation.” This post will explain the meaning of the very vague phrase “further investigation.” What is being investigated A lay person may ask what is being...