Being partly at fault in a car accident can feel confusing. You may assume that sharing blame automatically blocks you from compensation. In New Jersey, that is not the case. The state allows injured drivers to recover damages even when they share responsibility. How...
Car Accidents
What compensation you may be entitled to after a car accident
A car accident caused by another driver's negligence can lead to mounting medical bills, lost income and an uncertain future. If you suffer injury in such a situation, New Jersey law allows you to seek compensation for your losses. Understanding what damages you can...
Should I accept a settlement offer from an insurance company or do I need a lawyer?
After a car accident, receiving a settlement offer from the insurance company can be tempting. However, before accepting, it’s important to consider whether it’s in your best interest to accept the offer or if getting legal help is necessary. Here’s what to think...
Do car seats actually expire?
Car seats are among the numerous investments parents have to make when they have children. They need to install special restraints in their vehicles to ensure that their children have optimal protection should a crash occur. Car seats sometimes require professional...
Male drivers are twice as likely to die in car wrecks
Collision statistics can give people important insight into things they should know about traffic safety. For example, people understand that certain activities, like drunk or distracted driving, have a strong association with increased collision risk. They also...
From Route 1 to I-95: New Jersey’s Most Treacherous Highways
Navigating the highways of New Jersey can be daunting for even the most experienced drivers. The Garden State, known for its bustling urban areas, geographic quirks and seemingly haphazard road planning, presents unique challenges on its roads. Of course, the heavy...
What traffic maneuver has the strongest association with crashes?
People hearing information about traffic safety statistics often roll their eyes and assume that they know better and can avoid the mistakes that cause other people to end up injured in collisions. However, understanding statistics about crash risk is exactly how some...
3 mistakes to avoid immediately after a New Jersey crash
The vast majority of trips in motor vehicles are uneventful. Most drivers go years without ever experiencing collisions. When crashes do occur, people may struggle to react appropriately. Small mistakes made in the moments after a collision can affect someone's...
Winter driving safety tips for snow and sleet
Winter snow can certainly be beautiful – but most drivers would rather be inside than on the roads in the midst of a storm. Ice, snow and sleet can turn a routine commute into a treacherous journey for even the most confident drivers. However, you can take some...
Traffic safety risks surge during the holiday season
The holidays are a stressful time of year. People have to arrange for travel, plan family get-togethers and budget for gifts. Many people become so focused on those celebration-related stressors that they overlook their heightened risk of personal injury. The holiday...
