Driving a car can come with many responsibilities. In addition to filling it up with gas, there is also a long list of routine maintenance to keep your vehicle safe and working properly. When you hear about routine maintenance, you may think about oil changes and new...
Car Accidents
Dangerous roads causing accidents in New Jersey
Reckless drivers are forced to take defensive driving courses. Vehicle manufacturers are installing more built-in safety features into their vehicles. However, few people consider the dangers of defective roads and highways that are contributing to auto accidents....
What should you do if you don’t seem seriously injured after a crash?
Most people know to check for injuries after a crash. If they or their passengers do not seem injured, it can be tempting to shift their focus to other details: making a police report, scheduling vehicle repairs or gathering information for your insurance claim....
New Jersey cyclist struck and killed by drunk driver
A New Jersey teenager lost his life on the night of April 29 when he was struck by an intoxicated driver while riding his bicycle in Cumberland County. The fatal car accident took place on West park Drive in the vicinity of North Third Street in Vineland at...
Crash avoidance tech comes with pros and cons
Perhaps you were rear-ended when your automatic emergency braking activated for no reason at all, or perhaps an inattentive driver struck you despite the fact that that person had an advanced driver-assistance system, also known as ADAS. While ADAS tech has no doubt...
More coffee may mean more crashes for truck drivers
If you were involved in an accident with a truck driver in South Jersey, and if you were not at fault, then you have good grounds for a claim. Proving the other's negligence may be difficult in some cases, which is why it's good to know the various ways that truckers...
The importance of gathering evidence after a truck accident
When a victim of a truck accident is looking for compensation for their injuries, they need every advantage possible. The outcome of a personal injury claim defines how well a victim can recover from their injuries and financial burdens. Evidence of the circumstances...
What to do after you get hit by a drunk driver
Drunk driving is a severe and unacceptable problem. In 2016, there were more than 10,000 deaths due to alcohol-related accidents. If you are a victim of a drunk driving accident and make it out alive, you should do everything possible to obtain monetary...
Stay alert and be patient going through construction zones
You may be on a busy freeway going at least 55 miles per hour when you come upon a construction zone. The road may not be good here, and the work may go on for miles. Drivers should pay particular attention when making their way through construction areas of any size...
Pedestrian deaths are on the rise in the United States
Recent research shows that pedestrian fatalities are on the rise in the United States. Fatality rates for pedestrians surged 25 percent from 2010 to 2015, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association. Overall traffic fatalities rose by 6 percent during the...