Most people in New Jersey likely understand that car accidents are just that: accidents. Yet that still may not remove the fact that accident victims might require compensation for their expenses, nor might it mean that the one responsible for the accident was not...
Do you need a crash reconstructionist on your legal team?
If you live in New Jersey, you have some risk of having an automobile accident every time you climb behind the wheel of your car. In fact, in the last two decades, there were at least 240,000 car crashes on Garden State roadways every single year. In any automobile...
Protect yourself and others from drunk drivers
There are many reasons for motor vehicle accidents, and they can have devastating consequences such as injuries and even death. Getting behind the wheel after drinking too much alcohol is one cause of crashes, and this is preventable. Intoxicated drivers exhibit...
Your employer owes you a safe workplace
Accidents can happen at any job, but your employer has responsibilities that should protect you from many types of workplace injuries. Here are some of your employer's duties, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Follow safety rules Rules...
Are you showing signs of a severe concussion?
What happens when New Jersey drivers like you get into a crash? You will likely suffer from injuries. Some of the most common are head injuries. Among those, you are more likely to suffer from a traumatic concussion. Severe concussions are no joke. But how can you...
Can I sue if I am partially at fault for my injuries?
New Jersey is a modified comparative negligence state, meaning that you may be able to sue for damages after a personal injury even if you were partially at fault. Your eligibility to receive damages depends upon the relative degree of negligence a court attributes to...
AAA study exposes pedestrian risks
Navigating a sea of vehicles when on foot presents challenges to pedestrians in even the most ideal of conditions such as in broad daylight, clearly marked crosswalks and slow vehicle speed limits. Many new vehicles today come equipped with technology systems designed...
4 Tips for keeping your teen safe behind the wheel
You likely have worries about your teenager driving independently, especially since in the U.S., motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death among teens. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also states that 2,364 teens between the ages of 16 to...
What are major causes of back pain?
Back pain can seriously impact your quality of life, making it hard to perform leisure activities or to handle tasks at work, which can impair your ability to make a living. Back pain can originate from a number of causes, some sudden and unexpected, while in other...
Who is most likely to text while driving?
Many different factors cause car accidents, from speeding to drinking and driving. However, few other actions behind the wheel are more dangerous than texting. The National Safety Council reports that over 700 people experience injuries in auto accidents while...
