Car accidents remain a leading cause of injury in the U.S. In fact, nearly 4.5 million Americans seek medical treatment following motor vehicle accidents annually. Many of these are pregnant women who have concerns about the health of their unborn children. If you...
Work zone deaths rose 11.2% between 2018, 2019
Work zones are common across New Jersey, and while they are often a source of delay and frustration, research shows that they are also quite dangerous for drivers to navigate. The number of people dying in work zones across the nation rose 11.2% between 2018 and 2019,...
How do medical professionals treat brain injuries?
After a recent motor vehicle accident, you learned you sustained a traumatic brain injury. With help from medical professionals in New Jersey, you improve your chances of physically recovering from the incident. Mayo Clinic explains common treatment methods for TBIs....
Think twice before signing a blanket medical authorization
Car accidents have the potential to leave drivers and passengers with catastrophic injuries. If you are one of the roughly 4.4 million Americans who suffer injuries in collisions every single year, you may be short on cash and looking to settle your insurance claim as...
Is eating while driving dangerous?
There is no question that a teenager checking his or her text messages while driving is a distracted driver. However, there are multiple activities or events that can distract drivers, and these are not limited to cell phones or teenagers. In fact, eating while...
Beyond texting: what causes distracted driving?
Most drivers understand the dangers of texting while driving and the serious accidents it has caused, but did you know that many other factors contribute to distracted driving? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that nearly 3,000 people died in...
Two recent New Jersey accidents result in injuries and deaths
Motor vehicle accidents happen quickly and often result in serious consequences to personal property and health. In addition to many fatal injuries, vehicle crashes cause physical and emotional suffering. A quick look at news reports reveal insights surrounding...
Can a brain injury change your temper?
After suffering from a brain injury, many things in your life can change. This is true for your temperament, too. In fact,many TBI sufferers will experience some form of temper change in the days after their injury. Sometimes, these issues take days or weeks to clear...
Choosing a safe car for your teen driver
Teen drivers have a high risk of auto accident injury compared to motorists in other age groups. If you have a young driver in your household, choosing a safe car for him or her to drive can help reduce this risk. Keep these tips in mind when helping your high school...
Passenger van rollover in Hanover kills one, injures 12
Few people in New Jersey likely appreciate the trust they place on drivers that they agree to travel with as passengers. They essentially entrust such parties with their safety, assuming that their drivers will take that responsibility very seriously and thus avoid...
