If you get injured in an accident that occurs on a New Jersey road or highway, you may be entitled to compensation. This is generally true if the actions of a negligent driver, automaker or government agency caused the accident. Let's take a look at the various...
Road Trip Safety Tips
Whether you’re traveling to visit friends or family or just looking for a change of scenery and a getaway, going on a road trip is relaxing and fun, as long as you take the right safety measures. Safety is important, especially during long car trips and preparing...
Pedestrian deaths keep rising: Why?
In about ten years, the number of pedestrian deaths nationwide has increased 50%, even while overall traffic fatalities have been going down. It’s getting to be safer to be in a car than it is to walk on the sidewalk. What’s happening? The authorities are quick to...
Did you know that eating behind the wheel makes you a dangerous driver?
You’ve probably had a day or two when you had to swing through a drive-thru to get something to eat. You might have been rushing to work or school, to an activity or because of another responsibility. The only trouble with that is that eating behind the wheel can be...
Texting creates a hazard that drivers should be held accountable for
If there is one thing that is sure, it’s that not all drivers are safe on the road. Some people are just not as concerned with their safety or the safety of others as they should be. This is abundantly clear when you see a driver who is texting behind the wheel....
How to be a safer driver in traffic
If you live in or around Milltown, New Jersey, you’re well aware of the fact that traffic can be heavy at almost any time of the day. No matter how much experience you have driving in traffic, there’s always a risk that you could suffer an injury in an accident. And...
Traffic deaths actually dropped last year
Good news for drivers everywhere: Traffic deaths have actually started going down again, making the roads safer. The numbers from 2019 show a slight dip, something that had been lacking in recent years. Per the National Safety Council, the number of traffic deaths...
Even broken bones can lead to catastrophic consequences
When you get into a car crash, there is a potential for you to suffer from a number of serious injuries. You may have a traumatic brain injury, spinal injuries or broken bones that may not heal as expected. One of the most commonly broken bones is the scaphoid (just...
What’s the one thing you can do to instantly become a safer driver?
Are you interested in becoming a safer driver this year? Maybe you haven’t even gotten involved in an accident yourself. However, you have read plenty about car accident statistics in the United States and you know what a toll they take. You don’t want to join those...
For children, burn injuries can require intensive medical care
Burns are among the most painful injuries a person can suffer, as they can cause nerve damage, scarring and even thickening of the skin that persists long after the burn itself heals. If you've ever had a second-degree burn, you know that it can take a long time for...