Articles Posted in Car Accidents

While most people in New Jersey understand that speeding increases the risk of accidents, they might not realize that driving too slowly can also be dangerous. People who drive under the speed limit and do not follow the traffic flow can cause collisions that potentially cause serious injuries or death. Slow driving can also result…

The state of New Jersey uses a modified comparative negligence system when determining if you’re entitled to damages in a personal injury claim. Under this system, you can obtain damages even if an accident was partially your fault. However, you are not eligible to receive any type of financial award if you’re deemed to be…

Some of the most common causes of accidental personal injury in New Jersey are automobile accidents. With that in mind, there are some roadways in the Garden State that are more dangerous when it comes to car accidents. 10 Most Dangerous Roadways in New Jersey In analyzing car accidents, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National…

Throughout New Jersey and the rest of the nation, delivery drivers have many packages to drop off each day. With online ordering becoming so popular, many large companies work to get their deliveries shipped as fast as possible. However, these drivers working at such a fast pace could be contributing to more automobile accidents. What’s…

If you live in New Jersey and you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, whether or not you are able to sue for pain and suffering depends on the type of insurance that you have. This is referred to as “limitation on lawsuit,” and when you buy a car insurance policy, you should decide…

Getting into a New Jersey motor vehicle accident is stressful enough without dealing with insurance. However, while most all states require liability to cover other drivers, some drivers still drive without insurance, which complicates the situation. There are ways people can protect themselves from uninsured motorists. Uninsured Motorist Protection When an insured driver hits another…

According to the New Jersey Department of Health, 12,000-15,000 state residents suffer from a brain injury every year. About a thousand of these injuries are fatal. Traumatic brain injuries vary in levels of severity, but even a so-called mild TBI is potentially debilitating. Causes Car accidents, physical abuse and violence, sports injuries and any impact…

If you’re involved in a car accident while driving on a New Jersey highway, you could experience a variety of injuries. These injuries might make it difficult to return to work, school or other activities. In the event that your accident was caused by another person’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for medical…

There were over 275,000 traffic accidents in New Jersey in 2019. Many of those were just fender benders. But over 59,800 injuries related to those crashes were incurred as well. When a machine like a car hits another object or person, there can be serious consequences. If damage to the spine are sustained, that can…

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 injuries that commonly occur in the aftermath of…