Car accidents are especially dangerous for children, and for teens, it is one of the top risks they have once they begin being more independent. According to Healio, the biggest risk for those under the age of 18 in a car accident is spinal injuries. These are the...
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If you are in a motor vehicle accident, your car's airbag may save your life. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates airbags prevented nearly 50,500 traffic fatalities between 1987 and 2017. Your vehicle may have both frontal and side...
What causes a spike in car accidents on the Fourth of July?
The Fourth of July is a great opportunity to get out and celebrate summer with family and friends. However, there is typically a significant number of serious car accidents. One of the biggest reasons for the increase is that there are simply more drivers on the road...
What are risk factors for pedestrian accidents?
Motorists should be aware of you when you walk across the street. Unfortunately, some drivers are negligent. They do not pay adequate attention to pedestrians or bicycle riders who cross their path. As a result, an innocent person may pay a devastating price. You may...
What drivers should know about black ice
As several major winter storms descended upon New Jersey this season, news stations cautioned drivers to beware of black ice. What exactly is black ice and why is it so dangerous? If you are a Garden State resident, review these black ice facts before your next winter...
The basics of underinsured and uninsured motorist coverage
In many auto collisions, the insurance company of the at-fault driver will compensate the motorist who had no responsibility for the accident. But there are innocent drivers who are not so fortunate. They will suffer a collision only to find out the other driver does...
Age and pedestrian fatalities
Whether you walk to work, your teen walks to school or your loved ones simply enjoy walking for exercise, there are a host of reasons why people choose to walk instead of drive or ride in a vehicle. Unfortunately, this brings the risk of a pedestrian accident and many...
Avoiding car accidents when driving in icy and wet conditions
Living in New Jersey means you are no stranger to driving in snowy and icy weather conditions. Though the weather elements enhance the scenery, they can reduce visibility, cause obstructions and lead to hazardous road conditions and tragic car accidents. Throw in...
What does New Jersey say about distracted driving?
The Division of Highway and Traffic Safety in New Jersey stresses the dangers of distracted driving. The state has enacted laws to prevent distracted driving accidents. Review the prohibited actions and the penalties for smartphone use behind the wheel for motorists...
How important is medical care after a rear-end collision?
Many people walk away from a low speed rear-end collision. They are usually more concerned about damage to the car than possible injury to themselves. Someday you may be the victim of a minor crash yourself. Remember that there are good reasons for seeking prompt...
What soft-tissue injuries are common after auto accidents?
Even minor motor vehicle accidents can trigger severe injuries. After your recent collision on New Jersey's roads, are you as fine as you feel? To help determine if you suffered a soft-tissue injury, learn more about them from Johns Hopkins Medicine. Do not mistake a...
Communicating with your car insurance agent after an accident
Some car insurance providers go to extreme lengths to find a reason to deny a claim. Are you ready to file a claim for your recent auto accident? USA Today offers insight for talking with insurance companies after auto accidents. Think twice before saying something...
New Jersey license laws for teen drivers
Auto accident fatalities disproportionately affect teen drivers. In response to this issue, New Jersey has established a graduated license program to help new drivers become safe drivers. If your teen wants to learn to drive, learn more about the provisions of this...
