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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Today’s commercial trucks weigh an average of 80,000 pounds, so it is critical that they have high-functioning brake systems that help slow them when need arises. Most modern semi-trucks rely on air brake systems to do so, but these systems are prone to failing in two...

New Jersey drivers know many sources of distraction. Your handheld devices can distract you. Passengers often act as distractions. Even the act of changing your temperature or music is a distraction. But what about inattentional blindness? What sort of distraction can...

For motorcycle crash victims, a wide range of consequences often arise. Some face devastating financial pressure, while others are impacted from an emotional standpoint (such as those who become depressed or overwhelmed with anxiety following a crash). For many...