On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | May 18, 2020 | Car Accidents
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...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Apr 30, 2020 | Car Accidents
A very dangerous myth exists in today’s driving world. Perhaps you have bought into it yourself. What is it? The myth that hands-free cellphone usage while driving is also risk-free. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, the National Safety Council...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Apr 6, 2020 | Car Accidents
Many communities across the United States are making efforts to become more bicycle-friendly, and the intent in doing so is typically to encourage cycling over driving and make the roads safer for those who ride. Regrettably, these measures seem to do little to reduce...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Mar 30, 2020 | Car Accidents
Getting into the car and running errands, commuting to work or for a weekend getaway is automatic for New Jersey residents. No matter how safe a driver you are, accidents happen. We often assist clients in filing claims, negotiating with insurers and protecting their...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Feb 11, 2020 | Car Accidents
For most teenagers, having a driver’s license is a sign of freedom, but unfortunately it increases the risk of car accidents. Teens lack the experience necessary for driving in many conditions, and they often partake in risky behaviors such as distracted driving....
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Feb 4, 2020 | Car Accidents
A common way of committing insurance fraud is through staged car accidents. In most cases, these crashes occur with two or more drivers working in tandem. These motorists make quick and dangerous maneuvers that cause collisions where they do not appear at fault. No...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Dec 4, 2019 | Car Accidents
A recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety report found that drivers in New Jersey are talking on their cellphones less but using them more in other ways. While behind the wheel, people were 57% likelier to use their phones to send emails, text or perform other...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Nov 19, 2019 | Car Accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released data showing that the number of accidents causing trucker fatalities is rising. According to the NHTSA, 885 truck occupants were killed in crashes during the year 2018, representing an increase of nearly 1%...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Aug 5, 2019 | Car Accidents
Drivers in New Jersey know that distractions behind the wheel can endanger them. Everything from phone use to eating and drinking can take their eyes off the road and raise the risk for a crash. Distracted driving crashes lead to thousands of deaths every year with...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Jul 30, 2019 | Car Accidents
Traffic accident fatality figures have risen sharply in New Jersey and around the country in recent years, and most road safety experts say a surge in distracted driving is most likely responsible. This problem is most often blamed on cellphone use behind the wheel,...
