On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Sep 14, 2020 | Car 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...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Sep 11, 2020 | Car Accidents
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...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Aug 15, 2020 | Car Accidents
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...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Jul 31, 2020 | Car Accidents
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...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Jun 26, 2020 | Car Accidents
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...
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....
