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...
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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...
Air brake failure a factor in nearly 30% of truck crashes
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...
How does inattentional blindness affect drivers?
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...
Motorcycle accidents and the inability to work
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...
Is hands-free actually risk-free?
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...
Cyclists deaths up 25% since 2010
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...

