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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

You have to ensure that you are ready for driving in the wintry precipitation when it comes. Preparing for this starts before the roads get bad, so make sure that you take the time to go over this checklist and ensure that you and your vehicle are ready. Remember, as...

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...

No one ever imagines when they kiss their spouse, children or parents good-bye and head out for their work shift that it will be their last time doing so. But since no one has a lease on life, any one of a number of unfortunate tragedies can occur. Recently, an early...

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,...

Front-end collisions are the most common type of car crash in New Jersey and across the U.S., and the risk of being injured in one of these is 73% higher for women than for men. Not only that, but women run double the risk for incurring a lower-body injury to the...