We all know that distracted driving can be fatal. Whether it's eating, shaving, putting on make-up or answering the phone, taking our eyes, hands and attention off of driving for a fraction of a second can result in personal injuries and fatalities. Is having a...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
The risk of blunt force trauma in a car crash
There are a variety of injuries that may result from a car accident. One of the worst types to occur are blunt force trauma injuries. Blunt force injuries are one of very few impairments most likely to leave a car accident victim with profound injuries that may not...
New Jersey motorcyclists face elevated roadway risks
Residents in South New Jersey and other areas spanning the state could hardly be a more diverse group. A given reader of this blog post might be employed in the construction, manufacturing or farming industry. Perhaps he or she is a factory worker or engaged in the...
How can you drive safely around trucks?
You may have to drive near semi-trucks on your morning commute. If you do not take precautions, you may become involved in a collision with one of these vehicles. There are several steps you can take to protect yourself when you encounter large trucks on the road....
What accident risks increase when the weather gets warmer?
Coming out of winter into the warmer months of the year means more drivers hit the roads. Even with the dangers of ice and snow gone, there are still many risks on the roadway even in warm weather of which you should be aware. Safer America explains it is easy to get...
Can a traumatic brain injury lead to death?
Getting into a motorcycle crash can result in hefty injuries regardless of whether you are wearing appropriate safety gear or not. A helmet can help protect you to some degree, but motorcyclists in general are at much larger risk of brain trauma and head injuries. In...
Winter weather and traffic accidents
If you drive, ride a bike or walk near traffic during the winter, you need to understand how adverse weather increases the likelihood of an accident. In New Jersey, winter weather poses a serious threat to the well-being of drivers, vehicle occupants and others on the...
What are signs of a spinal cord injury?
After a severe car crash, you may start to feel aches and pains that signal something is severely wrong. Knowing the signs of a spinal cord injury can help prevent further health complications. Lack of sensation According to the Mayo Clinic, car accidents are...
Garden State Parkway rollover kills two, injures others
As frustrating as it can be to have to deal with the consequences of a car accident in New Jersey, most of those who experience them assume that they are just that: an accident. Yet the fact that the drivers who cause them typically have no intention of doing so does...
New Jersey’s drunk driving struggles
People in New Jersey may believe the state takes a hard stance on drunk driving. From license suspensions to high fines to criminal records and more, people charged with driving under the influence in New Jersey may experience many penalties. However, the penalties...