Remember when your children were little babies? My children were littler than most, since they were born three (3) months premature. You are always watching out for their well-being. Wondering how are you going to teach them to take care of themselves in the world that we have created for ourselves. You figure that you have many years to provide with the wisdom and knowledge to prepare them for the outside world. [Read more…]
Are Hands Free Devices Really Safe?
Technology is advancing at a faster rate than we can handle. Every couple of months. New technology is appearing. The latest is wearable technology, i.e., Google glasses. We have not yet mastered using cell phones while driving. We should not be using cell phones while driving. Do hands free devices make it any safer?
Cell Phones: Great Consumer Invention or Another Cause of Physical Injury or Death
The existence of wireless devices can be traced back to as early as 1908. Oakland Transcontinental Aerial Telephone and Power Company claimed to have developed wireless technology but never started production. Wireless networks as we know them today really started in the mid 1980’s. [Read more…]
When Is A Motor Vehicle Accident No One’s Fault?
You are involved in a motor vehicle accident. One of the operators is confronted with a sudden emergency such as a medical problem. Can there ever be a time that no one is found at fault for a motor vehicle accident? It is rare but yes it can happen. The question then arises as to what the standard of care that should be applied. [Read more…]
Earlier Sunsets Raise Driving Risks
It can take awhile to adjust to the end of daylight saving time. Less daylight means you are more likely to be driving in the dark, when visibility is lower, and facing a greater risk of auto accidents.
In the height of summer, it may not get dark until around 8 p.m. But in winter, the sun is on its way down well before 5 p.m., and the sky can be completely dark while you are heading home from the office. [Read more…]
Safety Tips to Prevent Back-to-School Accidents
Approximately 1.3 million New Jersey students are expected to be traveling to and from school this year. Because auto accidents are the leading cause of death in children of New Jersey, everyone can use a reminder of how to stay safe and keep area children safe from harm. [Read more…]