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…]
How Does New Jersey’s Statute of Limitations for Car Accidents Affect My Case?
Your life can change in the blink of an eye. In a matter of seconds you can be traveling down the road in perfect health and then suddenly you are involved in a car accident. Getting hurt in a car accident can mean difficult times for you and your loved ones. [Read more…]
Distracted Driving Tops List of Factors in New Jersey Car Crashes
Distracted driving is the No. 1 contributing factor in car accidents, according to the New Jersey Attorney General’s office. [Read more…]
How to Avoid Getting Hurt by an Aggressive Driver
The more time you spend behind the wheel, the more likely you are to become frustrated by other motorists. Unfortunately, some people take out their frustrations by driving aggressively, which can lead to serious accidents. [Read more…]
Parents Can Help Keep Teen Drivers Safe
Car accidents are the No. 1 killer of teens. But parents can make a difference in helping teens stay safe. Prevention of auto accidents is something that begins at home. [Read more…]
Sharing the Road with Motorcycle and Bicycle Riders Keeps Everyone Safe
The worst traffic accidents usually involve more than one vehicle. And when one of the vehicles is a motorcycle or bicycle and the other is a car or truck, someone is at a serious disadvantage. Those riding on two wheels are at much greater risk of dying when involved in a crash. [Read more…]
Driverless Cars Raise Legal Issues about Responsibility for Crashes
Human error accounts for the overwhelming majority of car accidents. But what happens when a human has no control over the vehicle – when the vehicle itself is making the driving decisions? [Read more…]
Seatbelts: A Simple Way to Stay Safe No Matter How You Travel
The first patent for a seatbelt in the U.S. was granted in 1885. The first retractable seatbelts were invented in 1946. We’ve come a long way in automotive safety in the last 130 years, but seatbelt use is still not at 100 percent.
This is despite the fact that wearing a seatbelt may mean the difference between life and death, despite laws mandating their use, and despite all new passenger cars being equipped with safety belts for decades. Far too many people still neglect their safety in the interest of comfort or convenience. [Read more…]
Why Should You Seek Medical Attention Soon After a Car Accident?
When you’re involved in an auto accident, there is an overwhelming sense of confusion. What just happened? Is my car okay? Am I okay? Adrenaline is coursing through your veins and your heart rate is elevated. You may feel rattled, but physically fine. Still, it’s important to seek prompt medical attention. [Read more…]
Should Google Glass Be Banned on NY/NJ Roads?
With distracted driving at the forefront of many road safety campaigns across the nation, Google Glass couldn’t pick a more interesting time to go public. The wearable computer devices will be made available to the general population sometime this year, and lawmakers in at least eight states have proposed bills to limit the use of Google Glass while driving. [Read more…]