It is estimated that four percent of the US population is pregnant at any given time, so statistically four out of every injured clients may be pregnant. Women expecting a child do everything they can to protect their unborn child. Unfortunately, no amount of precaution can eliminate the risks women…
A common question for people making a claim for money after being injured in an accident is, How long does it take to get a car accident settlement? The better question should be, How long does it take to win the right settlement — in other words, a full and…
In New Jersey, an injured person’s right to sue and the amount they may ultimately get paid for their pain, suffering, lost wages, and medical bills may depend upon the decisions made when the auto insurance policy was bought for their household, or the car they occupied. As a result,…
New Jersey and other states have laws requiring drivers to keep right unless they are passing. These laws are designed to keep the extreme left lane free from “left lane hogs” because they create dangerous situations for other motorists. Under NJ Rev Stat § 39:4-82, drivers in New Jersey must…
Since the 1960s, auto manufacturers have incorporated innovative technologies into their vehicles to make them safer. Seatbelts, anti-lock brakes, crumple zones, and airbags have collectively saved hundreds of thousands of lives. One of the most exciting developments over the last decade is computer-assisted collision avoidance technology, which claims to prevent crashes…
Older drivers will remember being taught to look at the rearview mirrors and glance over their shoulder to check blind spots before backing a car. Younger drivers today may be taught the same safety practices, but they may be driving vehicles with backup cameras to show what is behind the…
When a car accident results in injuries, it is crucial to determine what happened and who was at fault for the crash. Determining fault is a key factor in getting fair compensation if you were hurt in an accident someone else caused. Doing so, unfortunately, can be challenging, particularly when…
For parents, nothing is more important than their child’s safety. One of the most important ways to protect them is by ensuring they are properly secured while riding in motor vehicles. New Jersey car seat laws exist to protect children from the moment they are born. The type of restraints…
It’s easy to allow your emotions to get the best of you behind the wheel. Driving can be frustrating when you are stuck in traffic or cut off by someone more interested in a phone conversation than the road. But road rage and aggressive driving can lead to auto accidents….
Every year, thousands of people die in distracted driving accidents. In recent years, a patchwork of laws has been passed in states across the country—laws that vary in scope and penalties. But which laws are most effective at keeping people safe? There are many distractions behind the wheel. But perhaps the…
