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…
On June 3, 2020, a 21-year-old woman from Teaneck, NJ was involved in a multi-vehicle accident along I-95 in Fort Lee. As she stepped out of her vehicle to survey the damage, she was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer. Reports state that the driver of the tractor-trailer did not…
Traffic fatalities topped 40,000 deaths in 2017 for the second year in a row. Many people sustain serious or fatal injuries in accidents caused by drunk drivers, careless drivers and drivers who are distracted. The recent trend in higher road fatalities marks a reversal after years of declining fatalities. According…
In winter weather conditions, motorists are at a significantly higher risk of injury. When the temperatures are low and snow and ice are on the roads, even a minor car accident could turn into a multiple-car chain reaction pileup with serious human consequences. During Winter Storm Marcus, for example, which hammered the…
A high number of elderly drivers can be found on the roads in New Jersey and across the country, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Many wonder whether an increased number of older drivers could potentially become a traffic safety issue – especially in light of the fact…
Drowsy driving is a serious problem that can result in severe and fatal car accidents. Yet, many drivers in New Jersey fail to realize the gravity of the issue. According to a recent study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, sleep-deprived drivers and accidents often go hand-in-hand. In fact, drivers “who…
Car accidents in New Jersey can result in severe damage to your automobile as well as serious or even fatal personal injuries. According to the New Jersey State Police, a total of 574 fatal car accidents occurred in the state in 2016 ,with 605 deaths resulting from those crashes. The New Jersey Department of…
Most of us never think twice about how we drive. It can be such a routine activity. We simply hop in our cars and hit the road. However, when we approach driving that way, it can lead to us developing bad habits such as speeding when we think we can…
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