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…
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…
The scariest thing about Halloween – a holiday which is meant to excited and delight children – has nothing to do with goblins or ghouls — or clowns. Instead, the most frightening thing about this holiday is a chilling car accident statistic that comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
Like many other parents in New Jersey, you may feel stressed every time you hand the keys of your car to your teen driver. Your concern is understandable: As WalletHub reports, even though drivers between the ages of 15 and 24 represent only 14 percent of the drivers on the road, they cause…
Getting a driver’s license is a major event in every teenager’s life. However, a license does not ensure the teen will be safe and responsible and avoid dangerous behavior such as drinking and driving. Unfortunately, impaired driving among teens is a major safety issue in New Jersey and across the country….
Social media has become a national pastime. Every day, people post pictures and information about themselves, their lives and their hobbies online, using social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. We “update our status” to reflect everything from what we are doing that day to what we eat for…
