Car accidents can be stressful and overwhelming. Knowing what to do right after a crash can make a big difference. Avoiding common mistakes can help protect rights, health, and finances. There are several common mistakes you need to avoid making after a car accident....
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Avoid posting on social media amid a personal injury case
Navigating a personal injury case in New Jersey requires a thoughtful approach. An often overlooked aspect is the potential impact of social media on the proceedings. Posting on social media during a personal injury case can have unintended consequences that may...
What are some common types of debris on the road?
As people embark on their daily journeys, the road ahead holds more than just lanes and traffic signals. A significant threat to safety is often concealed in the form of road debris, which can turn a routine drive into a potential crash course. Understanding the...
Daylight savings impact on car accidents
A University of Colorado at Boulder study revealed a 6% increase in auto accidents after daylight savings time changes. The practice of Daylight Saving Time involves adjusting the clocks forward by one hour in the spring and back by one hour in the fall. While this...
Wearing a seat belt may cause these 4 serious injuries
When you get into your car, you hear the dinging sound reminding you to wear your seat belt. Car manufacturers install this safety feature to help protect you from serious injuries or death during an accident, especially when you’d otherwise be ejected out of the...
Why the FMCSA’s recent loophole closure matters
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the federal agency that is most directly tasked with the regulation and safety-related oversight of the millions of commercial motor vehicles that crisscross the nation’s roadways each and every day. As a...
Why Ford’s latest recall matters to all travelers
The Ford Motor Company very recently announced that it is recalling upwards of 1.5 million vehicles that were manufactured between 2013 and 2018. There are two issues of concern with these vehicles. First, a windshield wiper arms challenge could prevent motorists from...
Drugged driving and the holiday season: What to know
Many people don’t think about the decriminalization of marijuana can affect their safety on the road. The fact is that impairment from marijuana can negatively affect a person’s ability to drive. Marijuana slows a person’s reaction time and makes it difficult to...
What does it mean to be a defensive driver?
One of the best ways to stay safe on the road is to become a defensive driver. This is common advice, but not everyone knows exactly what it means. It’s important to consider the steps you can take to improve this area of your driving if you are not doing so already....
Why is space between vehicles so crucial when driving
Driving in New Jersey can be a crowded affair. You may feel like you spend your days bumper to bumper with other vehicles. The roads certainly are not quiet here, but that does not mean you cannot create some space for yourself when driving. Doing so reduces the risk...