Statistically speaking, car accidents happen at a higher rate for younger drivers than for older ones. When looking at the rate of fatal accidents across different age brackets, those 16 to 19 years old have the highest rate. Every specific accident may have its own...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
How does New Jersey PIP cover medical care after a crash?
After a New Jersey crash, pain and uncertainty can make it hard to focus on treatment. Medical bills can add another concern before anyone determines who caused the collision. Personal injury protection, or PIP, may help pay for necessary treatment for you, relatives...
3 distractions that could cause a driver to cross the centerline
Distracted driving accidents can happen in a split second. In some cases, an oncoming driver inexplicably crosses the centerline. This leads to a sudden head-on collision, potentially at high speeds, which can result in serious injuries. There are a multitude of...
Can social media posts be used against you in an injury case?
Yes, if you are involved in a personal injury case, social media posts can be used as evidence. If these posts are made publicly, such as on your public Facebook or Instagram profile, they may be relatively easy for investigators to find. This type of evidence is...
3 types of spinal cord injuries
If you suffer a spinal cord injury on the job, the level of that injury is very important. It helps determine what type of physical limitations you may face. Sensation and mobility are often cut off below the level of the injury. In all cases, spinal cord injuries...
Beware of the perils of prom season
Here in northern New Jersey, the months of April through June are times of heightened danger for teenagers. Each spring, the teens head down the Shore for spring break, after-prom parties and graduation celebrations. Unfortunately, this influx of young, inexperienced...
What does it mean to mitigate damages?
Being involved in a car crash can lead to significant injuries, some of which require emergency medical care. After the crash, the immediate focus is often on physical recovery and dealing with the disruptions that are caused to everyday life. Victims of car crashes...
How inattentional blindness leads to avoidable car accidents
One issue that can lead to car accidents is known as inattentional blindness. This occurs when a driver does not see something, often because they are not paying close enough attention or they do not expect to see it. A common example is when a driver looks directly...
Spinal cord injuries come with considerable risks
Motor vehicle crashes can jar the body in damaging ways, some of which can lead to permanent damage. Injuries to the spinal cord are among those that can change the course of a person’s life. This type of injury can occur in a variety of manners and can have a host of...
How car wrecks cause traumatic brain injuries
Car wrecks are a leading cause of catastrophic injuries. People can damage their spinal cords and break bones during crashes. They can also potentially injure their brains. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can cause devastating symptoms that may limit a person's...

