Car Accident

To assist with the flow of traffic, many road planners incorporate the use of roundabouts – those notorious multi-entry intersections so many of us know as “traffic circles.” Roundabouts help regulate the flow of traffic by having drivers travel in a counterclockwise direction before exiting the circle. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) reports that one…

New Jersey has long had a reputation for being a terrible place to drive. Between the jughandles, the ever-changing speed limits, the state’s inability to open more than one “cash only” lane on the Parkway, and the bumper-to-bumper Shore traffic for four months out of the year, it takes a certain type of driver to…

Around 11:30 a.m. on a Wednesday morning in January, a driver was traveling on the Garden State Parkway and lost control of her vehicle. Even more alarming, this resulted in the driver crashing into someone’s home in Clifton, NJ, where the Garden State Parkway begins to intersect with the rest of the neighborhood. The good…

It seems simple enough: When operating a vehicle, be sure to drive it in the correct direction on roads and highways. Turns out that’s not quite as easy as one would expect – at least not for all drivers. Wrong way crashes are on the rise in the United States, a concerning trend that puts…

Tens of thousands of vehicles use the New Jersey Turnpike throughout the state every day. With speeds in excess of 60mph in most parts, accidents are commonplace the entire length of the highway. Whether you are a New Jersey resident, someone who works in the Garden State from a neighboring state, or a visitor, the…

It’s a given that drinking and driving is dangerous; not to mention that it’s against the law. If you are injured in a crash with a drunk driver, generally there is evidence to show that person was legally intoxicated. However, not as many people are as aware of the dangers of taking prescription drugs and…

After a car crash, your immediate attention is on your passengers and yourself – is everyone okay? Is anyone hurt? How serious are the injuries? Once the initial shock wears off, you turn your attention to your car, truck, or SUV to assess the damage and it’s bad news. However, there is a bit of…

New Jersey, along with every other state in the country, experienced a drop in traffic volume midway through 2020 due to the pandemic shutdowns put in place by governors. Despite the reduction in traffic volume, the number of fatalities rose in New Jersey. Statistics from the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) show an increase of…

If you live in New Jersey, you more than likely know that it is illegal to drive your truck or car with snow still on it. However, despite the law being on the books for close to 10 years, there are still thousands of drivers who refuse to clear snow from their trucks and cars,…

The recent election ushered in a lot of changes, both nationwide and here in New Jersey. One of the biggest questions on the NJ ballot was the legalization of recreational marijuana for adults, which passed overwhelmingly by referendum. As state legislators begin working on implementation, many residents (and law enforcement) have questions and concerns about…