Car accidents
Liability for Hit and Run Accidents in New Jersey
In car accident cases, insurance companies must determine fault so that they can decide who is responsible for paying the damages associated with the crash. Every state in the U.S. has its own method of apportioning fault after a car accident. New Jersey law uses a modified comparative negligence model to apportion responsibility after an…
Read MoreReality Driver’s Ed and Teen Drivers
Car accidents are the leading cause of accidental deaths of teenagers in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That frightening fact is being dealt with in a unique way in Texas, where a select group of teens took a supplemental driver’s education course that dealt with the realities of…
Read MoreNew Jersey Turnpike Accidents
The New Jersey Turnpike has been open for nearly seven decades. It stretches 122 miles, from Salem County in the South to Fort Lee in the North. There is often heavy traffic on the Turnpike because of the interconnection between heavily populated areas. One of the busiest toll roads in the United States, with over…
Read MoreFemale Drivers More Likely to Text Behind the Wheel
A new international study published by the Society for Risk Analysis has found that females are more likely than males to engage in distracted driving. The study, “Should I text or call here?” also found that drivers who are more experienced are less likely to engage in distracted driving. “More experienced” does not necessarily mean…
Read MoreAre Self Driving Cars Safe?
The recent death of a bicyclist in Arizona that was struck by a self-driving Uber test vehicle and the death of the driver of a partially-automated Tesla have raised new concerns over the safety of autonomous vehicles. While technology in self-driving cars can potentially save lives by “seeing” things the human eye cannot detect, these…
Read MoreCar Assistance Systems: Safer Only When Drivers Pay Attention
More and more, modern motor vehicles are being equipped with advanced driver-assistance systems. These may include electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, adaptive cruise and traction control, and lane-departure warning. While some of these features are built into cars during manufacture, some are available as an add-on or through aftermarket purchase. But even with all of…
Read MoreSafety Issues Concerning Older Drivers
According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 83 percent of older drivers have never discussed their driving restrictions with family members or physicians and 15 percent only do so after they get a ticket, or they are involved in a crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) encourages older drivers to understand how…
Read MoreChild Passenger Safety Week to Run September 23 – 29
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of death among children between the ages of one and thirteen. Many injuries and fatalities can be prevented with proper child restraints. There is no disputing the fact that car seats, booster seats, and seat belts reduce injuries to children and save lives. To get the message…
Read MoreNew Jersey Passes New Seat Belt Law for School Buses
Riding the bus to school finally became safer in New Jersey. Under a new law recently signed by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, at the end of six months, all school buses manufactured for use in New Jersey must include three-point seat belts for all passengers to protect them in the event of an accident.…
Read MoreTeen Drivers Riskier After Getting License
Many parents look ahead with apprehension to the day when their child will begin to drive. Everyone knows that no matter how skilled a driver is, there are many on the road who drive recklessly and aggressively. A teen driver who has not yet gained the confidence and skill may be at an even greater…
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