By Jan K. Seigel | Published July 18, 2013 | Posted in Car Accidents | Tagged Tags: Car accident, car crash | Leave a comment
Three teenage drivers probably wish they had met under better circumstances. The three of them, as well as one child, sustained injuries recently in a car crash in Montgomery when a 17-year-old female driver made an ill-advised left turn into the path of an oncoming car driven by a 19-year-old female. According to Montgomery Police Read More
Read MoreThe spinal cord serves as a bridge that sends signals from the human brain to the other parts of the body to function correctly. If an injury occurs to the spinal cord, bodily functions may be affected. Most Bergen County, New Jersey, residents may already understand that that is a reason why catastrophic injury victims Read More
Read MoreDriving while intoxicated can cause devastating accidents. Although most Bergen area residents are aware of this, impaired driving remains one of the most common crimes committed nationally. A 52-year-old man from Freehold, New Jersey, is facing charges for reckless driving, driving while intoxicated, and assault by auto after a multiple car crash that sent three Read More
Read MoreA 36-year-old driver from Toms River is being sought following a highway accident with a motorcycle in early June in Jackson, New Jersey. The man faces several serious charges, including knowingly providing a false identity to police officers at the scene of the accident. According to the Ocean County prosecutor, the driver caused the midday Read More
Read MoreEven the most traumatic and damaging events rarely leave an injured person in New Jersey without hope. Hope is the driving force that makes people believe that they can meet even the most formidable challenges. A man who fought back hard against severe trauma provides an example.His catastrophic injury was the result of a traffic Read More
Read MoreNew Jersey residents who pay a significant portion of their income to put elderly family members in nursing homes expect quality care. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is becoming a growing problem as the numbers of baby boomers entering care facilities continues to grow. According to the Elderly Maltreatment Alliance in 2011, some three3 million to Read More
Read MoreMedications are commonplace in households and facilities where the elderly reside. People put their aging loved ones in caregiving homes to ensure that someone will be there when needed. Receiving the right medication can lengthen the lives of elderly people as well as providing physical comfort. However, the administration of antipsychotic drugs to nursing home Read More
Read MoreTrucks are massive not only in size but also in weight, especially commercial trucks that carry heavy loads all across New Jersey. When a truck is involved in a collision, it is likely that the occupants of a smaller vehicle will get hurt. Losing a loved one in an avoidable truck accident can be a Read More
Read MoreImagine explaining to your insurance company that a garbage truck suddenly jumped the curb, tore through a neighbors lawn, crashed through a light post and plowed into your East Hanover home. After which, the exhaust from the truck set your house on fire, thus causing more than $100,000 in damage. As improbable as the crash Read More
Read MoreIn a number of posts, we have noted how texting while driving can lead to accidents, especially when teens are behind the wheel. Indeed, there are studies showing that more adults text than teenagers (because there are more adults on the road, period) but a higher percentage of teens are likely to communicate with one Read More
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