By Jan K. Seigel | Published November 24, 2016 | Posted in Car Accidents | Tagged Tags: NJ law, pedestrian right of way, yield rule | Leave a comment
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When Must Traffic Stop for a Pedestrian in New Jersey?
It’s been several years since New Jersey changed its pedestrian safety laws, and yet pedestrian accidents continue to plague the Garden State. The problem of pedestrian fatalities is particularly urgent in New Jersey, where in 2014, 31 percent of all traffic fatalities were pedestrians, as opposed to the national average of 14 percent. Part of Read More
Read MoreWhat Are the Requirements of the NJ Child Car Seat Law?
One year after New Jersey implemented one of the strictest car seat laws in the country, many motorists still are unsure what the regulation entails. One problem is that parents with growing children don’t know when the rules change based on the child’s age, height, and weight. Fines for improperly transporting a child range from Read More
Read MoreWhat NJ Drivers Do Wrong Most Often in Fatal Crashes
One year after New Jersey implemented one of the strictest car seat laws in the country, many motorists still are unsure what the regulation entails. One problem is that parents with growing children don’t know when the rules change based on the child’s age, height, and weight. Fines for improperly transporting a child range from Read More
Read MoreCan You Sue for Pain and Suffering Following a New Jersey Auto Accident?
Because of the way insurance works in New Jersey, the best time to think about whether you want to sue is before you have your accident. Decades ago, in an effort to simplify claims, New Jersey adopted no-fault auto insurance. Under the no-fault plan, policyholders purchase person injury protection (PIP) and file claims with their Read More
Read MoreIs Uber Liable for Its Drivers’ Accidents?
The general rule in personal injury cases is that an employer is responsible for the negligence of its employees while they are engaged in work-related activities. So, if a taxi driver or a limousine operator causes an accident, the company is liable. However, ridesharing services such as Uber, Lyft and Sidecar have been able to Read More
Read MoreHow Does an Auto Recall Affect My Right to Sue?
If you own a car that has been recalled, you should get your car repaired as quickly as possible. The longer you keep your car without attending to the recall, the more responsibility for an accident shifts from the manufacturer of the defective part to you. Consider these scenarios: Tom Driver gets a recall notice Read More
Read MoreCan I Recover for Auto Accident Injuries if I Am Partially at Fault?
Auto accidents often have multiple contributing factors, especially today when more potential driver distractions exist than ever before. If you’ve been hurt in a vehicle crash, do not let minor fault on your part prevent you from asserting your legal rights. Unlike the residents of some states, New Jersey residents who own traditional fault-based policies Read More
Read MoreHow Is a Crash with a Truck Carrying Hazardous Material Handled?
New Jersey’s highways are crowded with trucks transporting hazardous materials to and from industrial sites, offices and even homes. The operators of these commercial vehicles are expected to take special care when carrying dangerous substances, but the pressure to complete trips on time often triggers terrifying accidents. These cases raise several legal issues beyond those Read More
Read MoreWhat Does the Fatal Self-Driving Car Accident Mean to Other Motorists?
It is not surprising that the first fatal crash of a self-driving car received significant attention from the national media. The Florida accident that killed Joshua Brown in his Tesla Model S sparked questions about the safety and viability of the new technology. However, the tragic incident also raises important issues for the vast majority Read More
Read MoreHow Do You Know Who Is at Fault in a Car Accident?
If you are in a serious car accident in New Jersey, fault becomes a major issue. As a victim of the accident, you cannot collect any compensation unless someone else is at fault. If the court decides that you are also to blame, the compensation you might collect is reduced in proportion to your share Read More
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