By Jan K. Seigel | Published December 23, 2015 | Posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents | Tagged Tags: motor vehicle accidents, personal injury | Leave a comment
New Jersey Court Clarifies What It Means To Be “Involved In” a Hit-And-Run Accident Last month, an appellate court ruled that New Jersey’s hit and run law does not require a driver to come in contact with a pedestrian in order to be “involved in” a hit and run accident. Prior to the court’s decision Read More
Read MoreThe thought of allowing your son or daughter to get behind the wheel for the very first time without you in the car may be a bit frightening. Even if you trust that your child will make smart decisions when driving, you know that other drivers in New Jersey may not be making safe choices. Read More
Read MoreNew Jersey has recently allowed the use of medical marijuana within the state, and the program has faced several problems. As the initial hurdles are cleared, there will be long-term effects that may need to be addressed. One of the major issues plaguing legislatures across the country concerns the increase in motorists that are operating Read More
Read MoreLabor Day weekend usually marks the end of the summer, which means the end of summer vacation for students across the state. As children begin their return to school, motorists will begin to see school buses making frequent stops throughout their neighborhoods. While many motorists are quite familiar with the rules in place, the beginning Read More
Read MoreWe have all seen the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident. Whether the collision involved a large truck or a passenger car, even what would appear to be a minor accident could cause serious injuries. Often, officials will study previous accidents to determine how they can reduce the chances of these accidents happening in the Read More
Read MoreEach year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) examines fatal motor vehicle accidents that happen across the country. The agency hopes to get a better sense of some of the trends present in these crashes, which then helps to create new policies that improve safety for all motorists. Alcohol is a frequently a factor Read More
Read MoreCollisions between pedestrians and motor vehicles often result in serious injuries for the pedestrian. Walkers, joggers and bicyclists have to be constantly aware of their surroundings when near a road or when entering an intersection. Often, when these pedestrian and motor vehicle accidents occur, officials will take a closer look to see if anything can Read More
Read MoreWhenever we are behind-the-wheel, we know there is a risk that we could be in a motor vehicle accident. Often, these accidents happen with little warning, without any chance to avoid the impact. Intersections are one of the most common places that these accidents occur. If the intersection does not have stoplights, there can be Read More
Read MoreWhen we look for a new car or truck, often one of the first things that we consider is the vehicle’s safety record. Many manufacturers and consumer groups extensively test vehicles to determine how they would respond in a motor vehicle accident. While vehicles must adhere to certain safety requirements, different types of vehicles will Read More
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