Driving in and around Point Pleasant can be quite challenging. The area is known for its heavy traffic, especially during peak hours and tourist seasons. The combination of high traffic volume, poor road conditions and unpredictable weather can make driving here particularly hazardous. According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation, there were 14,741 total crashes […]
Car accidents cause significant harm each year, with over 5 million police-reported crashes in 2022, leading to 2.2 million injuries and 46,980 fatalities, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). Victims can seek compensation through a legal claim, which covers medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Proving negligence is key to securing fair compensation, […]
Bus accidents can be traumatic and lead to serious injuries. Knowing the proper steps to take after an accident can help protect your rights and ensure you receive fair compensation. After an accident on a bus or train, you typically only have 90 days to file a claim, though special circumstances may affect this deadline. […]
Distracted driving occurs when a driver’s attention is on something other than the road. This increases the risk of accidents. Distracted driving is a major concern and one of the top causes for car accidents in New Jersey, especially in high-traffic areas like Monmouth and Ocean Counties. New Jersey’s distracted driving laws Distracted driving can […]
There are many ways for a driver to cause a crash. Some people don’t maintain their vehicles, and then their brakes fail or a tire blows out while they are on the road. Other times, people violate traffic regulations. They exceed the speed limit, run a red light or fail to use their turn signals […]
Hosting a party is a common way to bring people together, but what happens if one of your guests leaves intoxicated and causes a car accident? In New Jersey, social hosts can be held legally responsible under certain circumstances. Understanding social host liability Social host liability refers to the legal responsibility of a person who provides alcohol […]
Driving is dangerous on its own, and the choices people make while in control of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. The decision to get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol is a common one, and it is one of the top contributing factors to some of the worst collisions that occur […]
Chronic fatigue is a common concern for adults in the United States. People may put in overtime at work, spend hours taking children to extracurricular activities and devote much of their time off to caring for their homes and families. All of that responsibility can lead to exhaustion, but people have to go on with […]
Distracted driving is a very serious safety concern on modern roads. Public awareness campaigns in recent years have helped draw attention to how dangerous it can be for someone to get behind the wheel with a mobile device in their hands. Unfortunately, focusing exclusively on digital distraction in particular can do people a real disservice. […]
There are many ways that New Jersey drivers may increase their chances of causing or otherwise being involved in a crash. Some people knowingly make unsafe choices. They run red lights, complete rolling stops at intersections with four-way stop signage or significantly exceed the posted speed limit. These parties put themselves at others at risk […]
