One of the main hazards of driving in the winter is suddenly encountering in patch of ice. It can happen without warning on roads that previously felt like they had plenty of traction. So what should you do in that moment, when you find yourself on the ice? Here are a...
Personal Injury
Putting the phone away doesn’t stop driver distraction
A phone is a common example of driver distraction. Drivers are supposed to hold the wheel, which they cannot do if they’re holding the phone. They’re supposed to look at the road and the traffic around them, which they cannot do if they’re looking down at the screen....
Half of accident injuries happen at intersections
Intersections are incredibly dangerous. Some studies have found that about 25% of all traffic deaths happen at an intersection every year. The statistics are even more dire for injuries, with about 50% of them occurring in accidents that happen at intersections. Of...
What if you feel tired when driving?
Driver fatigue is responsible for a lot of crashes each year. While most drivers notice when they are a bit drowsy, they also often continue driving. Perhaps they figure that being tired is part of life, and if they stopped what they were doing every time they felt a...
What happens after a crash caused by a delivery vehicle?
Online retail operations and a surge in on-demand delivery services have made modern life infinitely more convenient. People can order replacement power cords for their laptops and have them at their homes in a day or two. They can order their groceries online and...
An often-overlooked driving distraction
There are many different types of driving distractions, but people tend to focus on the same things most of the time. For instance, most drivers are well aware that texting and driving is a form of distraction. Others know that talking to passengers in the car means...
Who covers the costs of a parking lot slip-and-fall?
Some of the most severe collisions that occur each year in New Jersey take place during times of winter weather. Even when New Jersey residents reach their destination, they may still be at risk until they actually get inside, away from the winter weather. Parking...
Inexperience leads to many car accidents
With any skill that a person develops, experience is critical. People crash their bikes numerous times when learning how to ride. They make mistakes when learning how to play a musical instrument, like a guitar or a trumpet. They commit a lot of errors when they start...
Why you should be cautious about drivers who eat
Eating while driving seems like a time-saving idea. Many people do so when going to work/school, and so on, to avoid sitting down to eat. But this is very dangerous. Here are a few reasons why: Picking food When a driver drops food, such as a French fry, they may try...
Can you sue your landlord for a slip-and-fall injury?
All it takes is a tumble down the stairs of your apartment building or tripping over broken chunks of asphalt in the parking lot to leave you with broken bones, a traumatic brain injury and a pile of bills that you can’t pay. Is it just your tough luck or can you hold...