Do roadway accidents increase during the holiday season?
Safe driving becomes especially difficult during the holiday season. With the combination of navigating wintery roadways, the limited daylight hours and traveling to unfamiliar locations, people face driving challenges. More car crash fatalities occur during the holidays compared to non-holiday periods, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2017, 119 car accidents …
What you should do if an Amazon delivery driver hits you
Getting in an accident with an Amazon delivery driver might seem like an unlikely scenario, but these accidents are more common than you might think. In order to meet Amazon’s demand for speedy deliveries, some Amazon drivers tend to drive faster than they should. Unfortunately, this has led to an increase in crashes. Insurance Journal …
What are the most dangerous highways in New Jersey?
Getting into an auto accident is a harrowing experience. Under the best circumstances, it causes unsightly vehicle damage. At worst, serious injury results. Drivers hurt in highway wrecks are not always at fault. When another individual bears guilt, a lawsuit is often appropriate. Avoiding roadways where collisions are most likely helps reduce the chance of …
Who is liable in a New Jersey rideshare accident?
As a passenger in a rideshare vehicle, you probably expected a quick and safe trip to your destination. However, a car crash leading to an injury can change your life in a moment. Now, the complications begin. You want to know who is liable for this crash and the injuries that it caused. You will …
You can sue your landlord for negligent behavior
Even though you occupy your home, if you rent from someone else, it is the landlord’s responsibility to maintain the premises. If you face safety risks because of negligence on your landlord’s part, you could suffer a preventable injury. If you inform your landlord of concerns and they do nothing to correct the problem, you …
What are the top distractions for drivers?
New Jersey residents may not think that they are in danger at any given moment on the roadways of our state, but statistics show that car accidents are incredibly common – locally and nationally. In fact, car accidents are some of the leading causes of fatalities and severe injuries in America. Some of the main …
Negligent Security
Going out in public places should not result in injuries. In some instances, the journey may leave you with preventable injuries. If the owner’s negligence resulted in conditions that led to your injury, you may recover damages. What happens if the injury is due to something more sinister, such as a crime? When you patronize …
What are some common attractive nuisances?
When it comes to dangerous areas on your property, children may not always show the best judgement. Attractive nuisances are items or places that draw children in but can also potentially hurt them. In order to prevent a serious accident, you should always warn anyone on your property and maintain the nuisance as best you …
How does a public transit claim work?
About a million passengers take advantage of New Jersey’s public transit system every day, and most of the time, they get where they need to go unscathed. In some instances, though, system malfunctions or driver mistakes make using public transit dangerous. If you are among those who suffer an injury in an incident involving public …
What is a microsleep?
When drowsy drivers hit the road, it opens up a plethora of dangers. Some of the risks are less noticeable than others. Some risks have a profound and immediate impact, though. This often includes microsleeping. What is a microsleep, though? How does it affect drivers? And why does it pose such an enormous risk? The …
