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June 13, 2018

Over the past several decades, there has been a widespread increase in the number of children and teenagers diagnosed with attention disorders, autism or other forms of hyperactivity. One new research study suggests that adolescents with hyperactivity issues are more likely to be involved in car accidents due to their condition. Car Accident Research Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania studied 60 participants who ranged in age between 16 and 17. These volunteers had all just been given their driver’s license within the past 90 days, and they were all asked to practice driving…

June 6, 2018

Blinkers or turn signals are one of the most overlooked tools that drivers fail to utilize correctly. These important signals are one of the only ways that cars can communicate with other drivers about their intentions to make a move, so don’t be hesitant to use them. Surprisingly, experts have noted that the trend of neglecting blinkers has an effect on a driver’s overall likelihood of being involved in a motor vehicle accident. Importance of Turn Signals It might seem like a small gesture, but researchers have determined that utilizing turn signals greatly impacts the likelihood of being…

December 20, 2017

Even a dusting of snow can be dangerous, as winter is on its way, it is important to remember the steps that you can take to avoid life-threatening accidents. While in light snow, many drivers won’t practice additional safety measures, this could put you at risk for an increased accident. Even if you are only getting a coating of a couple of inches of snow, taking appropriate safety precautions can decrease your chances of life-changing injuries. but if an accident has already occurred, finding legal counsel right away is crucial. Some of the top…

November 22, 2017

Driving during the holidays can be dangerous, particularly over the extended Thanksgiving week. That’s because traffic can be bumper-to-bumper as many people travel to Thanksgiving family gatherings. If you aren’t careful, you could potentially be involved in a car accident that leaves you and your loved ones seriously hurt. What can you do to stay safe while driving this Thanksgiving holiday? Consider the following travel tips before you hit the roads: Pack an emergency kit. When traveling during Thanksgiving, it is important to have a first aid kit available so that you can…

November 15, 2017

It is never a pleasant experience to be involved in a car accident. In the moments immediately following a vehicle collision, your body might be hurting, your nerves could be rattled, and you might already be stressed about how much this is going to cost you. The reality is that a car accident can put a significant drain on your financial resources as you struggle to work towards vehicle repair or replacement, and lost wages if you are forced to take time off from work while you recover physically. Beyond that, auto insurance companies tend to have…

October 20, 2017

There is an increasingly common type of car accident today known as a frontover accident. This is linked to the more rushed lifestyles we live today. Though a frontover accident normally occurs at slower speeds, they can still be extremely dangerous, especially for younger children. But what exactly is a frontover accident, and how do you prevent it? They Happen at Slow Speeds Frontover accidents are normally accidents that involve the driver traveling at under 30 mph, but they still lead to countless deaths every year. Essentially, the accident occurs when the driver is pulling…

January 26, 2017

New Jersey is known for having some of the deadliest roads in the entire country. That’s because the state has a large population, a lot of cars, and traffic congestion that can cause nightmares for many motorists.Ultimately, it doesn’t really matter if a fatal car crash was caused by bumper-to-bumper traffic during rush hour, a negligent motorist cutting off a vehicle on the highway, a drunk driver swerving across the road, a defective auto part, a distracted driver who is texting while operating their car, or a pedestrian trying to cross the road at a dangerous intersection. Nobody ever wants…

December 1, 2016

Two young girls sustained injuries after they were struck by a car while attempting to cross a roadway in Edison Township, New Jersey. The pedestrian accident occurred a short time before 3:00 p.m., possibly around the time that the girls were headed home from school. According to authorities, the girls were hit by the motor vehicle when they walked across New Dover Road in Edison, NJ. Witnesses later told authorities that the girls crossed the road just in front of a crosswalk. The car, an Audi, was headed west on the road and approaching the intersection of New Dover…

November 3, 2016

Middlesex County prosecutors recently filed criminal charges against an Edison NJ man who allegedly caused a fatal truck accident on a township road.The tragic auto accident occurred on July 25, 2016. The Edison resident was driving a 2007 Dodge Ram pickup truck on Route 27 in Edison NJ and traveling northbound as he approached Peterson Avenue. When the truck driver reached the intersection, he allegedly crashed into a 1995 BMW sedan being driven by a 93-year-old motorist who was in the process of making a left turn from the opposite side of the highway. The violent collision destroyed the…

October 26, 2016

Law enforcement is trying to determine exactly what happened in two recent fatal car accidents on the New Jersey Turnpike in Middlesex County. The first auto accident occurred early in the morning during rush hour, just before 7:00 a.m. A motorist died when his car overturned on the outer part of the highway around milepost 89.8 in Woodbridge, NJ. It is unclear at this time why the driver, who was traveling northbound on the New Jersey Turnpike, lost control of the car. In addition to the driver tragically dying as a result of the accident, two other people inside…