No one ever plans to find themselves in a car accident. At the very least it’s an inconvenience and, at its most serious, the outcome can be catastrophic. Even if you’ve been in an accident before, it’s common to feel the symptoms of shock and you may well have...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
What is a cognitive driving distraction?
Drivers have to be able to think about what’s going on around their vehicle so they can make suitable decisions about what to do as they’re driving. Anything that stops them from being able to do this is a distraction. While most people think about things like...
How should you react if a driver is driving too close behind you?
You often see drivers following too close to the car in front of them. Driving instructors teach a minimum following distance of three seconds in good conditions and more in poor ones, such as fog or wet or icy roads. Yet, this guidance is too rarely heeded. The...
Excessive fatigue can make a driver act drunk
Everyone has probably felt tired in the car at some point. It may be because of a long day at work, or maybe you had to drive an extended distance in a single day. People can also just get tired when they have to drive at night or from the constant hum of the road....
Don’t underestimate ankle or foot injuries in an auto collision
There are many small, delicate bones in your ankles and feet. You could easily break or crush them in a motor vehicle collision. Your feet, for example, are much more complex than you may realize. One source states that “Each foot has 26 bones and also soft tissue...
A vehicle’s dashboard may be a serious distraction
We are all pretty familiar with the typical distractions faced by motor vehicle drivers. Some common culprits are cell phones, GPS devices, rambunctious kids, pesky pets and munching on food or gulping a soda while trying to steer. But there is an ominous newcomer to...
5 tactics car insurance companies use to reduce payouts
If you get into a collision, you expect that the car insurance company will pay out fairly. You pay for the policy, so you should get what you paid for, right? Well, it isn’t always that straightforward. It’s fairly well known that some auto insurance providers will...
How a dashcam protects you after a major car wreck
Determining who is at fault for a car crash is a crucial step after a wreck. The details included in the police report and the determinations made by the insurance companies that cover the drivers will impact which insurance policy pays for collision costs and if...
Protect yourself while driving in heavy traffic
Many people across New jersey choose driving as their main source of getting around. Whether it’s to get to work or meet up with friends and family, driving is an efficient way to travel. However, with so many people thinking the same way, the roads can become...
How do I pursue a product liability case?
Manufacturing defects in auto parts put every motorist at risk. If you suffered an injury and believe a defective part caused it, you may have a case for product liability. Even though car manufacturers have substantial resources to dispute your claim, you can still...