Car accidents account for a lot of damage to vehicles and personal property as well as large numbers of personal injury and even fatalities every year. Accidents can occur on highways, city streets, or in parking lots. Any place where vehicles are moving, there is potential for accidents to occur. When it comes to accidents […]
Any parent would be distraught if their child was involved in a car accident. However, the next steps the parents take after the motor vehicle accident can help alleviate the burden of the related expenses. When car accidents involve children, it may leave the parents wondering what legal steps they can take to ensure compensation […]
Researchers at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released a study that indicates that women are more likely than men to be severely injured in car accidents. At first, one might believe that this discrepancy is due to the physical differences between the sexes, but that is not the case. In fact, researchers took […]
Once a personal injury claim has been made after a car accident, many different wheels are set in motion to determine the amount of compensation that the victim will receive. Economic costs, such as medical expenses, medications, and lost wages, are objective and can be documented and paid out accordingly. When there are other damages […]
Car makers continuously experiment with advancements in their vehicle generations. These advancements include safety features aimed at reducing the risk of car accidents, as well as fatalities when collisions occur. However, not every piece of technology makes a vehicle safer. This is true of digital screens, which have been at the center of debate between […]
When a victim receives compensation after a car accident, it can range from a few days to several months or longer, depending on the complexity of the case. Car accidents can be very expensive, whether it be due to property damage or medical costs. While hospitals and physicians may offer payment plans in some cases, […]
Winter weather can be unpredictable, and in New Jersey, one never knows how much snow, ice, and rain the colder months will bring. Keeping this variability in mind, drivers can do themselves a favor by keeping their vehicles prepared for the possibility of inclement weather. Keeping the car in good condition and understanding how to […]
Maintaining roads and bridges is a demanding job. In the northeastern United States, temperature fluctuations, snow, salt, and damage from use of snow ploughs all add to normal wear and tear to roads. Construction zones are continuously being set up to repair and/or replace sections of roadways and/or bridges. Despite best efforts, sometimes it is […]
It is not easy to stay level-headed after an accident, especially when there are injuries and property damage. Some people may feel compelled to exit their vehicles and angrily confront the other drivers, but this can be counterproductive, as well as dangerous. The safer option is to call 911 right away, and to take a […]
