Car Accidents

The left-turn accident is widely regarded as the most common motorcycle accident. Crashes can also happen when motorcycles are sideswiped during a merge if a driver doesn’t check their blind spots, if they get rear-ended in stalled traffic or in numerous other ways....

Navigating intersections in Tom's River and Northern Ocean County can feel like a challenge, with heavy traffic, unexpected stops, and tricky turns making every drive an adventure. If you're unfamiliar with the area, these challenges can become even more daunting, as...

When you look at the statistics regarding fatalities in traffic accidents, you’ll find that gender may play a significant role. On the whole, men die in traffic accidents more often than women, at least in the United States. It’s clear that men face an elevated level...

Drivers must maintain a safe following distance. The recommended distance in New Jersey is a two-second time delay in good weather and a four to five-second delay in poor road or weather conditions. This means a following car should reach a stationary point, such as a...

If you’re involved in a car accident caused by another driver, it can feel very unfair. Your vehicle is damaged and you’re facing numerous other costs. None of this is your fault, so you want to seek compensation from the other driver. But what types of compensation...

Most drivers listen to music almost all of the time. According to one study, drivers have music on about 75% of the time that they’re operating their vehicles. There are some drivers who almost never get in the car without turning on the radio or connecting their...

Many drivers take left turns easily, without even considering the risks. It’s just such a consistent part of driving that they never even think about trying to avoid those left turns. The reality is that it may be smart to avoid left turns when possible. The problem...

The type of vehicle driven in a multi-vehicle accident can significantly affect injury risk. SUVs and sedans are among the most common vehicles on New Jersey roads.  Due to their size, weight, and design, each offers different levels of protection, leading to varied...

There are many different factors that determine the severity of injuries someone will suffer in a car accident. How fast the vehicles are traveling has a major influence, for example. Crashes are less likely on the interstate, but they can be more serious because...

Too often, motorists get into a minor “fender-bender” accident, pull over on the shoulder of the road to exchange information with the other driver and end up being seriously injured or killed by another driver who is going too fast to avoid hitting them. Some of...