If you look back at historic fatal accident trends, it is clear that the roads have been getting safer overall. Fatalities peaked back in the 1970s and have trended downward since then, with a few exceptions. But even when fatalities have increased for a short time,...
Although New Jersey is rather small geographically, its proximity to many major east coast cities means it has several busy and dangerous roads. Out of the many dangerous roads in New Jersey, there are five that are often thought of as some of the most dangerous....
A property owner’s duty of care will depend on the status of the visitor. The owner will have more responsibility for your injuries if you are on the property for their benefit. If you are trespassing on private property, the owner generally does not owe you a duty,...
When you are sick, you may have no choice but to take medicine to treat your illness and manage its symptoms. These medications usually have no significant side effects, making them safe to consume as the doctor prescribed. Other times, they can cause mild to severe...
Different industries – construction, warehousing or manufacturing – often rely on machines to help workers get the job done easier and faster. Unfortunately, doing so negligently or without safety measures in place only exposes workers to increased risks of sustaining...
The increasing demands of parenthood often drive new parents to purchase products that provide convenience and comfort in raising their children. For mealtimes, high chairs supposedly offer a means for parents to feed their kids securely. Doing so enables parents to...
New Jersey is a no-fault state that requires drivers to have personal injury protection (PIP) so that after a car accident, each driver only needs to file a claim with their auto insurance provider. Who was responsible for the accident does not matter because you will...
The controversy surrounding Takata’s defective air bag inflators continues. New reports have confirmed that the manufacturer’s faulty parts have caused yet another fatality in the U.S. But what sets this incident apart from previous air bag malfunctions is that this...
Electric vehicles (EVs) may be the future of automobiles, but even they can experience problems on the road like their gas-based counterparts. And it can be dangerous if those problems lead to auto accidents, such as the issue plaguing certain Hyundai EVs. The...
There’s a good reason why you can’t easily remove an automobile’s keys from the lock cylinder while the vehicle is moving. If you manage to do so, the engine will stall, and you could get into an accident for the reckless stunt. While it’s nearly impossible to remove...
