Category Archives: Car Accident
Is It Possible to Sue an Uninsured Driver?
There is no such thing as a car accident that is not stressful. Accidents, even minor ones, can mean injuries and property damages, along with considerable disruption to daily life. Since the state of New Jersey requires that all drivers have insurance, when an accident happens, you will often exchange information with the other… Read More »
What Are The Penalties for Driving Without Insurance In New Jersey?
It is a requirement in the state of New Jersey to have car insurance and show proof of it. Failing to do so is not a good idea and can put a driver in hot water legally, not to mention at serious financial risk. The Insurance Information Institute (III) cited one study that identified… Read More »
Most Common Pitfall When Filing a New Jersey Car Accident Injury Claim
There are hundreds of thousands of car accidents in New Jersey that are reported every year. Many of these result in serious injuries, and plenty are deadly. After a car accident, an individual who was injured may be able to file a car accident claim to obtain financial compensation. Taking on the claims process… Read More »
What Are A Passenger’s Rights to Compensation After a New Jersey Car Accident?
According to the National Safety Council, July, August, and October are the months that report the most car accidents. However, car accidents happen every day, no matter what month and millions are reported each year across the United States. When an accident happens drivers are usually the focus concerning what they should do in… Read More »
Determining Fault After a New Jersey Car Accident
After a car accident, you may be experiencing pain due to injuries, or you may be so shaken up that you can not think clearly. It is reasonable to feel distressed and confused, even overwhelmed when you are in a car accident. When a car accident happens, there are several steps that accident victims… Read More »
Can You Be Pulled Over in New Jersey if You Are Driving While Using Your Cell Phone?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports the dangers of distracted driving, including that more than 3,300 people died in 2022 alone from distracted driving accidents in the United States. Distracted driving is considered any activity where a driver takes their attention off of the road, their eyes off of the road, or… Read More »
Can Dash Cam Footage be Used to Support Your Personal Injury Claim?
These days, technology comes in many forms and is more attainable and affordable. Dash cams are usually associated with police vehicles, but private cars can use them, too. The rules, though, vary depending on where you live. In New Jersey, it is legal to use a dash cam in your car if it is… Read More »
What Drivers Should Know About Pennsylvania’s Highway Safety Laws
It is always a good idea to familiarize yourself with the rules of the road when you visit other states where you may have never driven before. This is because there can be differences in ordinances or rules that vary from what you are used to driving in your home state or locally where… Read More »
How to Protect Your Legal Rights to Compensation after a Pennsylvania Car Accident
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reports that there are hundreds of reportable car accidents across the Keystone State every year. Car accidents in Pennsylvania are so common that around 13 accidents occur every hour. Car accidents in Pennsylvania cause considerable physical bodily harm, and many are fatal. There are approximately three people that… Read More »
How Trauma After a Car Accident Can Affect Victims
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) defines trauma as a behavioral health concern that can only get better through a therapeutic healing process. Individuals who were subjected to physical, emotional, or life-threatening harm can experience trauma. Trauma can adversely affect an individual’s mental, physical, and emotional health, as well as social… Read More »