Category: Car Accident

Not all injuries from car accidents are equal in severity. Ranging from bumps and bruises to traumatic brain injury and limb loss, the effects of a fender bender can be short-lived or last a lifetime. While most focus on neck and back injuries, there’s another prevalent body part that tends to take a beating when vehicles collide—the lower extremities, or legs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration divides leg injuries into the following categories: Considering that 20 percent of drivers[…] Read More

Car accidents can occur suddenly and leave drivers questioning liability, especially when a vehicle is stopped at a yellow light and is rear-ended. These cases might appear simple on the surface, but they can be complicated enough to require legal guidance. What Does the Law Say About Rear-End Collisions? In New Jersey, rear-end crashes often result in the second (following) driver being presumed at fault due to failure to maintain a safe distance.  Rear-end collisions typically indicate that the following[…] Read More

Many people might not realize that motor vehicle crashes can have profound impacts on accident survivors’ mental health. These issues can be as debilitating as physical injuries and can affect a person’s quality of life, relationships, and ability to work. What Are the Most Common Mental Health Conditions Caused by Car Accidents? Here are five common psychological symptoms that can appear and persist long after a car accident: The duration of psychological symptoms after a car accident varies from person[…] Read More