Category: Personal Injury

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, which means that millions of cars and families will be on the road. It is estimated that over 42 million Americans will be traveling at least 50 miles this Thanksgiving holiday, with over 39 million people traveling by car; that is 11 percent more than last year. If you or someone you know will be traveling this Thanksgiving, there are some safety measures you should take. Tips to Stay Safe this Thanksgiving Make sure your vehicle[…] Read More

Few experiences are as unnerving as having a vehicle drive too closely behind you. Yet, plenty of motorists who decry tailgaters inevitably tailgate themselves. Having too little distance between cars makes it difficult to stop in time and can lead to serious car accidents. Types of Accidents Commonly Associated with Tailgating Two specific types of accidents are often associated with tailgating. The first is the rear-end collision. Obviously, if a motorist is practically on the back bumper of the car[…] Read More

Car accidents happen daily, but not all of them involve two moving vehicles. In fact, many incidents stem from a motorist hitting a parked car. What happens when the car that was hit was illegally parked? In that situation, New Jersey’s contributary negligence laws come into play to help determine who was at-fault and which insurance will reimburse for damages. Examples of Illegal Parking Before diving into the ins and outs of how contributary negligence works, it is important to[…] Read More