Auto Accident

JUN

2017

What You Need to Know about Senior Drivers

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When it comes to senior drivers, New Jersey is in the minority. That’s not to say that the state has far less elderly folks getting behind the wheel. Rather, there are no additional license testing requirements tied to any particular age. According to the Governors Highway Safety...

MAY

2017

What are Backover Accidents and How Bad Are They?

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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Like most motor vehicle crashes, backover accidents can result in serious injuries. Unfortunately, the force of a car or truck could even mean a fatality. In case you’re uncertain of the terminology,a backover accident occurs when a driver is in reverse and strikes someone. How...

MAY

2017

What is Catastrophic Injury Law and how to deal with Catastrophic Injuries?

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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Any severe injury to the spinal cord, spine, brain, skull or spinal fractures is called a catastrophic injury. This is a subcategory of the legal definition which is based on the definition used by the American Medical Association. Catastrophic injuries lead to permanent...

JAN

2017

You Might be Shocked by these Distracted Driving Accidents

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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It’s not as though it’s a big secret. According to one source, 94% of Americans concede that distracted driving is a major cause of accidents. Driver inattentiveness can create problems of all types. However, you might be shocked on this twist on distracted driving accidents....

DEC

2016

Startling Concerns about Truck Driver Fatigue and Accidents

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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There’s no doubt that truck accidents are usually bad ones. Unfortunately, drivers who fell asleep or were fatigued are at risk. According to a report prepared by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), sleep deprivation rank highest among impaired truck drivers....

DEC

2016

What Drunk Driving Accident Victims Need to Know?

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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The Center for Disease Control (CDC) calls them sobering facts. At least one in three fatal car crashes are drunk driving accidents. That number does not take into account those hurt as a result of impaired drivers. Many suffer catastrophic injuries. Accountability. Is there...

JUL

2016

Can You Guess the Most Common Reasons For Motorcycle Crashes?

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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Quick quiz on motorcycle crashes. What would you guess are the most common reasons for accidents? We’re sure everyone has passed some fast moving bikes on the highway and expressed concern. Obviously, every motorcycle crash isn’t the fault of its operator. In fact, that’s an...

MAY

2016

Truckers Causing Accidents Due to Driving At Speeds Their Tires Cannot Handle

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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Many of us have witnessed truckers driving on highways at speeds well above 75 to 80 mph. These excessive speeds are unsafe for most motorists, let alone truckers. In addition to the obvious dangers presented by trucks moving at these fast speeds, there is a hidden danger as well...

APR

2016

Five Ways Technology is Causing Automobile Accidents

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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Remember when drivers got behind the wheel and didn’t worry about gadgets? Yes, technology. A good thing. Unfortunately, it can be a bad thing. Learn these five ways that technology can cause automobile accidents. Perhaps you know more of your own. 1. Cellular Phones Cell phones...

APR

2016

Was Speed the Reason for the Rollover Accident?

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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All car accidents come with a certain level of fear. However, many admit that involvement in a rollover accident is among the most frightening experiences. Although speed can be a contributory feature, there are other reasons that cause motor vehicles to flip over and land in...