When you next visit a Burlington County car dealership, the salesperson will show you vehicle after vehicle equipped with high-tech features such as automatic emergency braking, lane assist, driver drowsiness monitoring, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring,...
Month: April 2020
What are the most common medical errors?
Medical malpractice makes the news occasionally, but it’s actually strikingly common. Errors caused by medical practitioners are the third leading cause of death among Americans, behind cancer and heart disease. Despite its prevalence—it’s responsible for around...
Report details vehicle characteristics that contribute to pedestrian fatalities
There are no good car accidents. They become especially worse when the victim is a pedestrian crossing the road with no airbags to protect them from the impact. The results of pedestrian accidents are often grim: severe injuries and fatalities are not uncommon. The...
The full cost of a wrongful death
Losing a loved one to the reckless or negligent actions of another person is one of the most tragic events someone can ever experience. While the toll of losing someone so close to them is heavy, many people are not aware of the other costs of losing someone to...
How to avoid your next motorcycle crash
Spring has nearly arrived, and that means motorcyclists everywhere are dusting off their bikes and preparing to hit the open road. But before you gear up for your first ride of the season, it’s important to remember that riding a motorcycle can be a dangerous hobby....
‘Mild’ concussions may not be so mild after all
It is a serious situation any time somebody suffers a blow to the head. Some people who sustain a head injury that seems minor at the time fail to take it seriously enough. They might decide not to see a doctor because they are sure they are "fine," or that they have...
Occupational crashes: Not just truck drivers
Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of work-related fatalities in America. While we often attribute these types of accidents with truck drivers, anyone who drives or rides in a motor vehicle for work is at risk of an occupational crash. Commercial drivers...