With motor vehicle accidents on the rise across the country, you may be wondering which local highways are the most dangerous. A simple review of accident data from the state of New Jersey reveals five highways that are statistically more likely to have motor vehicle...
Month: August 2021
What causes accidents on rural roads?
If you often drive on rural roads in New Jersey, you need to know the issues that you are likely to encounter. While the causes of motor vehicle accidents on these roads are diverse, many of them are easy to mitigate. Poor lighting Rural roads are not as well-lit as...
Why are road hazards so dangerous?
Car accident reports from New Jersey typically provide details about the causes of the collisions. Intoxicated drivers, poor weather conditions and mechanical troubles might all contribute to crashes. The unpredictable nature of road hazards makes their presence...
Common causes of truck accidents
Every year in New Jersey, more people are injured and killed in motor vehicle accidents involving large commercial trucks. While trucks are an essential part of the nation's infrastructure, they also pose a lot of risk to people sharing the road with them. Here are...
The frequency and danger of distracted driving
If you are injured in an accident in New Jersey, it could be because the driver was distracted. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2018, more than 2,800 people died because of distracted driving, and in 2019, that number went up to...
The dangerous and potentially deadly problem of medication errors
If you're like most adults in New Jersey, you'll take certain medicines to seek relief from short-term conditions. For more chronic ailments, you might be taking medications for the foreseeable future. Considering how common it is to take something prescribed or...
Is my loved one a victim of nursing home neglect?
When New Jersey families decide that it is best for a loved one to be placed in a nursing home, there is an expectation that the facility will provide the appropriate amount of care and attention. That includes medical treatment, proper nutrition, cleanliness, and...