On behalf of Ginsberg & O'Connor, P.C. | Mar 9, 2020 | Car Accidents
According to a 2019 report, New Jersey has more pedestrian deaths on its roadways than any other state, followed by New York and Delaware. While New Jersey participates in initiatives like Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day to raise awareness, one wonders why the...
On behalf of Ginsberg & O'Connor, P.C. | Dec 1, 2019 | Car Accidents
When a negligent or reckless party strikes their victim or their victim’s vehicle and then drives away without rendering help or offering assistance, this is considered a hit-and-run. Pedestrians, motorcyclists, bicyclists and drivers of standard vehicles can...
On behalf of Ginsberg & O'Connor, P.C. | Sep 5, 2019 | Car Accidents
Distracted driving is deadly. That’s a fact. Based on figures reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) from 2017, distracted driving was responsible for 3,166 fatalities nationwide. In many cases, distracted driving is only slightly...
On behalf of Ginsberg & O'Connor, P.C. | Jun 6, 2019 | Car Accidents
Memorial Day may be considered the unofficial start of the summer season for many in Burlington County. Between now and Labor Day, people will enjoy the beach, weddings, block parties, outdoor concerts and other fun occasions. It is not unusual for people to enjoy a...
On behalf of Ginsberg & O'Connor, P.C. | Mar 15, 2019 | Car Accidents
Multi-tasking may be great in the workplace or at home but trying to multi-task while behind the wheel is a recipe for disaster. Motorists in Burlington County may think they can text while driving, eat or groom themselves while driving, or even converse with other...
On behalf of Ginsberg & O'Connor, P.C. | Oct 11, 2018 | Car Accidents
New Jersey is a great place to live, but anyone who has toughed it out through the winter in Burlington County knows that the weather can get very serious. When temperatures dip and the winds pick up, drivers can be subjected to significant threats from ice, snow, and...
On behalf of Ginsberg & O'Connor, P.C. | Jun 21, 2018 | Car Accidents
When people think of the signs of summer, they often think about late night sunsets, colorful flowers and crowded beaches. However, signs of summer can also include the orange construction barrels, congestion and detour signs that come with road construction.This...
On behalf of Ginsberg & O'Connor, P.C. | May 11, 2018 | Car Accidents
The New Jersey Department of Transportation closely tracks motor vehicle accidents to identify trends and trouble spots. With more than a quarter-million collisions each year, the agency has a lot of data to work with.For instance, the DOT can pinpoint which highways...
On behalf of Ginsberg & O'Connor, P.C. | Apr 11, 2018 | Car Accidents
It takes about an hour and a half to drive northeast of Burlington County to Sayreville. The city on the Raritan River was home to Sara Dubinin. New Jersey’s Next-of-Kin Registry was named for the teen when it was signed into law by former Gov. Chris...
On behalf of Ginsberg & O'Connor, P.C. | Mar 16, 2018 | Car Accidents
Motorcycle riders commonly cite three reasons for not wearing a helmet: their freedom, their vision and saving their neck.New research challenges a popular conception that motorcycle helmets increase the risk of neck injuries. In addition to preventing brain injury...
