Drivers must ensure that they’re in the proper condition to operate a vehicle. This includes being physically able to handle the vehicle, but it also means being mentally ready. There are many things that can have a negative impact on a driver’s ability to drive...
Auto Accidents
A TBI can have emotional and psychological effects
A serious brain injury suffered in a car crash or other accident can have major, long-term implications. Not only is your body affected, but your mind and emotions can be as well. Each person varies in their physical response to a traumatic brain injury (TBI)....
What are your rights after a hit-and-run wreck in New Jersey?
New Jersey law requires that all drivers stop to check after a collision and then call to report the matter to the police if there is any property damage or injuries to people. Most of the time, drivers waiting to make a police report will exchange insurance...
Distinctions between reckless and careless driving in New Jersey
There are numerous driving offenses that can potentially be lodged against New Jersey road users. Two frequent offenses are reckless and careless driving. Often, there can be confusion over the difference between these two offenses. However, the consequences of being...
Drowsy truckers are sometimes deadly drivers
Professional truck drivers spend a lot of time behind the wheel of their rig. Even though driving is what they do for a living, they can still become too fatigued to operate the semitruck safely. It’s imperative that these drivers get off the road when they begin to...
Car wrecks are a primary cause of spinal cord injury
Spinal cord injuries are catastrophic and can sometimes lead to permanent paralysis. While there are many causes of these injuries, car accidents are among the most prominent. People who have a spinal cord injury might not ever return to the quality of life they had...
When car crash victims suffer a TMJ disorder
Perhaps a negligent driver collided with you in New Jersey and left you dealing with broken bones and other injuries. Perhaps one of those injuries was a TMJ disorder, in which case you may want to know more about their nature. Accidents are, after all, only one way...
Higher caffeine consumption may cause more truckers to crash
A U.K. expert on transportation safety has found that long-term caffeine consumption raises the risk for an accident among truck drivers. Perhaps you were injured at the hands of a trucker here in New Jersey and are wondering just how it happened. It could be that...