What is a Chain-Reaction Accident? When more than two vehicles are involved in an accident, it is called a chain-reaction accident. These accidents are especially common at this time of year when cars sometimes slip and slide on ice or snow.  They usually occur when one vehicle collides into another and then the vehicle that was hit goes flying forward into another because of the impact of the first crash. Accidents like this one can lead to a lot of damage for drivers and might even cause some drivers to suffer from serious injuries. How Does This Type of Accident Happen? When there is traffic on the road with plenty of drivers headed in the same direction, a chain-reaction accident…

Once an accident occurs, it is important to figure out who caused the accident and who is the victim in the situation. The victim might be entitled to compensation due to the injuries sustained. Drivers making left-hand turns are very often at fault for any accidents that happen, and they would likely be held responsible for covering the cost of the damages. If a driver needs to make a left-hand turn, he or she must yield and wait until the drivers on the opposite side of the intersection have passed. Because the other driver has the right of way, the driver who makes the left-hand turn is usually at fault. It is something that is often debated in the courtroom,…

Car Crashes During the Winter Months Have you ever noticed the spike in reported car accidents after the first snowfall of the season? It happens every year. There’s a lot of additional weather-related hazards in the winter, but you may be surprised to learn what causes winter-related accidents. Common Causes of Winter-Related Car Accidents Winter weather hazards include snow, ice and reduced visibility during flurries. Black ice, which is hard to spot on asphalt, is another major concern for motorists in the winter. These less-than-ideal conditions often lead to car accidents during the first snowfall of the season. What is it about the first snow that leads to so many accidents? Here are the top causes of winter-related crashes: Failing…

Car Accident Statistics While no one likes to imagine being in one, getting into car accidents is an occurrence that happens more frequently than one cares to think. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2016 alone, there were 6,296,000 car accidents reported to police in the United States. Of these 6,296,000 reported crashes, 37,461 people involved in said accidents died and 2,443,000 million more people suffered injuries. Given that the NHTSA estimates that approximately 10 million car accidents go unreported each year, the actual death and injury toll of car accidents is likely to be much higher than what is reported in statistics. One reason the injury toll is predicted to be much higher than what…

New Bill Overturns Haines v. Taft In an earlier blog, we told you about a New Jersey Supreme Court case, Haines v. Taft, which, unfortunately, limited the ability of many people to recover money for their medical expenses related to an auto accident. The Haines case was bad news for many people injured in auto accidents and, ever since that case was decided, personal injury lawyers such as the ones here at CourtLaw have been arguing successfully in court trying to limit, as much as possible, the negative effects of Haines.  Now, we’d like to share with you some good news!!! No, GREAT news!!!!! New Bill Results in Drastic Changes On August 15, 2019, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, signed a…