Halloween is a fun holiday for both children and adults, but it’s true that October 31st is one of the most dangerous days for motor vehicle accidents. With so many kids and teens out and about on Halloween evening or night, young people are especially at risk of being injured in motor vehicle-related crashes. Kids and teens (and even adults) face an increased risk of getting injured in a motor vehicle crash for several reasons. Driving Under the Influence The risk of motor vehicle accidents on Halloween goes up due to increased rates of drunk driving and driving under the influence of drugs. Nearly half of all fatal motor vehicle accidents on Halloween involve a driver under the influence of…

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, your treating doctor will likely be one of the most important resources if you choose to pursue a legal claim for compensation for your injuries and damages. Your doctor can provide you with information about your injuries that you can use to begin establishing your claim for damages.  Questions you should be asking your doctor treating your injuries following a car accident include: What Injuries Have I Suffered? It is critical to understand the full extent of the injuries you’ve suffered in a car accident. You may not notice pain or other symptoms of physical injuries for days or even weeks following an accident. Knowing what injuries you’ve suffered will not only…

When you think of the most dangerous time of year for car accidents, you think winter. It’s only normal. While the winter season in New Jersey certainly does come with inherent risks, many people tend to overlook the autumn season because the dangers aren’t as apparent. Read on to find out what makes the autumn season so dangerous so you can help keep you and your loved ones protected next time you’re on the road.  Wet Leaves While the changing leaves are beautiful to look at, they’re also incredibly dangerous after they fall to the ground. Leaves are naturally designed to not allow water in, meaning that when they get wet, that water sits on top of the leaf’s waxy…

If you’ve been in a car accident that has resulted in serious personal injuries or property damage, you may need to speak to a car accident attorney as soon as possible after your accident. Waiting too long to hire a lawyer can cause you to lose out on important legal rights and options. When you’ve suffered injuries and damages from a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you will likely be able to hire an attorney on a contingency fee basis, which means that the attorney doesn’t get paid unless and until he or she is able to get financial compensation for you in a settlement or at trial. Hiring a lawyer almost always leads to you getting more compensation than you…

Did you know that the average person will be involved in a car accident once every 18 years or so? These statistics from industry experts show just how common these types of incidents are. If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, you’re going to have questions. Even if this wasn’t your first accident, each incident is different and has different factors. We answer commonly asked questions about car accidents below.  What if I’m Partially At-Fault for the Accident? Let’s say you were involved in an accident where the other driver was talking on their cell phone when the incident occurred. While this case may seem cut and dry, you were also speeding 15 miles over the speed limit, meaning you…