No matter if you’re traveling on vacation or live in New Jersey, there are some roads that deserve a bit more caution, no matter the weather condition. In New Jersey alone back in 2015, there were 264,582 auto accidents with 60,431 resulting in injuries and 547 resulting in fatalities. Educating yourself on the most dangerous highways in New Jersey can help increase your odds of avoiding auto accidents. Route 1 Route 1 runs from Maine to Florida with 66.06 miles residing in New Jersey. One of the most dangerous stretches of this highway is in West Windsor. The stretch of road between Alexander Road and Quaker Bridge Road has seen a large number of crashes. Route 17 Route 17 has…

In the United States, there were 32,166 fatal traffic accidents which resulted in 35,092 deaths in 2015. That doesn’t count any traffic accident that didn’t involve a fatality. Here are the top eight causes of car accidents today: Speed One of the most common causes of traffic accidents is people driving above the speed limit. Texting and Cell Phone Use Mobile phones have created quite the problem on the roadways and are a real danger. Texting and driving create distracted drivers. In fact, some areas have laws against texting and driving, and some individuals who have caused auto accident fatalities due to texting and driving are being charged with manslaughter. Distracted Driving Drivers don’t need a mobile phone to be…

Teenage drivers have the highest risk of crashing, but there are ways parents can help reduce the risks by being a role model, getting involved with their kids in the practice of essential driving skills, and talking with them about the many dangers of driving. “Choosing a safe vehicle for your teen is of paramount importance, and settling on a vehicle your family can afford is also very important,” says Jack Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book. “Kelley Blue Book provides you with updated vehicle prices and values that are unique to your area, so KBB.com is a great site to visit as you finalize your buying decision.” Teenagers should drive vehicles that reduce…

New Jersey law requires the driver and all passengers in a car to wear a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt while the vehicle is in operation on any street or highway in this State.  We all know, however, that not everyone always complies with this law.  If you don’t and are injured in an accident, your failure to comply with New Jersey’s seat belt law could have a very negative impact on your case. Where a driver raises the so-called “seat belt defense,” it unleashes a whole series of questions for the jury to answer.  Initially, a jury must make two separate decisions about fault. The first one concerns the cause of the accident. The second is as to…

In Summer, teens  spend more time on the road attending graduation parties, holiday celebrations, road trips, and outdoor activities.   It is among the most dangerous times for teen drivers, as we posted in a recent blog. The Mid-Atlantic Foundation for Safety and Education offers a few helpful tips for parents: Let your child know you trust them Insist on knowing the details of where they are going Set firm check-in times Offer to pick them up, no questions asked Click here to watch an important video with your teen Teens Do your best to remain focused Driving drowsy is dangerous, if you are feeling tired, you should not be driving Take a pair of comfortable shoes to change into for driving; fancy high…