While truck accidents are not as common as car accidents they do tend to be more severe in terms of injuries and damage. Commercial trucks do not have the same safety equipment and are heavier in size, meaning the injuries suffered are often serious. While there are many reasons that a truck accident can occur, poor and improper truck maintenance is one of the most disastrous because it is oftentimes preventable.  Types of Poor and Improper Truck Maintenance Both truck companies and drivers are expected to keep up with the routine maintenance of their commercial trucks. However, negligence of the following can lead to trucking accidents: Failure to monitor tiresFailure to keep up with brake maintenanceFailure to repair broken lightsFailure…

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…

A dump truck is a type of commercial vehicle that is used to haul loose materials such as dirt, gravel, or rubble or waste. A dump truck uses a hydraulic system to allow the bed of the truck to tip backwards, dumping the load in the bed out of the back of the truck. Dump trucks come in several different types, including traditional dump trucks, semi-trailer or tractor-trailer dump trucks, and side dump trucks. Dump trucks are capable of causing accidents in many of the same ways as other types of commercial trucks. But as they are designed to carry loose loads and tip them out of the back of the vehicle, dump trucks can also cause accidents in a…

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…