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…

As we approach Summer Vacations, it would be a good idea to remind people that New Jersey law requires that a person injured at an amusement park must provide written notice of the accident to the amusement park operator within 90 days of the occurrence or the injured party will be barred from seeking recovery. In order to prevent injuries at amusement parks this summer, obey rules and follow this great 10 safety procedures shared by EHSToday: 1. First Off…  Stay Hydrated, Cool and Watch Out For That Sun. One of the biggest problems you will find when visiting an amusement park occurs when you are in the sun for a sustained amount of time.  I’ve seen more visitors suffer from sunburn,…

According to the National Safety Council motor vehicle fatality estimates, 20016 may have been the deadliest year on the USA roads since 2007.  Estimated cost to society was $432.5 billion, including wage and productivity losses, medical and administrative expenses, employer costs and property damage. As a result of NSC driver safety public opinion poll released last month, NSC is calling for immediate implementation of life-saving measures that would set the nation on a road to zero deaths: Mandate ignition interlocks for convicted drunk drivers and better education about the nature of impairment and when it begins Install and use automated enforcement techniques to catch speeders Extend laws banning all cell phone use – including hands-free – to all drivers, not just…