Blog: Auto Accidents

Understanding the Causes and Legal Recourse for Rear-End Car Accidents in New Jersey: A Comprehensive Guide

Sep 1, 2023

In the congested roads and ever-changing weather conditions of New Jersey, What Constitutes a Rear-End Collision in New Jersey? In the simplest terms, a rear-end collision takes place when the front of one vehicle comes into contact with the rear of another vehicle. The magnitude of these collisions can vary significantly, depending on factors like speed, weather conditions, and vehicle type. In New Jersey, rear-end accidents contribute to a significant number of the over...

3 Tips to Avoid a DUI Accident On New Year’s Eve

Dec 31, 2021

Drunk driving has always been a worrying issue in America and the state of New Jersey is no exception. The statistics are gradually improving but are still definitely worrying. In 2018 about 22% of all driving fatalities in the state were caused by alcohol impairment and an even more worrying 27% of driving fatalities in individuals under 21 was attributed to alcohol intoxication. Sadly, New Year’s Eve and the days surrounding it are considered one...

How Dangerous is Your Commute to Work?

Oct 3, 2021

If you commute to work, you may have to spend hours every day on the road. Every minute you spend commuting is a minute that you are at risk of being injured in a commuting accident. It can be easy to forget how dangerous your commute might be, but you should understand your legal rights and options if you are hurt on your way to or from work due to someone else’s negligence. ...

Filing a Car Accident Claim Against Another Driver

Apr 19, 2021

If you’ve been involved in a New Jersey’s No-Fault Insurance In New Jersey, after a car accident you may first turn to your own auto insurance policy for coverage for medical expenses and other economic losses such as lost wages under the personal injury protection in your policy. You can also recover any economic losses not compensated by your insurance from the driver or drivers at fault for the accident. However, if you selected...

Can You Sue If You Get Hit by a Drunk Driver?

Mar 1, 2021

Can you sue if you get hit by a drunk driver? The answer: If you’ve been involved in a Civil vs. Criminal Drunk Driving Case A civil claim arising from a drunk driving accident is separate from the criminal proceedings that might be initiated following the accident. A criminal DWI case is intended to punish the drunk driver for their conduct and to protect the public from future harm from drunk driving through...

Does Car Insurance Cover Snow Accidents?

Feb 25, 2021

Does car insurance cover snow accidents? The winter season in New Jersey has been intense this year, especially over the past couple of weeks. With snow and ice continuing to mount, more and more New Jersey residents are asking whether or not their insurance carrier will cover them in the event of a snow-related car accident. In today’s blog, we take a look at how insurance works in a no-fault state such as New Jersey,...

Overview of the Different Types of Car Insurance

Nov 11, 2020

Auto insurance policies have several different types of coverage under the policy, some of which are mandatory coverages while others may be optionally selected by the insured party. In addition, policyholders can select the total dollar amount of coverage, subject to a minimum coverage amount for mandatory coverages, as required by state law. If you own a vehicle, it is important to know what kinds of coverages are available to you, what they cover, and...

I Got Into an Accident While Driving My Friend’s Car – Can They Be Sued Too?

Nov 10, 2020

Car accident Figuring Out Which Insurance Company Pays If both the driver and the owner of the vehicle have auto insurance policies, there may be a dispute over whether the driver’s policy or the vehicle’s owner’s policy will pay for injuries or damages caused in the accident. Whether either or both insurance companies will accept coverage for a loss will depend on the terms under each policy. Some insurance policies have broad coverage terms...

Which Kinds of Car Accidents Cause Traumatic Brain Injuries?

Aug 11, 2020

Traumatic brain injuries What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury A traumatic brain injury is any injury to brain tissue caused by a blow or other traumatic force to the head, either due to blunt force injury or penetrating injury. The injury that occurs at the moment force is applied to the head and brain is called the primary injury; primary injuries can affect a part of the brain or the whole brain, and may be...

Will My Insurance Premium Go Up if I File a Claim?

Jun 11, 2020

You’ve heard it countless times: if you get into an accident, your insurance rates will skyrocket. While this fear is normal (after all, who wants to pay more money?), it’s not always substantiated. In fact, there are many factors that go into determining whether or not your insurance rate will increase after filing a claim. Learn more about which factors are considered below. Driving History Insurance companies usually tend to give higher rates to...