Blog: Auto Accidents

Negligence and Liability for Accidents in New Jersey

Sep 4, 2018

When an How Does New Jersey Define Negligence? Broadly defined, negligence is a behavior that breaches a person’s duty to take reasonable care for other people. Individuals do not always have a duty to take reasonable care for others, so the circumstances surrounding your specific accident defines whether negligence occurred. When injury is the result of a Contact New Jersey’s Most Trusted Accident Attorneys at Andres, Berger & Tran Today With a combined 70 years of...

Options For Victims Injured as a Passenger in Car Accident in New Jersey

Aug 7, 2018

It is devastating to be seriously injured as a passenger in a What Are Third-Party Claims? Third-party insurance claims are initiated by someone who doesn’t own the policy. As a passenger in the vehicle, you’ll likely need to make a third-party claim against either the other vehicle’s driver’s policy or the driver’s policy of the vehicle you were riding in. If you are struggling to cover ongoing medical expenses, then it is possible to...

Several Children Injured After School Buses Collide in New Jersey

Jul 23, 2018

Victims who have been injured in Serious School Bus Collision in Burlington County, New Jersey Officials are saddened to report several students and school staff were Emergency responders quickly identified at least 24 patients that needed to be brought to a local hospital for treatment. At least 21 of the injured victims were children, and three were adult staff members and bus drivers. An investigation has been launched to determine what caused this...

Parking Lot Accidents and Distracted Driving

Jan 3, 2018

The National Safety Council (NSC) estimates that one in nine drivers are distracted on the road—and two out of three are distracted in parking lots. Here’s what everyone who crosses a parking lot should know about parking lot crashes and distracted driving: Over 50,000 Over 60,000 people are injured in parking lot accidents each year, and about 500 are killed. An NSC poll found that 66 percent of drivers say they make phone calls...

Is Drowsy Driving Considered Negligent Behavior?

Dec 20, 2017

Incredibly, 60 percent of adults in the United States have admitted to driving while drowsy. It may be hard to believe, but experts argue that drowsy driving is just as dangerous as Frequently reported symptoms of drowsy driving are trouble focusing, excessive yawning, drifting from your lane, heavy eyelids, bobbing your head, hitting the side strip and an inability to remember the last stretch of road you just drove. If you start experiencing these...

How to Deal With Insurance Adjusters After an NJ Car Accident

Dec 13, 2017

When a This kind of reliance, however, can end up hurting your claim for compensation. While it’s important to work with your adjuster—or to choose an experienced New Jersey car accident lawyer who can communicate on your behalf—it’s also important to do so in a way that preserves and supports your claim for compensation. Here’s how: 1. Report the accident immediately. Most car insurance policies have very short time limits for reporting a claim...

Filing a Car Accident Lawsuit in NJ for Head Injuries

Dec 6, 2017

A Every driver on New Jersey roads has a duty to use reasonable care behind the wheel. When a driver fails to do so, serious injuries may result. If you’re thinking about filing a 1. See a doctor. If you’ve been in a car accident and are now suffering the effects of a potential head injury, see a doctor as soon as possible. The sooner your injury is diagnosed, the sooner you can...

Winter Driving Safety Tips

Nov 29, 2017

NJ roads can be treacherous even in the best weather conditions due to traffic congestion. During the wintertime, when roadways are frequently covered with ice and snow, it is critical that motorists use caution. One wrong move while driving could be catastrophic and result in significant injuries and property damage. That’s why you should consider the following winter driving safety tips: Charge Your Battery Don’t Forget Your Cell Phone Clear Snow Off Your Car Don’t...

What You Should Do After a Serious Car Accident

Nov 8, 2017

Driving on NJ roads can be dangerous, whether it’s due to congested traffic during rush hour, inclement weather during the wintertime, or drunk motorists late at night. The best thing you can do to avoid an If you are involved in a car crash, then there are certain steps you should take to protect your health, your financial resources, and your rights: Remain Calm Dial 911 Get the Other Motorist’s Information Take Photographs Notify...

Are Eco-Friendly Cars Safer?

Sep 12, 2017

Hybrid cars have made headlines in the last decade for their fuel efficiency and perceived friendliness to the environment. The study examined insurance claims filed between 2003 and 2011 for vehicles that come in both hybrid and non-hybrid versions. They looked at injuries suffered by drivers and passengers in both sets of vehicles, as well as injuries to third parties like pedestrians or onlookers. The data revealed that the chances of being injured in a...