While New Jersey residents who love to ride motorcycles may be able to enjoy the thrill of the open air and the open road, they must also navigate the dangers of sharing the road with larger, heavier vehicles. Regardless of who has the right of way, when an accident...
Month: July 2017
Are truckers being properly trained and screened?
We all know that semi trucks can be very dangerous vehicles. After all, weighing as much as 80,000 tons makes them the behemoths of the road. Because of how deadly they can be, it is imperative that the people operating these vehicles have specialized training and...
Selfies behind the wheel can lead to disastrous consequences
During the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer, there is an increased emphasis on preventing distracted driving accidents. Even with the overriding concern about distracted driving, social media platforms are full of selfies that people are taking while driving.Just peruse...
Inattentive drivers can harm others on the roadway
The interstates are often dangerous roads simply because of the number of vehicles on them and the speeds at which they travel. Having inattentive drivers on the interstates increases the chance that an accident will occur.It is bad enough when a passenger vehicle...
The most dangerous domestic animal bites
If any resident of New Jersey is ever bitten by an animal, domesticated or otherwise, it's likely a good idea to seek medical attention immediately to prevent disease or infection. Some animal bites may require more concern than others, however, due to the potential...
New Jersey man faces charges in deadly, high-speed highway crash
It is just a 40-minute drive northeast from Somerville to the New Jersey home of a man facing criminal charges after a violent accident on the Grand Central Parkway. The Roselle man had apparently left a wedding celebration when he was speeding in his BMW SUV at a...
Truck driver shortage makes roads less safe
With summer well underway, many New Jersey residents will hit the roads with friends and family for vacation and fun in the sun. Yet it is important to understand the hazards of the highways, including trucks who can cause significant damage in the event of a...