On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Mar 5, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
With the popularity of shows on the HGTV channel, many homeowners have decided to tackle repair and improvement projects. Doing so is easier than ever, as major stores dot the landscape across New Jersey. Still, if someone fails to secure cargo, your life may be in...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Feb 26, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Communities install traffic signals to help regulate the flow of cars and trucks in heavily trafficked areas, but new research shows an alarming increase in the number of people dying at signaled intersections. Deaths resulting from motorists running red lights...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Jan 15, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Nobody ever wants to anticipate getting into an auto accident in New Jersey, but it is a smart idea to prepare yourself just in case it does happen. It is far better to be ready for a bad event than to have it happen and not know what to do. Preparing for an auto...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Nov 19, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
New Jersey residents like you may have heard of the phenomenon of drowsy driving. This behavior, though dangerous, is unfortunately somewhat common. Many drivers may be engaging in drowsy driving without even realizing how dangerous it is. But drowsy driving does not...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Oct 11, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
The no-fault insurance system is one that people love to debate in New Jersey. You may be one of those who wish lawmakers would do away with it, which is understandable since no-fault insurance rates in the state are quite high. Not having to have personal injury...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Aug 13, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Brake violations among commercial truckers is a widespread issue. Many truckers in New Jersey and across the U.S. fail to maintain their vehicles, which only raises their chances of being in a crash. During the 2018 International Roadcheck, a three-day inspection...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Jul 5, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
New Jersey residents should know that there are various reasons why a large truck accident can arise. Five are especially common. First, it can arise because of an error on the trucker’s part. According to some studies, around 20% of truck crashes due to driver...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Jun 20, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Many drivers in New Jersey are ambivalent about the benefits of new car safety tech like blind spot alert, automatic emergency braking and lane centering devices. While there is the danger that such tech will make drivers complacent, it appears that the benefits are...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | May 8, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Teens are just as liable as adults to engage in what one National Safety Council representative calls the Three D’s: drugged, distracted and drowsy driving. In New Jersey and across the U.S., 3.6 million teens will be graduating from high school, which means...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Apr 8, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
New Jersey drivers should know that every day in this country, 9 people die and 100 are injured in distracted driving crashes. These crashes often involve the use of phones and in-vehicle tech, such as dashboard touchscreens. It makes sense, then, that the National...
