On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Jan 11, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Surviving a car accident may bring renewed appreciation for life, but it may also bring the challenge of helping your children cope with trauma. While resilience appears to be an admirable trait of many young folks, significant trauma can leave its mark and will take...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Nov 13, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
When you experience a serious injury, the associated medical costs can become staggering. If you cannot pay these bills, the hospital or treatment center may place a lien on your personal injury settlement. With this arrangement, if you sue another person or entity...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Oct 20, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Improving safety on the roads is a common goal for many people and entities. Vehicle manufacturers develop new technologies to aid drivers and prevent collisions. Legislators enact laws designed to encourage safe driving. However, while safety does often seem to take...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Sep 25, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Traffic safety laws apply to everyone on the road. Vehicles of any size, from the smallest subcompact to the largest SUVs and trucks, can cause terrible damage in auto accidents. But the larger the vehicle, the more harm they can cause. At the top of the list are semi...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Sep 15, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Automotive technology seems to get better all the time, and each new model year brings safety features and creature comforts that few of us could have imagined even a decade ago. Not only do these features make driving more enjoyable, they also improve the...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Sep 9, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
After a car accident, it is essential to contact your auto insurer to get the ball rolling on your claim. Whether you are at fault or it is someone else’s fault, it is essential that you make sure you have enough insurance to handle the situation. A periodic...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Sep 8, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drivers are most likely to cause a collision between ages 16 and 19. As your child approaches the teen years, you probably have concerns about his or her safety as a new driver. Review these driving tips for...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Jul 29, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Drowsy driving remains a problem that you and other motorists on Tom’s River’s roads must deal with. Yet you might think that the drivers of traditional vehicles pose this risk. Truck drivers, on the other, would not dare take to the road while...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Jul 10, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
For many New Jersey residents, exploring the state on a bicycle is a great way to get exercise while reducing the strain on the environment. Unfortunately, traveling the state by bike has also become much more dangerous in recent years, raising questions about what...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Jun 25, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Given the frequency with which most Americans drive, it is all but inevitable that most will end up in a car accident at some point. However, some car accidents are more dangerous than others. For example, if you are driving a regular passenger vehicle, hitting a...