Motor Vehicle Accidents

The trucking industry puts thousands of drivers on the road every day, hauling goods and supplies both locally and cross country. While this provides lucrative employment for those who enjoy driving, truck drivers often suffer from fatigue that may lead to serious...

Of all the risky driving behaviors, speeding is one of the most hazardous. For instance, driving at a high rate of speed caused the deaths of 11,258 people in 2020 alone. Going over the speed limit impacts vehicle control and reduces response time. It can also...

Car accidents can be stressful and overwhelming, especially when you're not sure who is at fault. If you're in a car accident and someone else hits you first, but you then hit another car, you may wonder if you're responsible for the damages to the second car....

When motorcyclists gather for large rallies, the risk of any participant dying in a road accident increases. The New York Times reports that organ donations rise during these large events, especially during rallies where several thousand bikers attend. These accidents...

While distracted driving does not carry the same stigma as drunk driving, the practice is still dangerous. Consider that 424,000 people experience injuries in 2019 due to distracted driving behaviors. And of those injury victims, 3,100 people lost their lives. All...

When you get behind the wheel of a vehicle, many risks can threaten your ability to get to your destination safely. Distracted driving is one of these risks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2021 in the U.S., distracted driving took...

Trucking companies run on delivery schedules. They must be ready to pick up and drop off according to very tight schedules. The consequences of missing a deadline or not hauling as many delivery loads per day can really impact a driver's ability to make money. Because...

With the increasing concern about climate change, many people have moved to other types of transportation, from riding their bikes to work and school to ridesharing. In fact, in 2021, ridesharing became a nearly $86 billion market. With the significant increase in...

For the past 10 years, distracted driving was the most common cause of fatal car accidents in New Jersey. However, according to a recent report from the state police, intoxicated drivers now cause the most fatal traffic accidents in the state. Lawmakers are now...

Truck accidents are quite different from those involving only smaller vehicles. Trucks are heavier and bigger than passenger vehicles, which means the damage they can cause is greater. Looking at statistics on truck accidents lets you see just how devastating and...