Blog: Car Accident

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. For some, this means you may already have dinner reservations in place. For others, they may choose to spend the evening of Valentine’s Day at their favorite bar. Whether you’re drinking this Valentine’s Day to forget a break-up or to celebrate a new romance, it’s important to take precautionary steps to avoid a drunk driving accident. Plan an Evening At Home An evening at home not...

Thanksgiving is a time for Turkey and family. For many families, it’s also a time for travel as you visit family and friends. With Thanksgiving weekend being one of the busiest times of year on the road, it also tends to lead to an increase in the rate of auto accidents. Learn more about what causes this increase, and what you can do to keep your family safe. Thanksgiving Day Traffic Statistics An estimated 50.6...

After you have been in a car accident and you have begun your path to recovery, the medical and repair bills are likely to begin coming in. Some insurance may cover some of these costs, depending on the details of the accident. However, you might also find that you’re responsible for a significant amount of them. That is unless someone else is to blame. If someone else was the cause of the accident, you may...

Drunk driving accounts for a large percentage of not only U.S. car accidents, but also ones right here in New Jersey. Sadly, accidents that involve drunk driving are often severe. This is because the drunk driver’s reaction time is significantly reduced. This often means that they crash into other cars at higher speeds, often leading to severe injuries. Common Collisions From Drunk Drivers in New Jersey These are some of the most common...

Car accidents can range in severity from minor injuries to life-changing ones that affect you financially and inhibit your ability to work. One of the biggest problems with car accidents is that it’s not always easy to distinguish how severe the accident was, as physical symptoms don’t always show up immediately. Common Physical Consequences of a Car Accident Here are some of the most common physical consequences of a car accident: Headaches Head...

An auto accident can lead to a long list of damages, including medical injuries and property damages that occur to your vehicle. Property damages extend beyond that of the basic repairs of your vehicle. Understanding the different types of property damage that you can recover may be important to your case. Recoverable Property Damage Costs Following an Auto Accident If you are in an auto accident in which someone else is at fault,...

If you’re involved in a car accident, when should you go to the emergency room for care? Likewise, how do you know if your injuries are severe enough for medical care? If you didn’t cause the auto accident, are you responsible for the costs that come with an emergency visit? These are all common questions to consider if you find yourself injured following an auto accident. When to Go to the ER Following...

Blue Amazon trucks have become the norm in most communities. In some cases, Amazon delivery drivers may use their own vehicles to deliver packages through the Amazon Flex program. With so many delivery drivers on the road and a likeliness of their number only increasing, do you know how to handle a situation in which you are in a car or pedestrian accident with one? Consider Your Legal Options Following an Amazon Accident...

We most often hear about car accidents that involve one or more other vehicles, but single-vehicle car accidents occur just as often. Just because they include a single car does not mean that they are always less severe than other types of vehicle accidents. For this reason, it is important to understand your insurance coverage, including whether or not your car insurance will cover a single-vehicle accident. Read more: Causes of Single-Vehicle Accidents Single-vehicle...

Should I call my insurance company after a minor accident? Read more: Why You Need to Call Your Insurance Company Immediately The first thing to do following a car accident, even a minor one, is to evaluate the wellbeing of everyone involved. Even if you don’t need immediate medical attention, it may be useful to schedule a follow-up visit with your medical provider. If another driver was in the accident, you should report it...