Blog: Auto Accidents
- Got caught with a traffic violation? First things to do
Mar 9, 2026
Receiving a traffic ticket can be stressful and confusing, especially if it is your first time dealing with a citation. Traffic violations range from minor infractions such as speeding or failing to signal to more serious offenses that may affect your license and insurance rates. Understanding how to respond after receiving a ticket can help you manage the situation more effectively. 1. Review the citation carefully The first step is to read the ticket thoroughly...Read More - When police officers fail to provide a Miranda warning
Feb 23, 2026
When police officers suspect people of criminal activity, they look for physical evidence. They also typically ask many questions in the hopes of securing a confession or getting people to implicate themselves. High-pressure police tactics can confuse people and lead to them making mistakes while in state custody. Those mistakes could interfere with their ability to defend against their charges later. To ensure that people know about their rights, police officers sometimes need to provide...Read More - Have you suffered an intracranial hemorrhage?
Feb 6, 2026
A very dangerous type of brain injury is known as an intracranial hemorrhage. Technically, this is a kind of stroke. The bleeding increases pressure on the brain as blood pools between the interior wall of the skull and the brain itself. Just because this is categorized as a stroke does not mean that it is always a natural occurrence. For instance, someone who is injured in a car accident could rupture a blood vessel, leading...Read More - Forced out by a temporary restraining order: Your next steps
Feb 3, 2026
Being served with a temporary restraining order (TRO) is a sudden and stressful event that can disrupt your life in an instant. In New Jersey, a judge can issue this order without you being present in court. The primary goal of the New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (NJPDVA) is to ensure the immediate safety of the person seeking protection. When a judge finds that removing one party is necessary to prevent further harm,...Read More - What is the legal limit in New Jersey?
Jan 28, 2026
For the average person in the United States, the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit while driving a vehicle is 0.08%. This legal limit is also in effect in New Jersey. A person can be arrested on impaired driving charges even if they are under this limit or if they are impaired by other substances, such as prescription medication or illegal drugs. But in most cases, the police will give a breath test because they want...Read More - Delayed symptoms after a car accident
Jan 2, 2026
Delayed symptoms are very common after a car accident. It can take hours or even days before a victim realizes they sustained an injury. And, unfortunately, by this time, the injury might have worsened. Here is what causes delayed symptoms after a car accident: Adrenaline rush An accident is a traumatic event. Therefore, it typically triggers the body’s natural “fight or flight” response, which floods the system with hormones, such as adrenaline/epinephrine and norepinephrine, to...Read More - Why auto safety technology doesn’t prevent more accidents
Dec 17, 2025
Modern auto safety technologies are often designed to prevent car crashes. Vehicles now have backup cameras, blind spot monitoring sensors, collision warning systems, automatic braking, or adaptive cruise control – just to name a few. All of these systems can help drivers avoid accidents in certain situations. Is this technology enough to prevent all crashes? It clearly is not, as accidents in the U.S. have not substantially declined as technology has improved. Every year, approximately...Read More - The hidden risk of turning left at a busy intersection
Nov 15, 2025
Completing a left turn at an intersection is a common harm-reduction choice. Many people specifically choose to turn at an intersection instead of in the middle of the road. They may plan their route to make use of traffic lights and left-turn lanes for their safety. Unfortunately, every left turn is a somewhat dangerous decision. Many collisions at intersections begin with a vehicle turning left. A driver turning is not necessarily at fault, but they...Read More - 3 types of pictures to take after a car accident
Oct 16, 2025
If you get involved in a car accident, outside of seeking medical attention, taking photos should be one of your first priorities. You do need to contact the authorities, and if anyone has been injured, that always takes precedence. But if possible, taking pictures can certainly help to strengthen your case. But exactly how should you take those pictures? Here are three areas to consider. Pictures and videos that capture the scene To begin with,...Read More - Can you avoid distraction as long as you are looking at the road?
Sep 10, 2025
Many driving distractions revolve around issues that take a driver’s eyes off of the road ahead of them. Texting and driving is dangerous when a driver is looking down at their phone, for example, so they may not see things like a traffic light changing, a pedestrian entering a crosswalk or traffic slowing down ahead of them. But is it possible for a driver to avoid distraction as long as they keep their eyes up...Read More