In 2020, there were upwards of 146,000 large truck accidents on U.S. roadways. In these, nearly 4,600 individuals lost their lives and more than 68,000 suffered life-altering injuries. This is not surprising, as tractor-trailers may outweigh passenger vehicles by...
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Dangerous roads in Passaic County and beyond
Planning your route carefully can potentially help you avoid an auto accident. Factors such as road conditions, complex intersections and compromised visibility contribute to dangerous incidents. Review the data about some of the most hazardous places to drive near...
What are the common causes of truck accidents?
The trucking industry is an essential part of the U.S. economy. Truck ship almost every good that people need to survive. They also supplement many industries to allow them to manufacture goods for the public. Demand for everything is high these days, which means...
3 strategies auto insurers use to make lowball offers
When you sustain a serious injury or accrue property damage in a car wreck, you may turn to your insurance company to cover related expenses. However, before you accept your insurance company’s first offer, you may want to ask yourself whether your insurer is trying...
Understanding the true cost of a spinal cord injury
When you suffer a spinal cord injury in New Jersey, it may impact virtually every aspect of your life. Spinal cord injuries have the potential to affect everything from your bladder and bowels to your circulatory and respiratory symptoms. They may also make it...
Does the trucking industry contribute to drowsy driving?
Drowsy driving is a continued and prevalent issue among drivers today. Though any drowsy driver proves dangerous to the road, drowsy truckers are a bigger threat than most. Why? Simply due to the size and weight of their vehicle, in many cases. Unfortunately, the...
Drunk driving and large truck collisions
On the road, you need to watch out for careless, drowsy or distracted truck drivers. In comparison to other vehicles, large trucks are especially dangerous due to their size and the additional time it takes for drivers to bring the trucks to a stop. Unfortunately,...
Collision with semi-truck kills pedestrian
The sheer size of the semi-trucks and tractor-trailers one sees on New Jersey's roads and highways is often what makes them seem so intimidating. Yet people typically take comfort in the assumption that those driving these massive vehicles are well-trained in their...
What are the potential long-term costs of an injury?
One of the complexities of workers' compensation is figuring the long-term costs of an injury. While some injuries may heal quickly, there are many situations in which an injury will cause lingering effects that require treatment. Part of the duty under workers'...
Highway safety tips for truckers
Anyone driving a truck in New Jersey will likely spend a lot of time on state and interstate highways. When accidents happen with trucks, they can often be catastrophic, especially when a collision happens at high speeds. That is why truckers should make sure to be as...