Understanding Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Benefits After a New Jersey Car Accident
In May 2025, the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) released an updated fee schedule for personal injury protection (PIP) insurance. This fee schedule applies to medical costs resulting from car accident injuries. The fee schedule immediately made headlines for its changes to medical costs and their effect on PIP benefits. Understanding how […]
Rise in E-Bike Crashes Prompts Some to Call for Greater Safety Regulations
Electric assist bicycles, or “e-bikes,” use battery power to help the rider propel the bike. They have become popular as a low-cost means to help bicyclists travel greater distances, making commutes easier. Since 2020, more e-bikes have been sold in the US than electric vehicles. E-bikes pose several dangers, however. Their heavier weight and ability […]
Can You Sue NJ Transit for an Accident?
Victims injured by NJ Transit buses or trains may have the right to bring a lawsuit. That right depends on the location of the accident and the procedures followed after the incident. If the injury occurred within New Jersey, state law allows claims under specific rules. When the accident happens in another state, the ability […]
Drunk Driving In South Jersey Puts Families At Risk: What You Can Do If A Driver Hits You
National safety officials report that on Thanksgiving Eve 2022, 100 drivers were involved in fatal crashes, and 35% of those drivers were drunk. Holiday periods over the last five years saw 868 drunk-driving deaths during Thanksgiving festivities, representing about one-third of all traffic fatalities for that window. If a drunk driver injured you or someone […]
Traffic Around South Jersey Schools Increases Crash Risk
Most South Jersey families are familiar with “No-School November.” This time of year brings the NJEA Teacher’s Convention, half days, conference weeks, and holiday breaks that change traffic patterns. During Thanksgiving sports weekends, including the Cinnaminson soccer tournament, with tight parking and heavy foot traffic, the result is crowded corridors, distracted drivers, and dusk conditions […]
Fall is New Jersey’s Riskiest Season To Drive: How to Stay Safe
A recent study by Carfax shows that the most dangerous season on New Jersey roads isn’t winter. It’s fall. New Jersey is one of the top ten states whose crash rates peak in autumn, according to the study. Some of the causes of increased autumn crashes are surprising. Here’s what to know about safety on […]
The Most Dangerous Intersections in New Jersey
New Jersey’s roadways are among the busiest in the country, with thousands of commuters, commercial trucks, and pedestrians sharing the roads daily. While traffic congestion is a well-known challenge, certain intersections are far more hazardous than others, leading to frequent crashes, serious injuries, and even fatalities. South Jersey, in particular, contains several major highways and […]
Who’s Liable After a Parking Lot Accident in Moorestown, NJ
Parking lot crashes are more common in Moorestown than most people realize. One careless move can turn an ordinary stop into a stressful situation, whether you’re pulling into a spot at the Wawa on Main Street or exiting the shared lot between the Rec Center and the library. When that happens, the first thing on […]
New Jersey Hit-and-Run Accidents Are on the Rise
A tragic hit-and-run in Paterson has once again drawn attention to the dangers of reckless driving and the devastating consequences of fleeing the scene of an accident. A man clearing snow off his SUV was struck and killed by a driver who failed to stop and later faced criminal charges. The victim’s spouse was inside […]
As 2024 Ends, Middlesex County Leads the State in Roadway Deaths
Year-to-date information from the New Jersey State Police reveals that Middlesex County leads the state in traffic deaths. These deaths affected vehicle drivers, passengers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Middlesex County Has the Most Traffic Deaths in New Jersey According to State Police data, as of the end of November 2024, Middlesex County recorded 58 traffic deaths […]