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Summer is a beautiful season in New Jersey. Summer 2026, however, has seen several pedestrian and bicyclist injuries and deaths, making headlines throughout the state. Now, police departments and community groups throughout New Jersey are stepping up to help reduce the risk of dangerous crashes on the state’s streets. Recent Pedestrian and Bicyclist Crashes on…
Camden County elementary schools may bus students to nearby Philadelphia-area attractions such as the Please Touch Museum and the Philadelphia Zoo, both located across the Delaware River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Older grades may visit the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ, and working farms in the Mullica Hill and Mount Laurel…
Broad Street looks nothing like itself in July. Neither do the roads around Evergreen Avenue, Walnut Street, or Queen Street. Once school lets out, traffic thins and drivers settle into a slower, easier rhythm without even noticing. Then September hits, and none of that adjustment happens in reverse. That’s when things get dangerous. Understanding how…
A mother and her two young sons were injured by an SUV driver as they left a Freehold preschool in mid-February, 2026. All three family members suffered injuries. The driver was later arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, according to the injured mother. The incident underscores the importance of several driving-related safety factors. Staying…
New Jersey kicked off 2026 with several news reports about serious accidents and injuries on the state’s roads. In just the first few weeks of the year: Although the firm is not directly involved with these cases, it’s important to remember that after a car accident, your life may feel upside-down. Your plans are on…
Long-term projects, such as Moorestown’s water main work, significantly alter how a town feels day to day. Familiar streets become congested, detours become routine, and everyone – drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists – must learn new patterns simultaneously. When work zones shift block by block, accidents become more likely, especially during the initial adjustment periods. If…
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…
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…
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…
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…