Blog: Car Accidents
- Who Is to Blame for Accidents Caused During Left-Hand Turns?
Dec 10, 2019
Once an accident occurs, it is important to figure out who caused the accident and who is the victim in the situation. The victim might be entitled to compensation due to the injuries sustained. Drivers making left-hand turns are very often at fault for any accidents that happen, and they would likely be held responsible for covering the cost of the damages. If a driver needs to make a left-hand turn, he or she must...Read More - Winter-Related Car Accidents
Nov 25, 2019
Have you ever noticed the spike in reported car accidents after the first snowfall of the season? It happens every year. There’s a lot of additional weather-related hazards in the winter, but you may be surprised to learn what causes winter-related accidents. Common Causes of Winter-Related Car Accidents Winter weather hazards include snow, ice and reduced visibility during flurries. Black ice, which is hard to spot on asphalt, is another major concern for motorists in...Read More - Late-Appearing Car Accident Injuries
Aug 28, 2019
While no one likes to imagine being in one, getting into car accidents is an occurrence that happens more frequently than one cares to think. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2016 alone, there were 6,296,000 car accidents reported to police in the United States. Of these 6,296,000 reported crashes, 37,461 people involved in said accidents died and 2,443,000 million more people suffered injuries. Given that the NHTSA estimates that approximately...Read More - Justice is Served!
Aug 22, 2019
In an earlier blog, we told you about a New Jersey Supreme Court case, Haines v. Taft, which, unfortunately, limited the ability of many people to recover money for their medical expenses related to an auto accident. The Haines case was bad news for many people injured in auto accidents and, ever since that case was decided, personal injury lawyers such as the ones here at CourtLaw have been arguing successfully in court trying to limit,...Read More - Does it Matter If I Live in a Fault or No-Fault State?
Jul 26, 2019
Yes, it matters. Most people in the United States are required by law to maintain insurance on their vehicles. Why? The simple answer is that accidents happen and people get injured in those accidents. When they do, insurance helps cover these costs. You may have heard the term “no-fault insurance.” What does this mean? If there’s “no fault,” what do you have to go to court for? If I live in a state with mandatory car...Read More - What Causes Most Car Accidents?
Jul 11, 2019
Have you ever been involved in a car accident? Most Americans will be at some point. In fact, experts who analyze car insurance statistics found that motorists will experience about four car accidents throughout their lifetime. Why is this statistic so high? What’s causing all these accidents to happen, and who is responsible for the financial fallout? Get all the details below. What Causes Car Accidents? The majority of accidents are directly caused by human...Read More - What to Do When You Have Injuries Caused by a Driver Without Insurance
Jun 19, 2019
Although drivers throughout the United States are supposed to have some sort of automobile insurance before getting behind the wheel and sharing the road with others, there are some drivers that choose not to follow the rules. If you get into an accident that was caused by an uninsured driver, you might not know what to do. Nearly one out of every six people that gets behind the wheel to drive is doing so without...Read More - Explaining Underinsured Coverage in Multi-Vehicle Crashes
May 17, 2019
Is it possible to have enough insurance to cover any type of foreseeable accident? After all, the entire point of having insurance is to help cover the expenses of an unexpected crash. In most situations, an at-fault driver’s insurance policy will fully cover a victim’s expenses, but the situation becomes complex when there are multiple victims and severe injuries. All insurance policies have a limit on the amount of coverage they will provide. Sometimes, this...Read More - How To Spot A Reckless Driver in Newark, NJ
Dec 20, 2018
Reckless drivers pose a significant risk of danger to others on the road. In fact, the United States Department of Transportation reported that, of the 47,402 car accident-related fatalities that occurred in the United States in 2016, 24,861 fatalities were due to the reckless driving exhibited by at least one of the parties involved in the crashes. For this reason, it is important that you are kept apprised of the signs of reckless driving so that...Read More - Tips for Avoiding Distracted Driving in New Jersey
Nov 8, 2018
At any given moment, there are a great many cars on the road. Some of those cars will be operated by drivers who have become complacent behind the wheel. Aside from driving, many motorists are texting, eating, listening to music, or engaging with passengers in their vehicle. Trying to multitask while driving has led to countless accidents and many injuries and deaths on the road. These distracted driving accidents can happen anytime, whether in heavy...Read More