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- Be Safe By Avoiding Truck’s Blind Spots
Aug 23, 2017
In this driver training video, Utah DOT highlights the importance of recognizing where the blind spots are around large trucks and buses and how to avoid driving in them. Due to their size and height, semi trucks and buses have several large blind spots where a car or small truck will virtually “disappear” from a truck driver’s view. Learning the location and scope of each blind spot or “no zone” can help you avoid them. Some tips...Read More - Personal Injury Terminology & Defintions
Aug 22, 2017
Making a personal injury claim can be complicated, time-consuming, and confusing for anyone who isn’t a personal injury lawyer. If you’re currently going through a personal injury lawsuit, we have complied a list of legal terms with their meanings that can help you to understand what is happening with you case: Complaint: A complaint is the initial step to filing a lawsuit. When you want to file a personal injury claim in court, you file a complaint...Read More - How to Report Aggressive Drivers in New Jersey
Aug 21, 2017
According to the Department of Law and Public Safety of the State of New Jersey, each year millions of phone calls regarding roadside emergencies and life-threatening accidents pour into New Jersey’s emergency call centers. Dial #77 to report aggressive drivers. This number is operated by the New Jersey State Police and should be used to report aggressive or erratic driving that poses a risk to other motorists on the roadway. While these calls are important, 9-1-1 calls are...Read More - Bicycle Safety Tips
Aug 13, 2017
Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that “there are more than 450,000 injuries associated with bicycles that landed people in ERs in 2016. The most frequent diagnoses were contusions/abrasions (23.0%), fractures (21.7%), and lacerations (15.4%)”. While only 1% of all trips taken in the U.S. are by bicycle, bicyclists face a higher risk of crash-related injury and deaths than occupants those of motor vehicles. Whether you bike to work or school; to save money or time; to...Read More - Guide To Choosing A Safe Vehicle for Your Teen
Aug 12, 2017
Teenage drivers have the highest risk of crashing, but there are ways parents can help reduce the risks by being a role model, getting involved with their kids in the practice of essential driving skills, and talking with them about the many dangers of driving. “Choosing a safe vehicle for your teen is of paramount importance, and settling on a vehicle your family can afford is also very important,” says Jack Nerad, executive editorial director...Read More - New Jersey’s Seat Belt Law and Your Personal Injury Case
Aug 3, 2017
New Jersey law requires the driver and all passengers in a car to wear a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt while the vehicle is in operation on any street or highway in this State. We all know, however, that not everyone always complies with this law. If you don’t and are injured in an accident, your failure to comply with New Jersey’s seat belt law could have a very negative impact on your case...Read More - Tips For A Safe Summer for Teen Drivers
Jun 22, 2017
In Summer, teens spend more time on the road attending graduation parties, holiday celebrations, road trips, and outdoor activities. It is among the most dangerous times for teen drivers, as we posted in a recent blog. The Mid-Atlantic Foundation for Safety and Education offers a few helpful tips for parents: Let your child know you trust them Insist on knowing the details of where they are going Set firm check-in times Offer to pick them up, no questions asked...Read More - 10 Tips To Have Fun But Stay Safe in Amusement Parks
Jun 9, 2017
As we approach Summer Vacations, it would be a good idea to remind people that New Jersey law requires that a person injured at an amusement park must provide written notice of the accident to the amusement park operator within 90 days of the occurrence or the injured party will be barred from seeking recovery. In order to prevent injuries at amusement parks this summer, obey rules and follow this great 10 safety procedures shared by EHSToday:...Read More - Vehicle Fatalities Are On The Rise
Mar 8, 2017
According to the National Safety Council motor vehicle fatality estimates, 20016 may have been the deadliest year on the USA roads since 2007. Estimated cost to society was $432.5 billion, including wage and productivity losses, medical and administrative expenses, employer costs and property damage. As a result of NSC driver safety public opinion poll released last month, NSC is calling for immediate implementation of life-saving measures that would set the nation on a road to...Read More - Safe Winter Driving Tips
Dec 21, 2016
For every winter season, take this AAA recommendation list and check it twice or as many times as needed–and stay safe out there! Winter driving tips: Avoid driving while you’re fatigued. Getting the proper amount of rest before taking on winter weather tasks reduces driving risks. Never run a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as a garage. Make certain your tires are properly inflated. Keep your gas tank at least half full. If possible, avoid...Read More