While the holiday season is meant to be a joyous time of the year, for some people the holidays can become tragic when they are involved in a car accident. Due to the heavy travel during the holiday season combined with other factors unique to the holidays, rates of car accidents tend to increase. Holiday Season Car Accident Statistics According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the holiday season sees a large number of motor vehicle accident fatalities. The Thanksgiving holiday has approximately 500 auto accident fatalities nationwide, while the week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve/Day sees over 1,000 motor vehicle accident fatalities.  Common Causes of Car Accidents During the Holidays Some of the most frequent causes of…

Many people will rely on Uber and Lyft or other rideshare services to get to their destination for the holidays. Whether taking an Uber or Lyft to or from the airport or train station, using a rideshare to get across town to visit family or friends, or calling one when going out to a holiday party, many of us will be a passenger in a rideshare vehicle or encounter a rideshare on the road at some point during the holiday season. However, rideshare vehicles are just as susceptible to being involved in an accident as any other vehicle on the road.  Common Causes of Uber and Lyft Accidents During the Holidays Rideshare drivers often work extra hours during the holiday…

Author: Ernest Blair, Esq. I recently took a 10-day trip with my wife to Ghana, a country in the western part of Africa. The atmosphere and environment felt easy, comfortable, and warm. Ghana, especially its capital, Accra, is more metropolitan than I had envisioned. There were so many people milling about selling their wares on the streets–from shoes, to clothes, to breads, to peanuts, and all varieties of trinkets–you name it, it was there for the buying.  Ghana has 42 languages in total. Interestingly, most speak English. In fact, most speak a minimum of two languages, English and Ga.  There were numerous sites to visit. Our first stop was the Cape Coast Castle. Ghanaian men and women were captured and imprisoned…

If you’re injured in a car accident, you may have to file a car insurance claim to recover the compensation you need. Understanding how the insurance claim process works and what to expect can help you navigate your car accident a lot easier. Here’s what you need to know about car accidents and filing a subsequent claim for compensation in New Jersey: New Jersey is a No-Fault Car Insurance State New Jersey is a no-fault car insurance state. This means that you’ll first file a claim with your insurance company regardless of who’s at fault when a motor vehicle accident occurs. Filing a Car Insurance Claim Can Increase Your Annual Costs Filing a car insurance claim can lead to an…

Being in a car accident can change your confidence the next time you’re on the road. You may feel more scared and anxious, especially when another vehicle gets too close to you. It may take some extra work and planning to feel comfortable driving again after a serious car accident, however, not all hope is lost.  We have compiled a list of tips to help you regain your confidence when driving after an accident:  Don’t Be Afraid to Talk About It Don’t be afraid to talk about your car accident or how it makes you feel. You may be surprised at how willing family and friends are to help you talk through what happened. This can also help them be…