Passengers in the back seat of cars, trucks, and SUVs tend to suffer more serious injuries than drivers and front-seat passengers. Unfortunately, the back seats of vehicles often have less safety equipment than front seats, while back seat passengers are also more likely to not wear their seat belts. But what kinds of injuries do backseat passengers typically suffer in…

If you have been involved in a car accident in New Jersey, you need to familiarize yourself with the state laws that govern car accidents, as these laws may affect your legal rights and options for pursuing compensation in a car accident case.  Auto Insurance Requirements New Jersey is a “no-fault” auto insurance state. This means that drivers are required…

While many car accidents are caused by negligent drivers who fail to notice or who disregard road signs, some crashes happen because critical road signs are missing or damaged. Motorists may be more likely to get into an accident when they are not provided with the information needed to safely navigate a road. How do missing or damaged road signs…

If you were injured in an accident with a vehicle that was driving for Uber at the time of the crash, you will want to report the accident to Uber. The company offers insurance coverage for its drivers if they cause an accident while actively driving for the service. Here’s how to report that you were injured in an Uber…

Many of us choose to travel to visit family and friends during the holiday season. Unfortunately, the combination of increased traffic, motorists driving on unfamiliar roads, and the potential for adverse late fall/winter weather conditions can make holiday driving particularly treacherous. Motorists who drive somewhere for the holidays should practice defensive driving, or the practice of using driving strategies and…